Male Prostitution

Male prostitution is the act or practice of men providing sexual services, usually to other men, in return for payment. When compared to female prostitutes, male sex workers have been far less studied by researchers, and while studies suggest that there may be differences between the ways these two groups look at their work, more research is needed. Male prostitutes are known by various names and euphemisms including male escorts, gigolos, rent-boys, hustlers, models or masseurs (although the words "hustler", "model", and "masseur" do not always refer to prostitutes). The term "rentboy" may be derived from the boys "renting" themselves out. A man who does not regard himself as gay, but who is prepared to have sex with male clients for money, is sometimes called "gay for pay" or "trade". "Rough trade" is sometimes used to refer to rough sex between one or two working-class men. "Tearoom trade" can be used to describe casual, semi-anonymous or anonymous encounters in a public restroom. Male prostitutes offering services to female customers are sometimes known as "gigolos".

Clients, especially those who pick up prostitutes on the street or in bars, are sometimes called "johns" or "tricks". Those working in prostitution, especially street prostitutes, sometimes refer to the act of prostitution as "turning tricks".