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Texas fracker turned escort says repression allowed business to flourish

Mickey says his stint as a handyman transformed into a lucrative sex business due to the region’s ‘self-denial’

Texas fracker turned escort says repression allowed business to flourish

TL;DR

  • A Texas fracker, known as Mickey, transitioned from handyman services to sex work, targeting wives of oil industry professionals.
  • He attributes his success to the area's repressive sexual attitudes and a widespread 'self-denial' among residents.
  • Mickey earned a mid-six-figure income over five years and learned about consensual non-monogamy.
  • He believes his experience highlights the hidden desires present in seemingly conservative communities.
  • Mickey timed his retirement to coincide with the release of a podcast about his experiences, ensuring his anonymity.
  • Sex work is illegal in Texas, but Mickey felt protected by the large number of frackers and the prevalence of similar lifestyles in the region.