Male sex workers start working legally in Nevada

Until last month, men were barred from working in legal brothels in Nevada, because state laws required sex workers to undergo cervical exams. After the state’s board of health unanimously decided to add urethral exams to the guidelines, dudes can now take part.

Details magazine has nabbed an interview with a guy they’re calling “America’s first legal male prostitute.” Before you get too excited, Markus says he’s not selling his sphincter. Ladies only!

(image via details.com)

“I’m actually standing up now, and hopefully I can be supported by the male community and be understood as a person,” he says. “This actually isn’t about selling my body. This is about changing social norms.” Read the full interview over at Details.com

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