LAST EDITED ON 12-Jun-09 AT 07:42 PM (PST)
Interesting. So different.Like you, I started out only interested in women, but there similarities fade. One of the odd side affects of the hormones seems to have been a slow shift in my sexuality. That, along with the shift in how guys, particularly straight guys, responded to me slowly made me more and more interested in men.
So, I tried dating guys. Mostly via online, as that was an area I could easily introduce myself as ts beforehand. I had had ill luck with guys who were interested, in person, who didn't know. Unfortunately, I got little respect from guys met in online personals. None of the slow dance that straight guys who thought I was gg offered, it kept seeming to be all about sex.
I decided if I was going to be treated this fashion, I may as well get paid for it.
Well, this and, I had dipped my toe once before and found that one time pretty interesting. Anyway, I was shocked to find that guys who paid for my time actually treated me far better. And that I sort of had a 'knack' for making guys feel good. And finally... there is something I really get out of being paid for something that involves my looks, and my personality. It's a major ego boost, over and over again. Warm n fuzzies.
Eventually, I got my CMT and now do sensually focused massage. I am no longer treating my job as 'an alternative to dating'. I have other stuff going on that takes up much of my time, and don't see too many people. I'm doing college, have another job. But it's summer, and I do so enjoy seeing guys now and again. I still love my job, and still get a lot of pleasure out of it. Both from guys who are concerned for my personal pleasure, and from the kick I get out of making people feel good.
Love as thou will.
Gwenyth