People sometimes tell me that working as an erotic massage therapist for women must be the greatest job in the world.And yeah...it can be pretty awesome.But sex work has two parts: the sex and the work. And after doing this for several years, I've learned that sometimes the sex is actually the easy part.In this episode of Midnight Sakura, I talk about what working as a jofu (女性用風俗) therapist / male escort in Japan actually involves when I'm not with a client.From promoting yourself through picture diaries (写メ日記) and social media, to setting schedules, waiting for reservations, traveling across Tokyo, dealing with cancellations, and trying to turn new customers into regular clients, there's a lot of work happening behind the scenes.But perhaps the most complicated part is maintaining relationships with clients.How much communication should happen outside an appointment? When does customer service start to feel like a real relationship? What happens when a client becomes emotionally attached to a therapist—or when the therapist starts developing feelings himself?Ultimately, it raises a bigger question: What are sex workers actually selling?If physical pleasure were the only thing people wanted, there are plenty of toys and machines capable of providing it. People choose another human being because they're looking for something those machines can't provide.Sex? That's the easy part.Welcome to Midnight Sakura.#MaleEscort #Japan #Jofu #SexWork #LifeInJapan