A Day in the Life of a "Gentleman for Hire"

To the uninitiated, male escorts are only hired to provide sexual services.

In reality though, it's much more than that. The lucrative market sometimes demands long hours of keeping up appearances. Male companions will also have to bear the social stigma that comes with the job.

A quick glance at the most popular male escort websites show rows of young, muscular men of varying ages, body types, and occupations. Each photo has a detail tag, which includes their name, statistics, and contact number. Everything is arranged online, and it's as easy as making a transaction to purchase a product or service.

What It Takes to Be an Escort

Male escorts live the life of men who accompany their clients anywhere. Perks of the job include visiting the Caribbean on a whim, seeing some of the best spots, and going to the most exclusive events.

In truth, most male escorts don't look like Greek gods that have descended from the heavens, although having those characteristics is a plus. Clients have unique, discerning tastes that can range from a James Bond lookalike to someone who's genuinely warm, funny, and caring.

Most male escort agencies will hire men aged between 35 to 47 for their needs, but there are some sites that advertise men who are as young as 19 and as old as 61. Clients have different tastes after all, and escort services will want to cover the broad spectrum to acquire their business.

A Male Escort's Job

You see, the idea of having a glamorous second job is open to those who are interested in it. Male escort agencies know for a fact that only a tiny fraction of the male populace dreams of being one. More often than not, exposure to the industry later on (or hearing from a friend) piques curiosity, and thus, they become a male escort.

A male escort's job will be different, depending on the client. At times, their clients will want someone who's well-versed in current events and can carry an intelligent conversation. In others, male escorts may have to give a massage or be the romantic, dashing prince who only has eyes for them. All these things require the male escort to build up a connection for a meaningful experience.

Male Escorts Living Ordinary Lives

Male escorts, when going about their daily business, aren't that different from the people around them.

They're regular blokes who love playing video games, watching their favorite sports, or drinking out on a Friday night. They may have a lucrative second income which gives them a shiny new car or a house mortgage, but that could also apply to a newly-promoted banker, or hedge fund manager.

The social stigma that comes with the tag "male escort" makes revealing their careers to family and friends a risky proposition.

Furniture Designer Seb Wright

Seb Wright is the epitome of the average boy next door. The 29-year-old has a job as a furniture designer while doing male escort services on the side. Seb mentions that he earns about £3,000 per week doing escort jobs, while being free from the confines of a nine to five desk job.

Seb charges £500 for an overnight, and £80 for every hour he's on call for a client. Working on a male escort website, Gentlemen4Hire, has boosted his confidence.

Former Love Island Star Alex Miller

Alex Miller, a bespectacled participant from the show Love Island, revealed his secret career as a male escort at the same agency.

Alex charges at an average £50 per hour for male escort services on the entertainment website. On his profile, Alex is described as a well-mannered, friendly chap who's always ready to lend close companionship.

Only a few of Alex's closest friends know about his male escort career. They say that the former Love Island star often disappears for a few hours after receiving a call or a text from the agency.

On a typical day, male escorts have a convenient suitcase or wardrobe that they can use to get ready for the job. When a client or agency calls, escorts spring into action and groom themselves according to the client's specifications. It could be wearing a polo shirt, a suit and tie, or a tuxedo (depending on the occasion). Then, they head to the meeting point with minutes to spare.

Clients sometimes prefer an attractive gentleman by their side to accompany them to parties, posh social gatherings, dinner dates, concerts, weddings, conferences, and paid vacations, and this is where the male escort comes in. The male escort is expected to be well-versed in current events and to be able to carry a conversation on a wide range of topics, including art, food, and culture. Sex is only a small percentage of the job requirements, and rarely do these services end with sex.

Male escorts fill in a lucrative niche that's quickly becoming popular. There's nothing distasteful or disgusting about the way they provide a gentleman's service.