While traditional male escort agencies have been around a while, Rent a Gent is a new offering with a twist; the men on its books are contractually obligated not to have sexual encounters with clients.

 

Operating in 12 states from all corners of the US and gaining fast popularity, the men on the Rent a Gent books are all deemed handsome, intelligent, and multi-talented, and you can hire them as companions for $200 an hour.

 

To investigate the Rent a Gent concept, 32-year-old writer Melanie Berliet, based in New York, booked Anthony; an actor and fitness instructor¹, for a three hour liaison²（联络）. 'He was, without a doubt, a true gentleman, and a naturally amiable³（亲切的）, well-educated guy,' she tells MailOnline.

 

Anthony wasn't an easy choice. Rent a Gent boasts men with a staggering range of professional offerings; from ex pro-football players to professional poker⁴ players, international models to DJ's; even teachers, professors and an aerospace⁵ engineer.

 

Company founder⁶ Sara Shikhman tells Miss Berliet that she has women hire men for almost every purpose; from home-improvements and babysitting to wedding plus-ones and piano lessons.

 

In the end, however, given the price tag, Miss Berliet opts⁷ for Anthony and doubles the date up with a one-on-one fitness session at the gym.

 

With a serious bout⁸ of 'anxiety-induced cottonmouth,' she met Anthony dressed in her workout gear at the New York Health & Raquet club.

 

In an account she penned for Thought Catalog, Miss Berliet wrote: 'I’m grateful that Anthony takes charge from the outset by guiding our conversation and instructing me where to go.

 

'He's done this before, I can tell, and he's a natural conversationalist. Though I can't seem to wipe the stupid girlish smile off my face, his presence puts me at ease.'

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