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A Consumer's Guide to Male Hustlers [Paperback]

John Dececco Phd (Author), Joseph Itiel (Author)
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1560239476 978-1560239475 September 26, 1998 1
A Consumer’s Guide to Male Hustlers gives you exciting insight into all you ever wanted to know about hustlers but were too embarrassed to ask. You’ll find answers to questions such as where and how to find hustlers, how much to pay them, and how to make it an experience that is satisfying to both parties. Author Joseph Itiel shares with readers his personal experiences and observations, describing his dealings with hustlers, over a period of about 35 years, in many different countries.

Throughout A Consumer’s Guide to Male Hustlers, Itiel narrates personal anecdotes, lending an intimate dimension to his general observations. He describes the hustler scene in the United States and abroad, dispelling many erroneous notions about hustlers by addressing such topics as:
  • under what circumstances sex-for-money arrangements are exploitative (a comparison of male hustlers and female prostitutes)
  • emotional involvement and control between clients and hustlers
  • the notion that hustlers are only for the wealthy
  • whether or not hustlers are likely carriers of sexually transmitted diseases
  • whether or not it is dangerous to pick up hustlers
  • why hustlers hustle
  • the differences between street hustlers, models (or escorts), and masseurs
  • legal issues associated with hustling
  • regular sessions with hustlers as an emotional and libidinal sedative

    It is the contention of the author that hustlers are an under-used resource in the gay community, especially valuable to those with a vigorous sex appetite but no steady partner. This opportunity is often shunned because potential clients feel guilty about hiring hustlers. The author hopes that by reading this book, you will come to understand that the hustler experience, meeting with hustlers regularly, can be mutually exciting and satisfying for both parties.

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Product Details

  • Paperback: 186 pages
  • Publisher: Routledge; 1 edition (September 26, 1998)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1560239476
  • ISBN-13: 978-1560239475
  • Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 6 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 10.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,632,385 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent and Wonderfully Refreshing, April 3, 2001
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Bob Kane (San Francisco, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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I loved this book! It is honest and candid and refreshing in its accurate portrayal of the hustler/client relationship. I myself am a sex worker and although the book is written from the client's perspective, I related to so many of Mr. Itiel's experiences. And I must say, from my own experience in the business, that I completely agree with him. Establishing an ongoing relationship with a hustler is both beneficial to the hustler and to the client. My warmest and most meaningful experiences I have had as a sex worker have been with clients that I have established an ongoing relationship with. A friendship and an intimacy develops that I find truly gratifying. So hats off to Mr. Itiel for writing this book - a much needed addition that will help break down old stereotypes about male hustlers and help people realize the benefits and the gains to be had from seeking out long term relationships with those of us in the world's oldest profession!
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4.0 out of 5 stars From Someone WITH Experience!, September 10, 2001
This review is from: A Consumer's Guide to Male Hustlers (Paperback)
Even if you never plan to use the services of a male hustler/model/masseur/escort, and are just curious like I was, this book is a joy to read, and full of fascinating information. Author Joseph Itiel really knows about hustlers. He describes his dealings with hustlers over a period of 35 years from all over the world. I couldn't put this book down. It's full of information that will make you well-informed about finding a hustler, figuring out how much to pay them, and making sure it's an experience that is safe and pleasurable to both parties. In this way you'll enjoy the experience and be in control of the situation at all times. I was delighted to find that someone has finally written an honest, intelligent, well-researched book about this subject. It's the author's experiences that he relates so honestly in this book that to me made it a real page turner. Some were funny, amusing, and others hard to believe, though true. The authors' goal with this book is to make us well informed about the hustling experience and I think he has succeeded. He even feels meeting with a hustler regularly can be more satisfying and mutually beneficial than having a steady relationship that can become boring. It's great that he decided to share this part of his life with us. Highly recommended! Another great gay studies book from Harrington Park Press.
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10 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Helpful, practical advice, November 26, 1999
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Mr. Itiel's approach to sex is almost comically business-oriented. Nonetheless, I found his very practical approach reassuring and helpful. Some of the stories are funny, some pathetic.

I'd rank the book above the more popular _Hustlers, Escorts and Porn Stars_ by Matt Adams, although Adam's book gives more actual advice.

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