If money and health weren't major concerns then I would change the way that I hobby altogether. I save up and build up for about 2-3 months and then I binge. In part I like the novelty of new encounters, but the lack of familiarity sometimes carries its way into the BCD activities. The way that I would change would be to have 3-6 "go to" dates that I'm about to spend anywhere from a weekend up to a week with on a mini holiday or vacation. I would expect to compensate them for time spent while additionally covering meals, lodging and a few activities (shopping would not be one). Essentially, I would hobby like having an out of town girlfriend where you can enjoy the experience of companionship in small bursts.
Great post btw!
Originally Posted by thewoodthatcould
You bring up good points about the health part. I really didn't think of it that much, I'm always careful (or atleast I think I am, and you've got me thinking more about it)
I've never thought about the longer duration aspect - I normally do single day - 60-90 min but haven't done overnights or travel. I think that would bring a whole new level to hobbying but I don't have the flexibility to disappear for several days currently.
It's interesting - the more and more I read about the hobby, the more and more I'm finding most guys would love to have the companionship without the strings....