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Thanks for sharing that info about the generic gel. I wasn’t aware. Although I haven’t read them, I’m aware that the studies you alluded to exist. When it comes to prostate health, though, I personally skew towards the cautious side. I don’t even take creatine because of the potential negative association with prostate health. But that’s just my personal preference due to my BPH and risk profile.

The last time I bought a SIM card in Brazil was either in 2024 or 2023. Both of my last two times were at the Vivo shop in the Shopping Frei Caneca mall in Consolação (close to where I usually stay when in SP). Although the last time was less than 12 months after the previous time, I had to show my passport to the Vivo employee for SIM card activation both times. (Point: Apparently my passport information was not saved in the Vivo system.) And both times I simply went to the drug store in the mall (the one facing the Vivo shop) to buy the minutes/plan (which was kindly explained to me by the Vivo employee). Before those two times in SP, I used a Claro shop in Ipanema (where I almost always stay when in RJ) to buy my local SIM card. Again, my passport was required. BTW, for reasons completely unrelated to the SIM card, I also recently obtained (very easily, online) a Brazilian CPF number. My understanding was that Claro/Vivo could use a CPF number for obtaining a local SIM card. However, when I offered to give my CPF number to the Vivo employee, she informed me that she doesn’t need it and that my passport is sufficient. I don’t think I’ve ever purchased a SIM card at a Brazilian airport. I use the airport’s WiFi to order my Uber.

TRT has intrigued me for a while but I decided against it because it seemed to be contraindicated in guys who are at high risk for prostate cancer. Later studies disputed that contraindication but nothing (that I’ve seen) is conclusive. I’m still avoiding TRT because—in my case—the potential risk outweighs the desired benefit. In your case (or rather, from what you’ve disclosed here), it seems some of the desired benefits of TRT aren’t being realized. I personally would follow your doc-down-under’s advice. Maybe your Thai doc can recommend some herbal alternatives (although I personally have no idea if any are effective).

Every age group has its advantages! The key is to recognize and leverage them before it’s too late.😉

It seems you’re taking the dosage that’s recommended for BPH. Assuming you have neither BPH nor ED, I think the recommended dose is 10 mg prn (but not more than once every 72 hours). If that doesn’t work, your doc could try switching you to sildenafil. When speaking with your doc, also discuss testosterone replacement therapy. Hopefully you find a solution!

My regimen is much more simple: tadalafil

Lee (@CallMeLee), thanks for this great report. Both entertaining and helpful (since I’m planning a trip to Bangkok and am new to the ‘fun’ scene there).

40-ish (And of course nobody who is 39 says that they are 40-ish, so…) 😉

@Latbear4blk, if you’re asking me, I didn’t. But I think I understand what caused that misunderstanding. I linked my response in somebody else’s thread. I’m not the OP of that thread. I’m just the dude who responded to a post in that thread.

Here’s a summary of my experience from a few months ago:

FlyerTalk is helpful: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/premium-fare-deals-740/

Mea culpa. Found the answer, from a post that was sticky posted: “You pay the guy after you finish, usually they will follow you down to the locker room, you get a $50.R bill out of your locker and give him the bill, and while everyone knows what's going on, it's interesting that everyone is discreat about this, usually the guy shakes your hand and you slip the folded up bill into his, just is the customary way of doing it.”

Based on my last experiences (late 2023), the most common end rate for top level guys on garotocomlocal in SP and RJ was 250 for the “complete” program. And by “top level” I’m strictly referring to the placement of their ads on the webpage. And I say “end rate” because most GPs who initially said 350 or 400 later came down to 250 after I responded (in Portuguese) with “Thanks, it’s higher than what I expected but I’ll think about it.” I personally liked the WhatsApp vibe of the guys who initially quoted in the 150 - 200 range much better and therefore usually hired in the 150 to 300 (plus surprise tip) range. And more from vivalocal than from garotocomlocal. (BTW, I have empathy for the guys who had a negative WhatsApp vibe since they’re probably inundated with messages from time wasters.)

Thanks @buttercawan! That’s great news. I didn’t know about this. (BTW, I was temporarily confused by the old event on their website. It seems the better URL is https://tnwbrazil.com.br.) I guess I’ll pack my earplugs 🙉

In Brazil the only sauna that I’ve been to is Rio G. Am not a fan of that sauna and haven’t been back in many years. Just saying that to provide context here. My next trip to Rio is next month. Based on the discussions that I’ve read here I’m now curious to try 117 and Point. Hopefully I’ll be able to provide a positive report afterword. To prepare for that visit, I have some questions: When, where and how does payment to GPs take place? Is payment made before or after the time spent with the GP? I’ve read in another thread here about a “pass” and a “ticket” but have no idea what that means. Is payment to the GP made in cash or via this “pass/ticket”? I believe I’ve read that keeping cash in the lockers is risky since at least one employee has been caught breaking into a locker. So if the lockers are not safe for the cash, do guys keep money in their sneakers while walking around? (I don’t recall if guys wore sandals or sneakers at G.) Cheers

Personally I prefer purchasing a local SIM card. That way I’ll have a local number for WhatsApp. My understanding is that e-sim companies do not provide local phone numbers. I always buy the SIM card directly in a store of the provider and ask an employee there to help with do the activation. They've always been helpful.

