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11.28.2009
I just wanted to touch on something, briefly, about women who are in the adult entertainment industry. Whether it be strip and/or porn, its an industry that introduces a lifestyle and enlightenment, along with the job.
I am going to go ahead and say something that may make some women who are not in this industry a little uncomfortable, but its just an idealistic that many of us women who ARE in the industry, share. The theory is, that most women in the adult entertainment industry understand men, and relationships often (not always) better than a women who is not in the industry. Not to say that we are more desirable, or better or to say these women who are not dancers or porn stars dont know how to treat their men or understand them, just saying that we are actually the ones who keep the train moving on most men's one track mind.
Ok, before some readers get pissy, let me further explain. As someone who works as a dancer in a strip club, I see men in their most rawest form. There is no woo-ing or empty compliments, fake gestures of interest. Just the uncensored man that most of you dont see, because it wants you to only see a gentlemen, manners and a good father figure. With that being said we are very much a witness to raw male animal attraction and behavior. Lets just say most of us are sitting court side, watching the games these men play, while they give us private commentary. We see men come in the club one week with his girl, the next week with his girlfriend #2. I'v also seen men with several different women at one time, come into the club, some kind of property share thing. (shrug). What is taboo for women outside of this industry, is normal not only for us women in it, but it is normal and often desired by then men who patronize it.
Because we bare witness to so much fuckery, without having to be directly involved. Its like getting a live tutorial of MEN ARE DOGS 101. We know what it is that men really want and what they will do to get it. Being in the adult entertainment industry has really just exposed the skeletal make up of a man. Horny, selfish, uncontrollable creatures. Females in this industry have been conditioned to be a man's best friend, minus the leash. No matter how in or out of l-ve they may be, when put in the right situation any man will respond to temptation. Doesnt matter.
Being a woman in this industry is like having the insider trade secrets for stocks. We know and see everything. Doesnt mean that it is ok, it just means that the natural trait of a woman being naive, is absolutely stripped. We know anything is possible, and that the chances of your man cheating is more likely than not. And while you may want to call that negative, we call it simply, candor. Trust me, we see the countless men react to things that has only broaden our understanding of why relationships do or do not work.
Its a given that women in strip and/or porn may be a little bit more free spirited and/or sexual than the next women, and since men are driven by sex, it only makes sense that the connection is effortless. A man will tell a stripper all his business because he does not feel the judgement from someone who is often judged themselves. So just imagine the stories we hear about, threesomes, and anal exploring, oh and everything his girlfriend and/or wife are not doing. Which clearly means, we will try and do the very opposite once we are in a relationship.
To know a man is to get inside his head, which means you have to get him to open up. No one wants to open up to someone who is judgemental, prude, and critical. ANY woman can understand a man and his dealings in relationships the way someone in our industry can, its just harder because seeing is believing. Before I was a dancer, I would have never believed what I have seen, through hear say. Its like seeing a unicorn. How the fuck do you tell your friend you crossed the street and saw a unicorn? You cant, you will sound crazy. Now would you believe I have seen the inside of man without an x-ray, in the middle of a club, with just the help of bausch & lomb? Didnt think you would.
Us ladies in the adult entertainment industry are not better than you, we are just unveiled, and just as raw. If you think about it, the hopes of romantic, monogamous and blissful relationships are at a minimum for us. Sure we know that there is a chance, but we know it comes at a cost. Whether that cost is your significant other having a secret affair, or lack of sex in the relationship, or some kind of a double life, we know the cost to worth ratio. The value you put on your man, better be worth the cost, from what I have personally seen, no "good" man, comes for free. Expect a loss. See? Only someone who has seen what I have seen would tell you something like that.














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WOW!! this was suuuch an eye opener.Not to say I didn't already have some type of clue about "the secret lives of men" BUT this right here..just confirmed everything I thought could just be a myth and maaaaybe there are some "good" ones out there that are just pure...no preservatives. I guess not lol. Thanks for this..everybody needs to read this atleast twice
Sugabear906_boo deep!
Please. Tell me soemthing that I dont know. I am a woman who is not in the adult entertainment industry and NONE of what you mentioned is shocking to me.
