The Story I hired a male escort for my 70th birthday - the Sunday Story
Nov 2, 2025
In this engaging narrative, Olivia Case, a producer and reader for The Story, shares Gail Rice's bold journey into the world of hiring a male escort for her 70th birthday. Gail reflects on her struggles with aging and the disillusionment of dating apps, ultimately inspired by the film 'Good Luck to You, Leo Grande.' She candidly describes the awkwardness of her first experience, the disconnect, and her pursuit of vulnerability and fulfillment. After disappointment, she bravely attempts again, discovering a newfound sense of intimacy and empowerment.
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Birthday Escort Decision
- Gail Rice decided to hire a male escort for her 70th birthday to counter dread about ageing and reclaim sensuality.
- She booked a three-hour session with Mitch, choosing an erotic massage and an orgasm for £800 but felt nervous and exposed beforehand.
Touch As Mental Health Care
- Gail frames touch as a core psychological need linked to loneliness and health, not a luxury.
- She treated hiring an escort partly as a mental-health strategy to address 'skin hunger.'
Awkward First Session
- Gail met Mitch in the hotel lobby and the session moved slowly into awkward small talk and minimal touch.
- The massage felt perfunctory, left her disconnected, and she asked him to leave before the session ended.