Got a burning question but a little afraid to ask about something very personal? Sometimes a female point of view is needed when it comes to some questions. That's the point of this section. Ms. Hunter is an exotic dancer in Los Angeles who is also Internet enabled AND ready and willing to help those in need of some advice. As always, remember that she is not a doctor or lawyer and the opinions expressed by her are not medical or legal advice. Moreover, Ms. Hunters opinions do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Z Bone. Here is Ms. Hunter's dancing resume: "I began dancing in Atlanta, GA. It's all nude, full liquor, no touching. You must stand outside of the customer's knees when dancing. Most of the clubs are very strict, and do not tolerate girls acting nasty or customers getting out of line. I've traveled around and danced in many different cities, and the rules do differ throughout the country. So, although my opinion may differ from that of a dancer you may know, I have found that it is pretty much in line with most dancers out there. Okay, having cleared that up.." If you have a question for Ms. Hunter that just can't wait, e-mail her directly NOW and find relief.

Sexy Shoes
October 11, 1997

Q:
FYI: The best place for sexy shoes is the Wild Pair Outlet in Santa Monica on Wilshire Blvd. and 18th Street. You can find stilettos, platforms, etc. for $8-$12.
H:
You ROCK, Bob!!! Thank you. (I'm not sure WHY you know that, but thank you nonetheless)

Q:
Ummmm, I have no idea why I know it... maybe it's because my darn girlfriend was using my E-Mail Login... Man, this is a strange message to get.... She's laughing at me as I write this.... Bob

Lazy Euros, Get Out!
October 9, 1997

Q:
I was at Bare Elegance on contest night and was told to leave along with 2 other black girls, I am white. Every single one of the contestants allowed to perform was Latin. (This letter is not being written to be racist.)

I complained to the female manager and she told me to come in for an audition. I did so the following week, dressed and ready-to-go. Before I even took my clothes off, she told me that my "face and hair were too ugly to ever dance" and to "get lost." I am a 20-year old, [legal] European immigrant. In front of everybody at Bare Elegance, she ridiculed me racially (I believe she is Armenian), including phrases such as "you fucking lazy Euros think you're all so sexy and can just sit pretty and get paid". She then told me I was "too fucking ugly to work at any club," and that I "should dye my hair." (It's natural platinum blonde.)

Well Ms. Hunter, this is not the first time! A girl in Glendale, who is nearly 6', tanned, toned, and a blonde bombshell (who is Russian with a REAL accent, not cultivated like some dancers), went down there and had a similar run-in.

I am Irish, 5'9" and sorry, but not bad looking. I attract a heavy duty Asian clientele, as well as others. This situation has also occurred with several African-American dancers.

My point, is that these were all top-notch, beautiful, cream-of-the-crop dancers, who were blatantly told they were not being hired because of their ethnicity. Everything in this letter is 100% true.

In my opinion: Bare Elegance takes the "Exotic" out of the term "Exotic Dancer."
H:
WELL!!! (sitting with mouth agape) I cannot even believe this sh*t! (Sorry, but the use of an explitive was quite necessary in this case.)

For once, I don't even know what to say. Girl (and all others who have had the displeasure of encountering a similar situation), I am so very sorry that you were made to feel badly by this ugly, ignorant, tactless, classless, mannerless, hateful, prejudice-perpetuating bitch!!! (Again, my opinions do not necessarily reflect Z-Bone's. LOL!)

None of you should ever be humiliated like that. Being a dancer is a lot harder than people think. Despite the fact that we have the freedom to make our own schedule, and that it's possible to make decent money (not ALL the time), the environment is very taxing on your psyche and that alone, should be reason enough for a club manager to treat you with a modicum of respect.

I think that Z-Bone, Andy (Private Dancer magazine) and I will be taking a little jaunt over to Bare Elegance, to see what exactly is going on over there. And you can be sure that I will have an [ethnic] potpourri of dancers in tow.

I hope you've found a welcoming, safe, environment in which to work. Upon return from Bare Elegance, I will be sure to inform you (all) of our findings.

