Articles - 2025

This is my first TUSCL article, and I'm writing it on a topic that I've been thinking about for over 30 years: what is classy or trashy in the context of strip clubs. This opinion piece is intended to generate responses and possibly ire. Many of you will object to some of my thoughts. Some may reject every sentiment I…

Throughout the course of 2024, I kept a running log of all of the private dances I got while visiting gentlemen’s clubs. I wanted to track my spending habits and see if there were any patterns in the appearances of the dancers I chose to get private lap dances with. In Google Sheets, I recorded the club’s name, the names…

Ah, the Cuban Stripper. Possibly the most polarizing kind of person that actually dances in the strip club. (Most polarizing non dancer staff? Bathroom attendants.) The lack of English, pretending to lack English, general lack of interest in OTC, drinking or drugs, forward but not pushy, coldness and shortness, focus on extras and various other cultural idiosyncrasies that are very…

With the start of the New Year, I figured that it was time to write an updated version of my guide to mongering in Tijuana that I originally wrote in 2022 and revised last year. While a lot of the information is still the same, there is some new material concerning the sudden increase of the local police shaking down…

There is steak house close to the local arena in my city where I am a regular. Before games/shows/events me, possibly some friends and possibly a young lady who shakes her bum bum for blue bills tip the hostess, file in and get our usual seat. Most of the time, I’m getting a chop salad with blue cheese crumbles to…

I end most of my reviews with the acronym, YMMV. I do this for two reasons: 1. Just because that is the experience I had on that particular day at that particular club, with that particular dancer or dancers doesn't mean you will have a similar experience. 2. Everyone's definition of "mileage" is not the same. Let's tackle these one at a time. I…

This is something I have been thinking about for a long time and I know I am not alone on this as I read through article here and on Reddit. The strip club, a realm where fantasy and reality intertwine, serves as both a sanctuary of visceral pleasure and a landscape of inevitable disillusionment. For many, stepping into this world…

Reposted as an article - for those that care about such things... Greetings fellow Mongers. I'm not sure if this is a review, a report or a discussion, so I'm putting my trip report here. As I am typing this, I am enjoying a glass of wine at the SD airport and trying (unsuccessfully) to wipe the goofy grin off my…

There is a contingent of weirdo on this site that act like we’re are in some sort of power struggle with strippers. They have this mindset that on some level strippers are evil for wanting our money, and in some cases evil for wanting to be treated fairly and communicated with clearly. They see it as a Mano e Moano…

After Follies closed my ATF got into the trucking business and started to dance all over the country. Seeing her in a sprinter van with thick shades on and frumpy clothes to duck the horn balls she was surrounded by at some warehouse was very funny. I was aware of her road outfits because she sent me material on Snapchat…

I used to be a subcontractor. When I was in school it was easier. Set my own schedule, work where and around who I wanted and even make contacts and network on my terms. I got better at managing my own time and resources, better at understanding the market, knowing my strengths and weaknesses and with who I could deal…

Somebody will come up with a solution to any problem. One problem was dry lap dances that caused chaffing to the penis. In 2001, Wesley Johnson invented a lap dance liner, which would be commercially launched as Liquid Lapdance and hit the market in 2013. It was elastic underwear with a latex sleeve built into the front for an erect…

Visited two clubs that were supposed to be the best. Took an HK girl with me to Guadalajara for five days and four nights. Left TJ for a three-hour, nonstop flight (Volaris $160 each round trip). A fellow monger picked us up with his local girlfriend. Stayed in a nice AirB&B for about $275. He made dinner for us. (Thank you…

When I was growing up and coming of age in Southern New Jersey (we call it "South Jersey"), Admiral Wilson Boulevard in Camden was the epicenter and dirty dream of every horny young man in the area. The 6-8 lane "Boulevard" took all eastbound traffic coming from Pennsylvania and especially Philadelphia coming over the Benjamin Franklin Bridge into New Jersey.…

I have come to realize that the strip club is a dying industry. I think that there have been such drastic changes in our culture that the clubs will not survive another generation. The industry is fighting against changing times, and the high tech solution is not really an option. Clubs can use social media to promote themselves but for…

The Art of Influence: How Not to Be a Simp in a Strip Club I don’t care how salty you are about a past experience—maybe you got played, maybe you thought she was your second wife (which, bro, break up with the first one first). Either way, if you’re walking into a club and losing control, you’re doing it wrong. This isn’t…

