Over a year off, now want to get back in to punting...

[Jonahp]

I've had a year and a half off from punting and am looking to get back in to it again.
Went off it because of a STD scare so the mood just didn't set in any more for quite some time.

Now I'm looking to get on the (w)horse again but my mind is playing tricks on me and I keep "reliving" my gum clinic visit and the swab.
Albeit nothing was found it hit me quite hard and I got a bit scared of actually catching something and subsequently giving it to my partner.
I'd like to get on it again.... I have the cash ready, I have the punting phone ready and charged hidden away.
But whilst I have a hotlist on AW with many I want to try I cannot seem to actually book someone and bite the bullet.
Am I now a lost cause?
I want to get in to it again.
Anyone faced a similar dilemma?

[mrdiamond77]

I had a scare about 3 years ago when a condom split during sex with a Romanian WG.  Thankfully everything was fine and the tests proved that I was healthy but it was a bit worrying and I did have a break from punting for about a year.  I am now back punting again and am not regretting it.

[Rickrabbit]

I haven't punted for over two years. I didn't have a scare but just lost the willie to live the punters life. I have checked in on UkP from time to time for inspiration, always with the view of getting back on the w-horse, even made a number of bookings only to cancel them (in good time) in the end.

I am still hoping for that irresistible one but with an £80p/h or £60 p/hh upper limit, a phobia of Romanian and Brazilian SP's and an Ilford/East London punting ground, along with a prevailing "meah!" attitude, its been a doddle not to punt...so far. We live in hope.

Even considered erotic massage as a way back in, but still nothing appeals as prices for massage can be similar to FS prices with my limitations. Maybe the game has moved on and left me behind. Any guidance gratefully received.

[figleaf]

I'm also hardly punting lately after 15 years of indulging.  A few people have said the same to me.

I wonder if it's something about the industry, how it's going with all of the EEs and Adultwork scene.  Too many average experiences out there.

[Jonahp]

Thanks for your input guys.
I will keep looking and perhaps one day the mood to punt will again take hold of me.
At least I hope it will, as I know I enjoyed it prior to my going off it.

[Jimmyredcab]

I'm also hardly punting lately after 15 years of indulging.  A few people have said the same to me.

I wonder if it's something about the industry, how it's going with all of the EEs and Adultwork scene.  Too many average experiences out there.

You are not alone.
After 35+ years I have simply become disillusioned with the whole scene, doubt I will ever retire completely but I am happy to indulge once a month, sometimes less .

Adultwork is full of shit, either headless photos or lowlife Romanians, I am no longer willing to gamble on a good experience, better things to do with my money.

[smartieshouse]

Ive probably been at it for approximately 25 years.

2bh i dont think you ever actually retire so to speak as you always mantain that punter attitude so to speak.

I can go off the scene for a while but i always enjoy finding some1 to tempt me back.

[Jonahp]

You are not alone.
After 35+ years I have simply become disillusioned with the whole scene, doubt I will ever retire completely but I am happy to indulge once a month, sometimes less .

Adultwork is full of shit, either headless photos or lowlife Romanians, I am no longer willing to gamble on a good experience, better things to do with my money.

I can relate to this somewhat. I find girls on AW but when it comes to booking my brain goes "will she really be worth it" and then I cop out.
Which is a little frustrating, I used to, prior to the scare, only punt to celebrate something or reward myself. So we're talking around a punt every 6+ months for me.
But now that I want to reward myself again I still cop out...
Really weird feeling.

[cerealpunter]

I can relate to this somewhat. I find girls on AW but when it comes to booking my brain goes "will she really be worth it" and then I cop out.
Which is a little frustrating, I used to, prior to the scare, only punt to celebrate something or reward myself. So we're talking around a punt every 6+ months for me.
But now that I want to reward myself again I still cop out...
Really weird feeling.

I'm another one struggling to get motivated with punting again, punted for best part of 30 years, now it just seems like hard work, can spend hours on AW but find it difficult for times/ locations etc to tally, or I find some negative comments and end up talking myself out of it, or run out of time.
I never thought that I would find it difficult to punt, maybe it is just a phase.
Sometimes I think we are trying to turn punting into more of an "exact science" (reviews etc) something it will never be

[Jimmyredcab]

Sometimes I think we are trying to turn punting into more of an "exact science" (reviews etc) something it will never be

The problem with reviews is that we all have different tastes, I have seen positive reviews for fat old Hungarians that make me want to puke. 

[cerealpunter]

The problem with reviews is that we all have different tastes, I have seen positive reviews for fat old Hungarians that make me want to puke. 

