Tell us your story, how did you get into the industry and what has your journey looked like thus far?
I started out as a taxi dancer in LA then moved on to dance in strip clubs for a few years. After awhile it got harder and harder to hide the fact that I'm trans for work so I decided to stop dancing and shift my focus to building an independent brand and getting more into advertising online. Now I'm able to do the work that I love and be myself while doing it! Escorting also gave me a chance to explore different kinks and fetishes and evolve into the kinky boyfriend for hire you know and love today. ;)
What are some of your hobbies and interests outside of work?
Anyone who knows me knows that I have a (not so secret) nerdy side. I love to play video games of all kinds, but especially adventure and RPG games. A couple of games I've been playing recently are Fallout 4 and Borderlands 3. Let's play together sometime! In those rare moments when it's not raining in Portland, you can find me out hiking, long boarding or sneaking in some time at the beach.
What are some benefits and draw backs of the sex industry?
Sex work has saved my life more times than I can count. Being trans and disabled, it's hard for me to get and keep a "conventional" job, but I've always been able to count on doing some form of sex work.
At the same time, it can be challenging because of the huge stigma around it. It gets even harder when you're already marginalized, because the systems of prejudice and power that exist in society at large perpetuate themselves in more complex ways within the industry. Not everyone feels the impact of criminalization and stigma the same way.
How does being trans interact with your work?
Most of my clients seek me out for the fact that I'm trans, so in that way my transness pretty much impacts every part of my work. On the other hand, some people who approach me have never even met a trans guy before and don't know what to expect. Ultimately I end up doing a lot of educating on top of everything else in sessions, but I'm always open to talking about my transition with clients who show me that they're respectful and genuinely interested in learning.
What kind of music are you currently listening to?
I love anything I can hang out and smoke a bowl to. Some artists I've been listening to recently are James Blake, Mansionair and KAMAUU.
What is one of your guilty pleasures?
One thing about my pleasure is that it's rarely (if ever) guilty! If I have to choose though, I'll say avocado since I love it but I'm allergic to it. :(
What is one go to piece of advice you would give to transmasc workers just starting out?
Don't be afraid to reach out to your community when you need help, and try to give back to your community when you can. Don't let anyone tell you you have to settle for less because you're trans. Safety over everything.
If you were going to buy me a drink, you should buy me a: I'm not much for alcohol, but a well-brewed cup of coffee will have me instantly wrapped around your finger.
My favorite restaurant is: I just moved to Portland so I'm still learning what my favorite places are! If anyone would like to introduce me to a few of theirs in the meantime, I'd greatly appreciate it. ;)
A movie I can watch over and over without ever getting tired of is: Spirited Away
My dream pet would be: A little dragon that rides on my shoulder
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