When I stumbled across these forums, I was shocked that people openly and unashamedly recount their experiences and recommendations for the sinister practice of sex tourism. What a bunch of pervs you are! I feel right at home 🤗 Since this is my first post, I’ll start with the country where I have the most (and most recent) experiences: Brazil. Rather than repeating what everybody else has already said, I’ll just highlight some of the salient points. Forgive any duplication with other threads. I understand that I cannot yet see all threads (since I’m a newbie) so my post my contain ideas that are already discussed in those invisible threads. In/out: I always order in when playing from Grindr or meeting a GP from an ad. When booking my AirBnB, I therefore avoid apartments that have rules along the lines of “Only persons registered at the time of booking are allowed in the apartment.” I’ll only use a hotel in a country that I haven’t visited (and only if I’m concerned about safety there). And when reserving that hotel, I’ll book it for two persons (to avoid a situation where the desk says that only one person is allowed in the room). In Rio I always stay in the Ipanema/Copacabana neighborhoods; in SP, always Consolação/Jardins. Ads: I use Grindr (for playing and for GPs), garotocomlocal and vivalocal. I enjoy tantra massages but also like screwing. I have hired two masseurs from vivalocal who advertise “massage only” to receive a tantra/naked massage… and ended up making out and having lots of foreplay with one and fucking the other one. In fact, that is my ideal GP date. Regarding the ad photos/videos, I’ve seen many ads over the last few years with the same old photos. (I do the same thing with my Grindr pics, so: pot, kettle). I also realized that many of the GPs do commercial photoshoots when they’re in peak condition (eg, after finishing a cycle of steroids). The difference between their peak condition and their standard condition might be significant. Of course, even in their non-peak condition they are usually gorgeous. So do not be disappointed if the 8-pack abs are missing when you meet your online GP in person. Online GP prices: When establishing contact with GPs, I use WhatsApp with a local number (from a local SIM) and write in Portuguese in an effort to not receive an inflated tourist price. Because I don’t want to give the GP a step-by-step play of everything that I want him to do, I usually just inform the GP that I enjoy massages and that I am top. Many GPs have one price for massages, plus another price for bottoming (which, if I remember correctly, they refer to as the “full program”). They usually also have a surcharge for Uber. To avoid any issues, I now am always clear that I am paying one single price for their time and that there are no surcharges. I usually get a lot of pushback regarding the Uber, but I prefer GPs who are flexible, so I stick with that filter. As a result, all of the GPs who I do not filter out have been great and have always received generous tips (much more than what the Uber surcharge would have been). Rejecting GPs: Chemistry is extremely important to me. If the GP has arrived in the last 120 seconds and no clothes have been removed, I will only give him the equivalent of what the Uber charge would have been but not the price of the massage/program. Luckily that has only happened once in the last 18 years. Dance clubs: I never finished mourning Le Boy (at the Ipanema/Copacabana intersection) and then had to start grieving the closure of The Week (Rio). So I don’t even bother with dance clubs when I visit Rio these days. São Paulo has many more options for nightlife, although frankly I haven’t tried any of the SP dance clubs because I’m always too busy enjoying the REAL reason for my trip. Safety: I use Uber instead of taxis. I never use street trade. The AirBnBs that I choose all have a doorman. A couple of times I made GPs send me (via WhatsApp) a copy of the ID that they would be showing to the doorman. I walk a lot while in Brazil but rare venture beyond Ipanema/Copacabana or Consolação/Jardins. While there, my clothes are never flashy; just basic shorts, tank top and sandals. No jewelry or watch. No phone in hand. No camera. When going to the beach, instead of wearing speedos I wear a swimsuit with a pocket and only take sunscreen, a book and enough money to rent a lounge and umbrella (and to buy a couple of drinks), but leave my cards, cash and phone in the AirBnB. Fortunately (knocking on wood as I type this) I personally haven’t had any physical safety issues (but do not know people who were not being cautious and were mugged or robbed at gunpoint). Gyms: Relatively inexpensive day passes are available at most conventional gyms. As you might imagine, the eye candy is there incredible. I never hooked up directly from the gym but did hook up on Grindr with someone who went to my gym. Rio vs SP: When I’m more in the mood for the beach and relaxing (with sex as an added bonus), definitely Rio. When I’m more in the mood for sex, definitely SP. If you’re mostly a fan of online GPs, note that many of them do travel circuits throughout Brazil. So don’t plan on going to a certain city just for one particular GP, since it is highly possible that he may have moved on to his next destination when you arrive. OK, I guess that’s (more than) enough for now. Hopefully someone finds this helpful.