The term Male Prostitute is sometimes used in the press to specify the difference but am not sure if it refers to homosexual or heterosexual, er, practitioners! The dictionary definition implies the term prostitute could apply to either gender but then does state "Usually female". In spite of a lengthy media career, I have led a very sheltered life too, Clare. I hadn't come across many of the terms discussed but can't say I feel particularly deprived. Take care, Elaine -----Original Message----- From: ebooktalk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ebooktalk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Clare Gailans Sent: Friday, 26 July 2013 6:48 AM To: ebooktalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [ebooktalk] Re: LANGUAGE QUESTION Oh, I hadn't thought of male prostitutes in the sense of offering their services to women. What a sheltered life I must have led! Clare