The Gay and Lesbian Times lists more than two-dozen ads for massage, many of which offer “discreet,” “erotic” and “sensual” services. On either side of the coin, being a legitimate gay male therapist can be nearly impossible.įlipping through the local gay and lesbian news magazine can seem more like looking for escort services than seeking therapeutic massage. Conversely, therapists battle the extreme opposite with gay clientele who arelooking for sexual pleasures from male therapists. Whether straight or gay, therapists frequently battle homophobia from straight male clients who assume all male therapists are gay and looking to exploit their position for sexual pleasure.
It isn’t news that the massage and bodywork industry is a difficult field to be in if you’re male, especially when you only account for about 15% of the population of therapists.
