
Being a male stripper was probably the most life-changing six months of my existence. It greatly altered my perception of women as a whole and gave me a new perspective on sexuality. I worked at a male review, which meant only women were allowed inside to watch us perform. If you have never been to a male review, you might be shocked at what it’s like. Female strip clubs are mild in comparison; guys tend to sit in their seats and act cool, but girls at our shows all wanted to be by the stage. There were different routines each guy would perform, and mine was “Grease Lightning.” Everything was choreographed, but it didn’t stop the ladies from screaming each time we took our clothes off. The couch room at our club would get wild, and no rules were ever enforced. Most girls who came to the club were in groups: bachelorette, divorce, and birthday parties were the norm. This story is about a particular night that epitomizes what being a male stripper was really like.