New Survey: Before you Head To a Strip Club

An alarm so I can flee prior to 2am!

Too many variables on #7. A lot depends on what club I am going to.

CT: LOL!

#1: plans can form anywhere from day-of to several weeks depending on the situation.
#5: there is alywas a plan. Whether or not the plan cnanges is another story.
#7: 0 = I don't typically spend $ on that; shadow's point as well.

Agree with Shadow - Budget and what goes towards certain items will vary depending on the club.

Note that the survey states it should be for a "typical" visit. Obviously most of use will make different plans depending on the type of club, etc. But I assume that it is unlikely that every visit is different and that most must have some general idea of what they do regularly. And this time I did include an open-ended text box at the end . . .

Big difference between "budget for" and "actually spend." I tend to bring a wad of cash and leave when it gets alarmingly thin.

@Ermita_Nights: I tend to leave when it's *gone*. I don't even bring money to a club unless I plan to spend it. Sometimes I spend it all, and sometimes I don't, but I *never* plan on having any when I leave; in fact, I *do* plan on not having any. :)

Went to a club a couple nights ago with money to spend but nothing worthwhile to spend it on. Save it for a better day.

Results for Getting Ready to Visit a Strip Club Survey:

WOW! This survey has received 100 responses (the maximum allowed) are ready.

How soon in advance do you decide to visit a Strip Club?

When I happen to be passing by 2.0%
Less than an hour 4.0%
Sometime the same day 38.4%
Two to three days in advance 32.3%
Four to seven days in advance 13.1%
More than a week in advance 10.1%

No real surprises here. I would guess that few strip club visits are truly “impulse purchases,” but any more advance planning than a day or two implies a special visit, rather than a regular one.

Which of the follow do you do to get ready for your visit to a Strip Club?

Shower/Bathe 80.6%
Shampoo 60.2%
Shave/Trim Beard 65.3%
Shave/Trim Body Hair 20.4%
Brush Teeth 78.6%
Use Mouthwash 50.0%
Use Deodorant 79.6%
Put on Cologne/Aftershave 43.9%
Change Clothes 50.0%
Wear Specific Clothing (any) 43.9% 43
Wear Specific Clothing (upscale) 16.3%
Go "Commando" 21.4%

Two “other” responses noted that they clipped their nails.

Interesting . . . 1 in 5 guys in a strip club have no underwear on!

What other preparations do you make before leaving for the Strip Club?

Remove Wedding Ring 12.9%
Bring Gum/Mints/Breath Spray 79.0%
Bring Condoms 30.6%

Other:

Hide extra set of clothes in trunk
Pop a Levitra
Remove excess items from pockets
Get my tobacco pipe and smoking kit
Check for any dress codes or byob at clubs, get some singles for tips

Before going to the Strip Club, do you

Call Club to Check Dancers' Schedule 9.4%
Visit Club's Website 34.4%
Check TUSCL 87.5%
Check Other Review Websites 14.1%

That’s gotta make Founder happy!

Among the “Other” responses were several instances of “texting my favorite dancer” or similar. My favorite was “Make sure Walking Dead or Justified isn't on that night.”

When planning to visit a Strip Club do you plan in advance how much cash you will spend?

Yes 81.8% No 18.2%

Dancers gotta love the 18.2%!

When you head out to the Strip Club, do you

Go with whatever cash you have on you 11.0%
Go to the Bank/ATM beforehand 60.0%
Get SC cash from your "secret stash" 27.0%
Stop at the Bank/ATM on they way there 33.0%
Use a Credit Card/ATM at the Strip Club 6.0%

I’ll admit to having used the ATM at the SC a few times . . . And felt like a PL afterwards.

How much do you typically budget for (averages of those who had a budget):

Total Budget 285.22
Parking 1.18
Cover 9.50
Tips to House Staff 6.48
Drinks (including tips) 29.34
Food (including tips) 20.00 (only 2 responses)
Stage Tips 21.83
LD/VIP (including tips) 153.14
"Extras" 177.50

On average, we spend more on drinks than on stage tips. Of course, that probably includes at least one “drink for the lady.”