You said, "Females in this industry have been conditioned to be a man's best friend, minus the leash."
Isn't money the leash, essentially? You make him feel good/powerful and you perform for a treat/money. A temporary latch, but still a leash. I'd have to agree w/ anon - it's common knowledge. Any woman who doesn't know, experience or believe in the raw side of a man - is lost. I work in the corporate realm, and know that.
They aint ready Brook. Kudos, this should spark some good dialogue.
Monogamy isn't natural anyway. We all face temptations everyday.
The excuse that his wife/girl wont do some things is tired. Most men have a Madonna Whore complex anyway. So the same girlfriend that was sucking him off when they were dating in his mind is different when she kisses his kids and sends them off to school. A cheater will use any excuse imaginable.
Therefore if sexual experimentation is important to you, that conversation should be had, somewhere around the commitment talk.
Very well written.
Now of course there will be folks who figure that I'm cosigning only because I completely "understand" on some "been there" shit. I had this conversation with a girl a couple days ago and she assumed me to be saying that girls who work in the industry are void of any types of bullshit from men. No, that's not it at all. It's that when you've seen a little bit of everything that comes along with working in the industry, you also become privy to a man's transparency. I swear we argued on this for at least an hour. She just didn't see the 'truth.' I will be linking her to this blog!
I can't wait for the book got damn it! So glad I found this blog.
great post...wat every woman needs to know
I see your Anonymous commenter is still at it LOL
I would have to say that this isn't surprising. I thought the author was going to tell us something we didn't know. But I believe that what the author is saying is too simplistic. It is saying that all men are the same. And I know if someone was saying that all women are the same then there would be problems. But my grandmother always told me something. If you hang with dogs you will catch fleas. So maybe because you are in a certain industry you come in contact with more of this. I am not saying that it doesn't go on but I am saying that there is more to the story.
from the business i completely understand as well, but i dont understand the last line, "from what I have personally seen, no "good" man, comes for free. Expect a loss."
Love it. Love the way you get your point across. Love it!
:-)
i love you for your honesty! keep doing you Brooke!
Wow its like I see the world in a whole new light!!! Damn thats I love this fucking blog!!!!
Anonymous && Jasmina.
Kudos to you both for knowing what so many women dont. But if you paid closer attention to what I said in the second paragraph, I said "not always" . We dont ALWAYS know better. But I suppose you both missed this in a rush to disagree. But again, my apologies for not having some new knowledge for you. I'll try harder.
Thanks for the visit!
I enjoy your blog & your twitter, b/c my twitter is locked u can never see my @ replies :( Although I somewhat knew what you said to be true already I still like to read your insight so thank you! I try to be open with my man, not to judge, not to criticize, but its something so relaxing about talkin to a dancer and being in that atmosphere, hell even I confided in a dancer a few times lol. Men are so open there so of course i will believe you when u tell me you seen a unicorn lol
You know, I never really thought of it that way. And that opened alot of mental doors for me into understanding the psyche of the man. Now, I know it won't get me where you are - but it helps a bit. I've been engaged to my fiance for over a year now (by my own choice, he's ready to go down to the damn courthouse any minute) but I have always been extremely naive. As stupid as it sounds, I feel like other women understand alot more than I do. Thats why this hit home with me. Thanks, Brook.
I get what you are saying. My husband and I were just discussing how easy it is to make someone else your "sancturary" when you are dissatisfied in your relationship.
There is no judgement, no expectations, so there is no critique, or arguements.
Thier sole purpose seems to be to do and be what your current mate won't/isn't.
So its easy to relax and allow yourself to indulge in the fantasy that he/she is much more "exciting,attentive,loving" then you're mate , because the day-to-day pressures of a real relationship don't apply.
The same interaction can be had
with misteresses as well.
But I understand that being in the adult industry you are privy to a dimension of men that most women would blush at.
Gift and a Curse- I would suppose.
Interesting article. A man that is a slave to doggish tendencies is not a man at all. Male yes, adult maybe, but man, not a man though. Your post seems hopeless. Do you think it is impossible to have a committed and moral man, who is loyal, and will dick you down properly?
