College boys turn to sex for quick bucks

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Rich homosexuals turn 'sugar daddies' for young college boys, who make a quick buck in return for sexual favors.

Rohan, a final year engineering student lives a secret life after college hours. "I chat with customers and fix up appointments through a gay dating website (planetromeo.com). Apart from the money I get from patrons, I also have land on my name (worth ` 2.5 lakh) from others. Sex work helps me live a comfortable lifestyle."

He's not the only one. Raju, a 19-year-old student, reveals, "One day an elderly man propositioned me and was ready to pay me money in return. Now, I am a student by day and a sex worker by night."

With rich "sugar daddies" supporting their lifestyles, Rohan and Raju have joined a growing number of college boys in Hyderabad who are turning to flesh trade for easy money. And it's not just moolah that keeps them going. Some are just happy with all the free shopping and gifts like mobile phones, watches and jewellery that are showered on them in return for sexual favors. And once they get used to all the attention and big bucks, there is no looking back for these boys. "Why should I stop?" asks Rohan, adding, "I pay my own college fees and my brother's school fees. Also, I'll use the money to fund my US education." 

 

It all started out of desperation. "My cousin had once offered me a gift in exchange of sex when I was in school. But I had refused then. But later I turned to him when I was in college and I needed ` 3000 to pay my fees. He introduced me to his pals and this became a regular affair. I'd either be paid in cash or kind. There was a man who would even spend half of his salary on me. It's been two years since I have been offering sex for money. Through a website, educated clients from well-to-do families approach me."

Entertainment ke liye kuch bhi karega
There are also those who took a fancy to this trade just to support their lifestyles. "I stay alone in the city and when guys started hitting on me, I used this opportunity to make money in exchange for fun, So, what's the big deal if I am a BEd student by day and a sex worker by night?" asks Madan. Another final year BCom student adds, "My pocket money wasn't enough to support my expensive lifestyle. That's when I learnt of this trend where older men pay young boys like me for sexual services. Now, I manage to make around ` 15,000-25,000, which is big money for a college-goer like me."

Naughty after 40
A member of an organization for sex workers admits that this trend of college students being involved in flesh trade, is alarming. "We conducted a survey where we found that a lot of homosexual men above 40 years turn to young college boys for sex. And youngsters are in it for quick money," he says.

All in the sly
Many of these young boys, who use dating websites to create a profile and attract customers earn anything from ` 1000-1500 to ` 6000 and more. Others get paid in kind - mobiles, watches, free travel, shopping etc. These college-goers, who hide their secret lives from not just parents, but also friends, find different ways to justify their financial independence. From "I take tuition for school kids" to "I have a part-time job", the excuses vary.