Dos OTCs in TJ This article will cover two OTCs in TJ , one in La Zona and one outside La Zona, as well as a quick comparison to prior OTCs stateside. The 2 TJ OTCs took place during a recent visit to TJ in late February. Please check out my accompanying reviews of Hong Kong club, Bar Tropical and…

Strip club patrons and strippers are cast by people outside it in a few stock archetypes. The men are romantically inept, sexist, desperate or dangerous. The women are victims, feminazis, needing validation or gyrating through broken hearts and dreams. And those stock archetypes are bullshit. Hardcore clubbers and club staff know that if they’re smart and honest. This little #NoDiddy…

I read numerous reviews where guys have been ripped off at a strip club. However, all of these guys have done some bone headed stuff and acted really naive. Seriously, guys, y'all have to have a bit of street smarts, man. 1. NEVER use a credit card in a strip club. These places are often mafia money laundering operations. It's…

There’s something undeniably American about the strip club. It’s a strange, sordid blend of capitalism, lust, and the pursuit of the human experience in its rawest, unfiltered form. It’s a place where men (and women) come to spend their hard-earned cash, trying to find some form of satisfaction in the chaos of life. But there’s a certain magic to it. You…

The night of my audition, i pulled up to the club i wanted to work at. I sat in my car for 10 minutes watching people go in and out of the club. “Am i really about to do this?” i went inside and i walked around the corner to be greeted by a man shorter than I, “can i…

Some of us really, truly, enjoy the job. It’s not often, but every so often I’ll come across a guest who seems insistent on emphasizing that “I shouldn’t be here” or, who says something along the lines of “Oh, you’re just trying to get money out of me”. Neither of those statements are wholly true, and one is more false…

After I made a midnight run on my ATF/sugar baby, the dynamic between she and I changed in 3 major ways. First of all I now knew where she lived. Her community is quiet, her neighbors like her, she keeps a tight house, her sprinter van was well kept, she really knows what she's doing. She has a lot of…

# El Escorpión Elena likes most to fuck at night, late, after dinner, drinks and copious amounts of marijuana. She calls herself by her full name, and I always wind up using Nena for short. It was our second night exploring the City of Mexico, and we found ourselves out a hip, packed downtown nightclub in the wee hours of the morning,…

I've been taking dancers out for along time. Most of them have no class and are into stuff that sucks in my opinion. But there are needles in haystacks and I found a few over the years worth spending some time with OTC outside just a grunt in a hotel room. I'm a cord cutter so its cool to sugar…

I love strip clubs and over the last decades have had some unforgettable experiences, but there’s an element that I feel is missing. An element that could create an entirely new kind of strip club, entirely different than any other out there. About twenty years ago I was visiting a club, and a car pulled up beside mine in the…

I'm the type of PL who enjoys a good friendly conversation, although that isn't what I am looking for at my local club/s. I like to get a drink or three, tip on stage a couple times, maybe more, and then wait for a dancer of my type (fit and pretty, great ass and legs) to approach me…

I’m with Dave Chappelle on this one: I prefer to hit clubs alone these days. I’m a dayshifter as are most of us here and I’m not a huge ITC extras guy like many of us here but that can still happen. To me it’s more awkward to pile in with a crowd of men and get wood than it…

Alright, I’m just gonna say it — I love strip clubs. Not in a creepy “I live here now” kinda way, but there’s just something about them that pulls me in. And yeah, it’s more than just the booty shaking in my face (although… let’s be honest, that is a big part). But over time, I started asking myself — why…

Rather than post this as a review, I'm posting as an article precisely because it doesn't really make sense as a review. There is a club I used to go to during business trips during the 2010s. This club consistently exceeded expectations on looks and mileage, being very close to a local university. The recruitment of gorgeous…

For those of you that don't know, Club Platinum is a recently reopened club in Georgia USA. It went through a legal battle and now it's back. At presently run, it sucks for high mileage PLs. One way touch, make it rain influencer shit rules the day, and seeing how they could've lost it all I kind of get that. These…

Went to EXXXOTICA Chicago on Saturday afternoon and it was an interesting experience. The exhibits ran the gamut from vanilla to pretty far out there. The exhibitors and attendees ranged from normal to alternative to way to big for the little amount of clothing they were wearing, but I guess everyone has their own tastes. Several cam…