Your right on the money with this post. Women in adult entertainment are more free spirited than women who are not. They also don't pretend to be something in a relationship there not. I've dated a few dancers before they were dancing and 1 while she was dancing and I must say it was the "Best I Ever Had".
Dancers know men better but what brings most back down 2 a non dancer mentality is that love 4 the almight $.
Most women have to go through a lot of pain and grief in order to come to these terms about men.
I do not direct my optimism toward men. People in general really, because human's are fickle and selfish in most cases, its too risky.
If you aren't looking for a fairy-tale, then you're focusing on the cost to value ratio, (cost to worth, as you stated) this isn't as romantic, but thats where teenage love and Valetines Day come in.
a good man....what is that anyway? lol
Men being DOGS is a consequence of the potent mix of 1 part lack of self-discipline, 1 part emotional immaturity and 3 parts social acceptance.
Oh, and I probably sound so bitter, lol. But, no. I'm just a realist. And the realness aint always sweet!
From a man's perspective, I agree with you. I have found that on my many trips to the strip club, the girl seemed to know exactly what I needed. Yeah, sure, I had to pay for it but it was worth every penny. I knew why she was there and she knew why I was there. I wasn't trying to save her or talk her head off. I was like I got money you got the most beautiful ass I have ever seen. Lets hit the VIP and do this.
A woman sitting on you in the VIP room butt naked listening to all of your issues and pretending that she gives a damn and yeah you know shes in it for the money but she is doing everything you wish you were getting at home. I mean if men are your primary clientle and I have never known a stripper who was not about the hustle, it makes sense that you would get in a man's mind. Yeah I paid for the attention I got but it was worth every penny. She did everything my wife could never seem to figure out. I went to the club to get something I wasn't getting at home.
My wife didn't get that I liked red pumps on a naked body or to be kissed on my bald head and told how handsome I am. She got comfortable and told me She was no longer interested in sex. I needed an alternative. So, I settled on the strip club.
wow u always have my mouth open after ever blog ( no pun intended)..i honestly haven't read willingly in years..but i come to your blog almost everyday and read certain topics over and over on my on -will..i love that you are sharing your knowledge with people that may not know as much as u do..i feel so privileged to have come across this blog..and i commend you on that.keep doing your thing brook!..and i can not wait for your book to come out!
UGH. Mack Citation for giving up category 3 game.
Seriously, you deliver raw un-cut reality, I honestly wish more women were hip to what you were saying or either your site. I usually lurk, cause I can never catch a new post, but I wanted to give props where deserved. Carry on...
Bond. BlkBond.
loves the blog B.
but can we get some more tips--on what to do as women--what men like?
I disagree with your post! maybe u see more of this on a daily basis... but nothing you said was an eye opener...u said "often" know better, that means more times than not u think women in the industry know men better than most women outside of the industry..I work, go to school, the grocery store, gym..etc..and some of the same things that u said u see, i see on a regular basis too..at work for instance, there are plenty married/involved men who work there and i see most of them in the face of multi women everyday all day, taking them to lunch..i hear about what their wife/gf aint doing... hell, u can go on facebook or twitter to see that..hell i even had famous married rappers trying to holla on twitter...but it doesnt surprise or shock me! i just know thats how men are..like u said them being in the right situation, anything is possible!
also, u cant make me believe that a man doesnt show his "wild" side to his woman, especially if she has been with him for years...if u dont know and embrace ur man's sexual desires, fantasies..then that relationship aint gonna make it and men will tell u what they want sexually...so that whole, they only want u to see the gentlemen, father figure side is reaching..
it doesnt matter where u work to understand what type of creatures men are, it boils down to being around a few of them and learning how they operate...men are going to be men wherever they at..strip club, work, gym, regular club, school...
@ Jia, life experiences has made me privy to a man's transparency..i dont need to work in the industry to understand that given the right situation , a man will succumb to temptation or that all men are dogs..