MizHunter

Is There $ in Dancing?
September 30, 1997

Q:
I have contemplated dancing at a nude bar many times because there are less girls. I have done many nude contests throughout L.A. and have no problem with it. My question is how can these girls make any kind of decent money when most men have not been drinking and on top of all that the house usually takes about 50% of your dance money?
H:
The money the girls make in nude clubs varies. The key to making money in a nude club is to have "regular" customers that come to see you weekly. In clubs that don't serve alcohol, the men don't stay very long (on the average, about an hour) unless they are there to see one girl specifically. If they don't drink, then they usually stay longer.

I danced nude in Atlanta (where they do serve alcohol), and made about the same money there that I do here dancing in a topless club. We ran anywhere from 25-70 girls a night. There was a set tip-out. $10 to the house, $10 to the bar and 10% of what you make to the dj. (Usually averaged out to about $50-$60 a night.) I will say that the clubs that are alcohol-free, tend to have better-behaved customers.

I would guess that some nude clubs are more leniant than others when it comes to taking 50% of your nightly earnings...depending upon what kind of night you had, and if you're easy to work with. (i.e., not acting like a total princess)

Hope I've answered your question....

MizHunter

Just Me and My Girlfriend
August 2, 1997

Q:
My girlfriend and I are both up scale professionals that enjoy sex in many ways. With regard to the safer and nicer clubs around: What clubs in the Orange County or LA area would be best to take my girlfriend to?
H:
Z Bone gives full, detailed descriptions for each club he reviews. If you click here it will take you to a menu of clubs in Orange County. You can also click on LA Clubs and decide which would be the best for you.

It has become very "chic" for girls to go strip clubs as of late. I have encountered a number of female customers in the past few months. They are loads of fun, usually tip better than the men and are very complimentary to the girls.

Q:
Which clubs allow table dances by the girls for female customers?
H:
To the best of my knowledge, I believe ALL clubs allow the dancers to dance for women. However, whether you are a male or female customer, just remember that there is no touching. (Although some clubs are more lenient than others.)

Q:
How far can my girlfriend go in terms of dressing sexy inside the clubs? Are there rules about how much she can show?
H:
Tell her to wear whatever she feels comfortable in. (Please wear panties, as you never do know who was sitting there before you... and what went on.) If she wants to wear a short skirt, and a low-cut blouse with cleavage showing, that's fine. If you really want to get "into" it, go to The Wild Pair (a shoe store chain that can be found in a number of malls. Not the Beverly Center, though.) and purchase a pair of stilettos for her. My personal preference is the 5" heel with ankle straps. They are soooooo sexy and look great worn with nothing else but a smile. (For when you get home.)

On an ending note, I'd like to add that it is in poor taste for a female customer to get up and dance and "show" herself in the club. Management (and the dancers), look down upon it, and it could be an embarrassing situation for the customers.

Have a GREAT time, be careful...and don't drive drunk!

Samoooooooooooooch!!!

Ms. Hunter

Hardcore Lapping
July 18, 1997

Q:
I really enjoy the clubs that allow for hard (and I do mean hard) core lap dances because some of the dancers let me do what I love best -- licking p--y. What clubs would you recommend for this type of activity, and what do you dancers generally think of this... I mean it is pretty nasty.
H:
My recommendation for a nasty club? I suggest you read Z Bone's column more thoroughly. He is the expert in that area, and gives full detail on and "Nasty" ratings for each club he reviews.

What do I think of someone licking my "cookie"? I think they would end up on the floor with a fat lip or out the door on the street (depending upon who got to him first, me or the bouncer). It's against the law to touch and be touched. Just so you know, if there were an undercover vice cop sitting next to you and you licked a girl, SHE would be the one to get arrested!!! The girls are there to DANCE for you, they are not your lovers, they are not for hire (Though there are some of you girls out there that just HAVE to set a bad example for the rest of us).

Why don't you attempt to lift your knuckles off the ground, stand upright, act civilized, and keep your tongue in your mouth. You may not be aware of this, but AIDS can be contracted through saliva and all other bodily fluids. So, you could get the virus as well as give it. Something to think about, Ape Boy!

