Age being a factor?

[Bobsburgers69]

I've seen one threat on the worldwide eccie about how the younger population are starting to get into the hobby more and more because of no emotional attachment. I know some providers have a age requirement and I understand why they do It so I wonder; do y'all think as the younger population gets more interested in the hobby that some providers will start overlooking their age requirements? will screening become more strict? Or will it all depend on the customers record?

[John4229]

I’ve read a number of marketing studies on the younger population – the generation called “millennials.” It seems likely they will be interested in the hobby, not because of emotional attachment, but because of poor social skills.

They use technology (mobile, mainly) to communicate and most don’t do very well having face-to-face conversation with real people. It’s hard just to carry on a conversation with some/many them. They don’t even like talking to each other – you can see them in restaurants, pointedly ignoring the people at the table and staring into their mobile devices.

It’s already been observed that they have great difficulty forming what older generations consider “normal” relationships. The combination of poor communication skills and being very narcissistic and self-centered makes it nearly impossible to make a meaningful connection.

So all of this is to say: yeah, those of them that still have an interest in real sex instead of cyber sex (which is just wanking, using a mobile device to watch or read porn) will need to turn to the hobby to be able to engage in physical “intimacy” without any social or personal connection to others.

Whether providers will lower age limits to gain their business or the millennial generation will simply age into the hobby is anyone’s guess. Serving them in any capacity is difficult, because they’re very awkward, can’t be relied upon to do what they say, don’t communicate their needs well, and are quick to publicly complain if everything isn’t absolutely perfect.

My sense is that this kind of behavior is a major reason that providers generally don’t want to deal with clients under thirty – sooner or later the GenX and Boomer clients will exit the market – die off or our plumbing will just quit working. But my guess is that it will take a new generation of provider to be willing to deal with the new generation of customer.

[Guest070517]

I’ve read a number of marketing studies on the younger population – the generation called “millennials.” It seems likely they will be interested in the hobby, not because of emotional attachment, but because of poor social skills.

They use technology (mobile, mainly) to communicate and most don’t do very well having face-to-face conversation with real people. It’s hard just to carry on a conversation with some/many them. They don’t even like talking to each other – you can see them in restaurants, pointedly ignoring the people at the table and staring into their mobile devices.

It’s already been observed that they have great difficulty forming what older generations consider “normal” relationships. The combination of poor communication skills and being very narcissistic and self-centered makes it nearly impossible to make a meaningful connection.

So all of this is to say: yeah, those of them that still have an interest in real sex instead of cyber sex (which is just wanking, using a mobile device to watch or read porn) will need to turn to the hobby to be able to engage in physical “intimacy” without any social or personal connection to others.

Whether providers will lower age limits to gain their business or the millennial generation will simply age into the hobby is anyone’s guess. Serving them in any capacity is difficult, because they’re very awkward, can’t be relied upon to do what they say, don’t communicate their needs well, and are quick to publicly complain if everything isn’t absolutely perfect.

My sense is that this kind of behavior is a major reason that providers generally don’t want to deal with clients under thirty – sooner or later the GenX and Boomer clients will exit the market – die off or our plumbing will just quit working. But my guess is that it will take a new generation of provider to be willing to deal with the new generation of customer.

John 4229 -- you hit that one out of the PARK for sure...

[Lena Duvall]

I'll see clients as long as they are 21 or older. I've personally interfaced with way too many people who are twice as old as me, yet don't know how to act appropriately, communicate clearly, or respect boundaries for me to continue buying into notions that being older automatically equates to being more mature or emotionally intelligent.

[Guest070316-1]

I personally use the hobby as a way to upkeep social skills and better myself. Being at a young age when I joined (aspd that is), and an introvert at that, the hobby has helped me build confidence and furthering social skills in talking with others. Going to the socials and talking about the lifestyle seems to help also, rather than hiding it. Furthering the experience and going on an occasional date now and again to restaurants or movies has valuable lessons one might use in case a rw relationship does develop, or even if it's just for fun within the hobby. The hobby can be used in many ways depending on someones goals. Even having a short appointment now with someone new is more enjoyable as it was over 10 years ago. Thanks to the ladies who have helped me along the way.

[Mokoa]

Originally Posted by John4229

I’ve read a number of marketing studies on the younger population – the generation called “millennials.” It seems likely they will be interested in the hobby, not because of emotional attachment, but because of poor social skills.

They use technology (mobile, mainly) to communicate and most don’t do very well having face-to-face conversation with real people. It’s hard just to carry on a conversation with some/many them. They don’t even like talking to each other – you can see them in restaurants, pointedly ignoring the people at the table and staring into their mobile devices.

It’s already been observed that they have great difficulty forming what older generations consider “normal” relationships. The combination of poor communication skills and being very narcissistic and self-centered makes it nearly impossible to make a meaningful connection...

...Whether providers will lower age limits to gain their business or the millennial generation will simply age into the hobby is anyone’s guess. Serving them in any capacity is difficult, because they’re very awkward, can’t be relied upon to do what they say, don’t communicate their needs well, and are quick to publicly complain if everything isn’t absolutely perfect.

Nailed It!