That's what I mean when I say it will never be an "exact science" too many variables, and what works for one doesn't work for the next guy, you've only got to do a bit of people watching to see how people's taste differs. Then you've got the fact the girl might be having a bad day for whatever reason. You've only got to look at the reviews for "cody sexy milf" to see how one guys experience was so different, now that might have been a one off situation, but who would want to risk it now

[LL]

You are not alone.
After 35+ years I have simply become disillusioned with the whole scene, doubt I will ever retire completely but I am happy to indulge once a month, sometimes less .

Would you entertain the possibility that it's you that's changed after 35+ years of punting and that's why you now hardly ever punt? 

Compared with 35 years ago, many people might feel that the punting scene had gotten much better, not worse!  I don't have 35 years experience of anything yet I can still look at what's happened in the scene since you started. There are now: more girls on offer, from all different countries (I know you don't appreciate such variety but many of us do); more reliable contact methods for the girls; a vast network of likeminded individuals with which to share our experiences (for those of us who can actually be bothered ); cheap and easily-obtainable medications, should we need them, to enable us to enjoy it fully; not to mention quick and easy, non-judgemental STI testing for peace of mind.

[Brazilian Martian]

The problem with reviews is that we all have different tastes, I have seen positive reviews for fat old Hungarians that make me want to puke. 

 Agree 100 percent here jrc there was a review written this week in the london board and when I saw the heffa, i could not believe someone in their right mind would even attempt to punt with such a DOG.

But as they say different strokes for different folks but some peoples choices are totally bizzare  straight out of a horror movie.

[Jimmyredcab]

Would you entertain the possibility that it's you that's changed after 35+ years of punting and that's why you now hardly ever punt? 

Compared with 35 years ago, many people might feel that the punting scene had gotten much better, not worse!  I don't have 35 years experience of anything yet I can still look at what's happened in the scene since you started. There are now: more girls on offer, from all different countries (I know you don't appreciate such variety but many of us do); more reliable contact methods for the girls; a vast network of likeminded individuals with which to share our experiences (for those of us who can actually be bothered ); cheap and easily-obtainable medications, should we need them, to enable us to enjoy it fully; not to mention quick and easy, non-judgemental STI testing for peace of mind.

Well I much preferred the scene in the late eighties, a good street presence and lots of brothels operating in my area ---- we managed quite well without Romanian skanks.

The only improvement would be the invention of Viagra and similar medications, although in the eighties I didn't need it.

[rubric]

Would you entertain the possibility that it's you that's changed after 35+ years of punting and that's why you now hardly ever punt? 

Compared with 35 years ago, many people might feel that the punting scene had gotten much better, not worse!  I don't have 35 years experience of anything yet I can still look at what's happened in the scene since you started.

TBH I think the scene has definitely improved from when I first started punting in the 90s .. that said, I think it's gone downhill somewhat over the last 10-15 years or so.  I don't think the model of groups of girls who move from place to place necessarily lends itself to a good experience, and basically leads to girls relying on volume rather than repeat custom.

So I'm in a similar boat - occasionally punt, and have a mix of experiences, but even if they were good they are hard to repeat.

[Jimmyredcab]

I don't think the model of groups of girls who move from place to place necessarily lends itself to a good experience, and basically leads to girls relying on volume rather than repeat custom.

I agree, these girls are normally controlled by a Sergei type character who takes his 50%, why would she bother to give a good service when she will be in a new area next week.

When I say controlled, I don't mean forced.

[smiths]

Would you entertain the possibility that it's you that's changed after 35+ years of punting and that's why you now hardly ever punt? 

Compared with 35 years ago, many people might feel that the punting scene had gotten much better, not worse!  I don't have 35 years experience of anything yet I can still look at what's happened in the scene since you started. There are now: more girls on offer, from all different countries (I know you don't appreciate such variety but many of us do); more reliable contact methods for the girls; a vast network of likeminded individuals with which to share our experiences (for those of us who can actually be bothered ); cheap and easily-obtainable medications, should we need them, to enable us to enjoy it fully; not to mention quick and easy, non-judgemental STI testing for peace of mind.

My punting is infinitely better than 30 year ago, apart from the net there is also UKP of course, if a punter cant locate any good WGs in London anyway from being a member on here I would advise them to give it up and take up knitting.

[smiths]

TBH I think the scene has definitely improved from when I first started punting in the 90s .. that said, I think it's gone downhill somewhat over the last 10-15 years or so.  I don't think the model of groups of girls who move from place to place necessarily lends itself to a good experience, and basically leads to girls relying on volume rather than repeat custom.