Q:
What do you do when a guy cums in his pants when you give him a hot lap?
H:
Funny you should ask. I just had this conversation with a few of my co-workers last night. One of the girls was telling me that in San Francisco the men will wear condoms beneath their jeans / slacks / shorts so that if they happen to cum during the dance, they won't make a mess. Another girl told me that when 15 seconds into the song, her customer had cum... she jumped up, looked at him in horror, called him a "f*cking idiot," and ran to the dressing room and showered for a half hour.

Everyone is different. We all have different tolerance levels, and some girls are nastier than others. I would recommend trying to control yourself OR if you can't, wear a condom so that you don't embarrass yourself and the girl. And again, the whole AIDS issue is an important factor. So let's be smart and careful about these things.

Player or Played?
July 18, 1997

Q:
I have been attending a club in the LA area for some time now. There is a dancer there who is the only one I go there for. I have an interest in her and was wondering if I should ask her to lunch or something of that nature. My question is that, would this be the right thing to do, or should I just go to see her strip? Should I let my intentions and feelings be know to her? Or am I being played for a fool because this is her job.
H:
Okay, I'm going to break this down for you into questions you need to ask yourself, along with answers that will tell you whether or not you're being played. Be honest with yourself.

1. How many times a week to you go to this club? <2-4 times a week?>
   • EACH time you go, how much money do you give her? <$70-$200?>
   • Is it an amount you consider to be "hefty?" <yes?>
   • Is the money you give her, cutting into your own budget? <yes?>

2. Does she tell you about her financial hardships and ask if you can, "help her out?" (Maybe about once a month.) <Asking for more than you usually give?>

3. Does she have a boyfriend? <yes?>

4. Has she ever verbally expressed an interest in going out with you? <no?>

5. Has she given you her home phone number? (Pager #'s don't count) <no?>

6. Does she call and ask you to come in to see her at work on slow nights? <yes?>

Now, in all fairness to dancers (myself included), let me say this:

There are some customers we consider to be friends and "Safety Customers." This means that we truly enjoy your company, like talking with you and feel comfortable enough with you to assume that you're not going to try to solicit us for sex. Basically, we have developed a trust in you.

Note: The words "dancer / stripper / entertainer" are NOT synonymous with "hooker" or "prostitute."

Moving right along... Although our job requires us to be attractive, nice, polite and friendly (I KNOW not ALL girls are like that, but bear with me), you have to understand that we do not go to work to get dates. We're there to entertain, maybe ease some stress & hopefully make you feel comfortable so that you'll want to come back and see us. When a customer crosses that line and asks a girl out, the trust factor dwindles or disappears altogether and we no longer feel comfortable with that person.

My advice to you is to NOT ask her out, and be content with your friendship with her. She'll probably turn out to be a better friend to you in the long run. I've been in that situation MANY times, trust me on this.

Good luck and do the right thing, Mike.

Smooooooochies...

MizHunter

Bottoms Up
July 14, 1997

Q:
Do you have any type of bikini that has a high waist and a low back to hide stretch marks from child bearing? I suppose there are many of us in the market for a high-waisted, low-back bikini. Someone should figure that one out!!!!!
H:
In my infinite wisdom, my little mommy, here's what I have come up with:
As there are many dancers who do have stretch marks from childbearing (and otherwise), I can offer you three suggestions:

1. Find someone who specializes in making "dancer" costumes and describe to them what you want specifically. Most are very happy to work with you and once they have your pattern, they can produce as many bottoms as you need.

2. If you do not have access to a clothier, Fredericks of Hollywood and Victoria's Secret both, carry high-waisted thongs in cotton or polyester in a variety of colors, OR

3. If you're not happy with the way the above-mentioned bottoms look, you can get a little skirt that has a band around the waist that covers the top half of your...bottom. That way, the customers see what they want to see, and not what you don't want them to see! Ya' see? Hoping you success in your search for the perfect bottom...oh, and panties too!