So before I went to HK, what I knew mostly about Mexico is from Breaking Bad and Ozarks and alarming news articles. If you are like me, and was hesitant to come b/c of this anxiety, read this step by step guide/description of how the trip went for a noob like me. This is a guide for going from airport to…

Expo 2025 is now open in Osaka! They are having their exhibition until October 13th. If there is anyone who is interested to this exhibition, you may book a flight and start traveling. For tuscl members who are planning to visit Osaka, I will recommend some other places than the Expo 2025. Of course, there is Universal Studio - Japan, but…

This article is a story mostly based on true events but with some fictional framing for entertainment. I was a good kid, got good grades, never got into trouble, went to college, all the usual good person bullshit. I graduated and got a corporate job, just like all they all tell you. My job is basically selling stuff to…

You would think a handjob would be easy. And for pros who rely on handjobs for a significant portion of their income, you would expect expertise. And yet there is so much mediocrity. Just this week, for instance. A slim, young attractive dancer settled into the stool next to mine and suggested we share a drink. Her hand was in my…

During October, I attended a stag party at 1am on a Saturday. The groom and best man are my close friends so of course I wanted to show my support. Two other guys from the groom side came by as well. We were checking out the food at a local bar in Long Island. After we finished our meals, we…

Listen up! As a dancer from VA with 3 years of Gentleman's clubs, I feel like a know a thing or two about the SC world. So here's how to get us to pay attention to you while in the club! You’re in the club music’s loud lights are everywhere and there’s a whole bunch of girls on stage and…

Awhile back, I wrote an article about what I felt would be the end of strip clubs. More and more men were going to these places not just to get titillated but also to get laid. Places like Germany have high end brothels with some of the most gorgeous women. How could we begin to compete with that? I began…

I recently road-tripped from the East Coast to Chicago and back, stopping in the Detroit area Saturday in the afternoon and evening to see some women in various states of undress at four clubs: **Henry the VIII**, **Bogart’s**, **Subi’s**, and **Silver Criket**. I like dives, so in part that’s why I didn’t stop at places known for their high…

The night started like all the best ones do: with a bad idea and an open tab. We were packed into a rideshare that smelled like Axe body spray and weed gummies, chasing that ancient American hunger for trouble—the kind you can't find on a screen or wrapped in a fucking podcast. No, what we were after was something primal, something…

Guys PM me all the time when they are coming into town and ask me about ATL clubs. But this isn't about those details, its more about general trends on dayshift. And some of these trends are nationwide if this board is to be believed but this is about navigating the ATL flavor of said trend. Of course it could…

There are many ways in which some PLs value the way social norms are broken in the strip club. I think the rule breaking is a draw for certain strippers and PLs. However, I don't think some of what we think of as a norm being suspended actually fits that bill. One of the most notable norm breaks some of…

This article will cover 3 different visits in 3 different cities between 1980 and 2016 (Richmond VA, Milwaukee WI, and Jacksonville FL) that still stand out as one of my most disappointing visits. I resolved never to visit those cities clubs again, though I am reconsidering my stance on Jacksonville based on Tuscl reviews. . RICHMOND VA: Even by 1980 standards,…

If you're visiting a strip club that isn't known for extras but suspect some dancers might offer more comprehensive services, this guide will help you identify and approach the right entertainers efficiently and safely. Initial Recon Before entering, research is crucial: Check relevant forums (USASG, TUSCL) for recent intel Look for reviews mentioning "high mileage" or "friendly" dancers Note any names that appear repeatedly Avoid peak…

I grew up in the Detroit area and have spent many happy hours in the clubs. I think it was sometime in the 1970's that topless gogo bars first appeared. The good clubs are actually outside Detroit proper, with Inkster leading the way. My current favorites are Bogarts and Henry the 8th north (H8N or Hanks).…

1. Opt for Soft, Breathable Fabrics Avoid wearing jeans or any attire made from rough, abrasive materials. Such fabrics can cause discomfort during close contact. Instead, choose pants made of softer materials like khakis or chinos. These fabrics are gentler on the skin and provide better comfort during lap dances. 2. Prioritize Comfort and Fit While it's tempting to dress to impress, comfort…

The dancer asked me a question I'd heard so often. Just yes or no. Yet it got me going each time. So much promise. Just five words plus a question mark. Every time I'd hear it, my dick got harder and bigger. "Do you want a condom?" Do I want a condom? This was a dancer who had already agreed to…