So I'm in a similar boat - occasionally punt, and have a mix of experiences, but even if they were good they are hard to repeat.

A/W has got a lot worse in the last 18 months in my area, its like wading knee deep in shit looking for a gem now, which is why UKP is more important than ever in my opinion.

[smiths]

I agree, these girls are normally controlled by a Sergei type character who takes his 50%, why would she bother to give a good service when she will be in a new area next week.

When I say controlled, I don't mean forced.

IMO most WGs of any nationality have a pimp, the idea of a real Indie is as rare as rocking horse shit in my view.

People like you mention Sergei but there is also his female counterpart that are really springing up nowadays, often ex-WGs looking to make money off other WGs, and Brit pimps Kevins and his female counterpart who have been operating for decades. Its also not a fact that ALL WGs pay 50% to their pimp though I imagine some do, if foreign from a poor country they may well still be making far more money than they could be staying at home so its all relative to the WGs earnings capability.

[peter purves]

I've had a year and a half off from punting and am looking to get back in to it again.
Went off it because of a STD scare so the mood just didn't set in any more for quite some time.

Now I'm looking to get on the (w)horse again but my mind is playing tricks on me and I keep "reliving" my gum clinic visit and the swab.
Albeit nothing was found it hit me quite hard and I got a bit scared of actually catching something and subsequently giving it to my partner.
I'd like to get on it again.... I have the cash ready, I have the punting phone ready and charged hidden away.
But whilst I have a hotlist on AW with many I want to try I cannot seem to actually book someone and bite the bullet.
Am I now a lost cause?
I want to get in to it again.
Anyone faced a similar dilemma?

...Is there something much deeper going on here rather than losing interest due to being in the game too long?

Cheers!!

[mrdiamond77]

A/W has got a lot worse in the last 18 months in my area, its like wading knee deep in shit looking for a gem now, which is why UKP is more important than ever in my opinion.

Yes you cannot rely on AW alone.  UK Punting has been a great help for me since I joined this year.

[fairfield]

IMO most WGs of any nationality have a pimp, the idea of a real Indie is as rare as rocking horse shit in my view.
People like you mention Sergei but there is also his female counterpart that are really springing up nowadays,.....

+1, and don't forget the chinese madams, Mrs Yu Si Ho ? The one i saw in Liverpool was a real beauty and oozing wealth, but with 2 solid male minders didn't dare say a word. Had to focus only the wg.

Jonahp, the clinic visit does seem to have made a big impression on you. Could i suggest you visit it again just for a check up? There's no guarantees in this hobby so i think regular visits are in order anyway. Found after a third time, its just like going to the dentists and you might feel more relaxed about punting.     

[Malvolio]

It's just like getting back on your bike after falling off - once you get over the hump (so to speak) of the first punt you'll be fine.  Perhaps try a parlour if you're worried about the randomness of punting someone off AW.

[Taggart]

Like many, I've become very disillusioned with  the paid sex scene. You could link it to:

- the growth of Romanians (at least two in every town) and their poor service
- the lack of quality, slim British girls within 50 miles of my area
- the retirement or return home of girls who were enjoyable - Holly Golightly (aka Rosie20), Victoria Rose, Violet Gray, Tinkerbell25, Emily Jane etc
- the increase of fatter/dumpy/ugly/desperate women
- lack of WGs who take fingers/CIM/OWO/kissing
- previously highly rated WGs who've lost the plot and dont care
- women who operate a conveyor belt system
- women with no feedback foe 3 months or more, suggesting not working.
- a combination of all of these.

It's 18 months since my last punt, and though I've tried to book a couple in the past month or so, diaries have not coincided. I've cut down on overnights for business to, but TBH, it's not bothered me greatly, I've not been that desperate to indulge but would with the right WG, have loads more cash and even Mrs T says I'm more chilled, though I prefer to think of it as middle aged maturity. 

It'll happen, not sure when.

[Jonahp]

Jonahp, the clinic visit does seem to have made a big impression on you. Could i suggest you visit it again just for a check up? There's no guarantees in this hobby so i think regular visits are in order anyway. Found after a third time, its just like going to the dentists and you might feel more relaxed about punting.   

Oddly enough I have kept up my regular gum visits. Once every 6 months. Clean bill every time, never assumed anything but clean bill as I am fairly sure my female partner is not seeing prossies. or anyone else.
The gum clinic visits don't bother me at all.

...Is there something much deeper going on here rather than losing interest due to being in the game too long?

Cheers!!

Perhaps you are right. Maybe the reason I can't bite the bullet is because I perhaps don't need to punt...? Frustrating.