I present the final “open text box” comments without editing (much), the most interesting item, mentioned several times, was the practice of switching to a special wallet that is used just for SC visits.

Make sure I have a good alibi for where I am when the wife calls! Don't want any surprises.

Get babysitter, book hotel room, talk with mrs about expectations for trip, make sure to compliment wife on way to club. (aint no dummy man) Budget pendant on how long since last visit and club attending.

I never take my credit cards or atm cards into the club. I take my drivers license and the cash, but I leave my wallet in the glove compartment. It helps me stay on budget, I don't have the wallet digging into me during a lap dance, and I can't drop my wallet in the club without noticing.

Check tuscl for location of club. I am usually traveling.

Change wallets to one with ID, 1 (specific) credit card, 1 (specific) atm card. Program SC(s) and my hotel into my GPS

Make sure I return any pending calls and leave a message with a "reason" why I might have missed a call

drool

Check parking lot on way there, no cops or thugs. Switch cars, take my plain car instead of very recognizable mustang.

Plan on how long I can stay and stick to that plan

Make sure that I can blow dry my hair (put my head out the window to get the smokiness out). Find an easy place to change clothes (Seven11 type place).

Sometimes a change of clothes so I don't smell like smoke afterward.

eat healthy meal

clean out or bring 2nd wallet

Sometimes I arrange a room somewhere

Most always just stop by a club when I am out working, if time allows, so I prepare very little.

Take a few "male enhancement" or "herbal stimulant" pills, or drink a vial of the same stuff. Over the counter brands with idiot names like Stimulex, Energate, Erectopill, Mascudrink, Kingdongerizer, Hancermale, Viagrow, etc.. I try to get one that has Horny Goat Weed, L-Argnine, Zinc, and a few of the other standard herbal additives.

Text dancer to see what time she is likely to arrive at club. I usually want to see my faves early in their shift.

Bring lots of singles if the club doesn't offer them.

I do day visits, so keeping track of traffic is important.

Breakdancing/moonwalk

Charge cell phone. Refresh / Memorize song lyrics on the drive there. Sometimes work out to get muscles pumped. Check traffic sites to see road closures due to accidents, local events, construction, etc.

Separate ones from 10's and 20's in different pockets. I only bring my ID - no wallet Have a change of clothes in case things get "messy"

Fill gas tank Text ATF

Take an old shirt. Strippers love to leave lipstick, perfume and other leavings on shirts.

No shooting out a load in advance

"Two “other” responses noted that they clipped their nails."

It's just good sense/polite to do a quick home manicure if you plan to pet the kitty.

<<Bring lots of singles if the club doesn't offer them.>>

I recently was at a club that did not give change from large bills in all singles, but I've never been to a club where they wouldn't make change if asked. There was a club in North Carolina (don't know if it's still around or not -- this was back in the days of my misspent youth) that priced everything in even dollar amounts and gave change in 2 dollar bills -- clever for two reasons -- doubled the dancers tips and you generally tipped all the change you got, so as to avoid going home with a wallet full of telltale 2 dollar bills . . . perhaps that's why some guys have a special wallet for the SCs . . . so has not to have a wallet stuffed with ones when they get home.

I go to a club occasionally that gives 2/bills instead of singles. I do find it annoying but tolerable. If I have some left over at the end of the visit I just keep em til the next visit. Its nice not having an old battle axe to hide shit from.

I like the polls, kinda fun to see results. keep it up Jackson (the polls that is lol)

I seem to be smack in the middle of average this time.

GMD: I ran out of cash once, and it was no fun getting my car back from valet. Had to scrounge parking meter change, then couldn't make my customary coffee & snack stop on the way home. Also used an ATM once but won't make that mistake again.