I didn’t start dancing for money. I started dancing to get my body back. After having a kid and surviving a relationship that nearly broke me, I found myself staring in the mirror, not recognizing the woman I saw. I didn’t hate her..I just didn’t know her. She looked tired but polite, too careful almost. Like she had shrunk herself to…

I’ve been going to strip clubs for over 30 years now. This article is a collection of thoughts on what still makes these places irresistible, some highlights (and lowlights) from past visits, unusual observations, and thoughts on what could make these experiences consistently better. The topics in the title will each be addressed, but not necessarily in the order listed.…

Medellín has a reputation that precedes it. Talk to any seasoned traveler or nightlife junkie, and they’ll tell you the city isn’t just about mountains, cable cars, and coffee tours. The real action starts after dark — and if you know where to look, it’s a playground unlike anywhere else. I spent a week bouncing between clubs, swiping Tinder, and checking…

This article is not so much for those that came over on Noah's ark and been doing this for a 100 years as it is for the newbies and those needing a refresher course after some bone headed mistakes. So if you are experienced lighten up and remember when you first started 😁 Alright mongers, let's talk SC etiquette. It's…

This is my second Good, Bad (Naughty), Ugly and Weird (GNUW) article. These musings are highlights and lowlights from my 30-year patronage of strip clubs and include observations about what makes these places irresistible and what could make these experiences even better. Each topic in the title will be addressed, but not necessarily in the order listed. Today I am…

This is a continuation of my Good, Bad, Naughty, Ugly and Weird (GBNUW) article focused entirely on Mitchell Brothers O’Farrell Street Theater (MBOT) in San Francisco. Mitchell Brothers closed in 2020 during the pandemic, but is responsible for many strip club innovations (including the lap dance) and their proliferation. Playboy dubbed MBOT the “place to go in San Francisco!”, and…

I've read so many reviews where PLs go, "Man, I spent an hour in the club, but none of the hot girls ever asked me for a dance, only the ugly ones." I'm flabbergasted by that. It's really not a complicated problem to solve. Honestly, this can be just one sentence: *Tell the hot chicks* you want a dance from them.…

I'm sure I'm the only one this has ever happened to. I went to a strip club, had my eye on a stripper, and another stripper walked up to me and asked me if I'd like a lapdance. And while we're playing things-that-didn't-happen-for-$200, maybe she told me in a seductive voice what a lapdance with her would be like, including…

When people talk about global adult entertainment hubs, they often highlight famous destinations like Tijuana, Colombia, Brazil, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Germany, the Netherlands, Thailand, or the Philippines. These places are well-known for their relaxed approach to adult entertainment and their established sex work scenes. However, there’s a lesser-known destination that often flies under the radar: **Toronto, Canada**. For hobbyists…

I'll admit right up from that this write-up has some characteristics of a review, but since it doesn't dwell on any single establishment I'm offering it up as an article. Now, I've never thought or even heard of Geneva, Switzerland, as a mongering destination. I still don't think of it that way, but I've found that sexual pleasure can be had…

It began, as all true American horror stories do, with a text that came in during the witching hour: “She took the dog.” That was it. No punctuation. No context. Just those four words, carved into my phone like a ransom note from Hell. My old friend Danny—journalist, bourbon enthusiast, and optimist by mental defect—had finally joined the ranks of the divorced.…

I can’t post this as a club review because the club doesn’t have a page in this site. (32.7742941, -83.6602024) The club is a somewhat large standalone building. One side of the parking lot had massive potholes. The club was not not notably dirty or clean, just older / sort of dingy. Most of the patrons were black. I saw 1-2…

This is a long read. I get it, but if you don't want to read it, ask for a refund. Part One . The original plan was to have a threesome with a girl we met at Amnesia named Palace. ATF1 and I were in that club twice, and ATF1 got along with Palace extremely well. (Palace is about 5-foot, with a…

In the winter of 1993, Dave Jackson (not my real name) was thirty-two, newly divorced, and freshly unemployed, sitting in the half-empty parking lot of the Pink Pony on Buford Highway with divorce papers still warm in the glovebox. The club’s neon bled pink across the windshield while he nursed a vodka he couldn’t taste. A dancer named Cinnamon asked…

It finally happened, after three decades of clubbing in the city where I live. A dancer introduced herself, sat down next to me, and asked (as a conversation starter) what my plans were for the weekend. We didn't recognize each other immediately, but eventually from chatting about my weekend plans it became clear that we knew some of…