Brook, i love your blog! keep it up..i love to hear your insight..
a round of applause 4 u brook! i work at a strip club...i have been a bartender, waitress, and now i dance! men confide with women n the club not just the dancers. well said boo! and for the person who made the comment that strippers r on a leash "the money is the motive" ur boss has u on a leash it is what it is! " pretty bitches do pretty shit"(via brook lynne carter)
I'm glad somebody has figured out men! I will speak on the behalf of women who would rather not know what the hell goes on at the strip club. I'm glad strip clubs are there, because sometimes men need a break from real life. Hell I need a damn break from real life just being the woman in a relationship. Drink wine, go out to eat with friends, and shop til you drop. A man's behavior at the club in my opinion is just like women and shopping. You know you have a pair of black shoes at home and your husband would have something to say if he knew how much you spent but you buy the expensive shoes, and hand bag anyway. Women know men cheat. We would just rather believe that our own man is not. I say either don't get married or resolve to have your own affair when your man's monogamy goes out the window. Guarantee one affair for a women can last 3 times as long as a man's affair. LOL Great post but nothing new.
so true
I am not the same anonymous as before (swear) just cant remember my google account password..ugh..but anywho..I luv your blog brook but I do have to say these are things that are SOOOOOOOO true but nothing new. But i will say that it is different because I have never been to a strip club so its good to hear what goes on (*smile*). I liked how you explained that its not JUST about taking your clothes off but much more than that.. But everything you said about men is stuff I already knew, and assumed most women did, but from the comments I am aware that some dont. I have hung around mostly men and my best friends have been guys (no shade on females it just happened just to be that way) so they told me EVERYTHING, I mean every low down, triflin, sickening detail that is a man's mind but its the TRUTH. They told me exactly what you were saying! About relationships, love, sex, problems, not feeling appreciated and so on. I think that I was to them what you are to the patrons of the clubs..someone to listen to them if just for a while *but i wasnt getting paid =( *.. Great post though because it does further let me know what I assume about what goes on is true!!
I would have to say that this assertion is one based on conditionals. If you take into consideration the plethora of character flaws, and past experiences, its only BARELY fare to say most. Personally, I base my sexual attractive off of interpersonal relations......and I don't open up to people just because they are not likely to be judgmental in return. Body language speaks volumes......the sexiest females physically have wound up being very unattractive sexually because of that.
Everyone will take precedence into consideration when making a decision, yes.....esp in this context, but you have to remember, that just because your eyes are completely open in one way, youre very much blinded in another. Ignorance is bliss........sometimes.......What about John Doe who doesnt equate that lifestyle or atmosphere with pleasure? What about John Everyman who is aware of his temptations, flaws, and weaknesses? He may feel the pressure in that situation, but be strong enough, everytime, to say no, or just.....leave.
My very question to you is, "How many of these guys have you seen not give in?" Ive read, then reread, and only see one statement that makes its seem like its not all guys in the club, let alone all guys alive.
I want perspective......what about women? Ive seen my share, and have reasons to base my relationship decisions on.....but whats the word on females from females on this?
Anyone? (BTW Ill be bloggin on this now, lol)
I'll say this, I honestly didn't even read this entire "article" and I have don't have to read any further. I am a dancer and I agree with where you are going and what you're trying to say. For those that don't understand, probably won't until they've walked in my shoes as a dancer. I am 27 years old and I am in my last year of nursing school. I've been working at the gentleman's club for the last 2 years. So I guess you could say I'm the statistical dancer who's dancing her way through college. But honestly, I have no regrets and no shame about what I do. I wouldn't change the last two years of my life for nothing in this world. I have learned so much about men in these last two years than I ever have in my life. So to the naysayers and women who have chosen to take other "career" paths, think twice before you roll yours eyes and suck your teeth at what she has to say. I can definitely co sign.
While the information wasn't new to me, I'm sure its new and valuable to other women. There are some women so wrapped up in their relationship aspirations that they can't see the real side of a man to figure him out. Yes, money is a leash of a sort, but the stripper/vouyer relationship involves fewer emotions, and thus I can imagine that the guy lets down his guard a bit more. In relationships, especially in the beginning, each party is trying to protect themselves while simulatenously trying to offer up information AND glean information. Its both fun and a real mess. LOL
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