bodyworker

English

Etymology

From body +‎ worker.

Noun

bodyworker (plural bodyworkers)

1. A person who builds the bodywork of a car.
2. A person who performs erotic massage for payment, and sometimes also prostitution.
   • 2011, Michael D. Smith, Christian Grov, In the Company of Men: Inside the Lives of Male Prostitutes, page 162:

     Gay Print Publications Outside of physical establishments like stripper/hustler clubs, male sex work resides within gay ... devoted to “online classified advertising service for gay male escorts and bodyworkers to promote themselves.

   • 2011, Michael D. Smith, Christian Grov, In The Company of Men, page 15:

     Men providing massage and bodywork exemplify a gray zone between a legal personal service and a sexualized...

   • 1995, Adrienne Crowder, Rob Hawkings, Opening the door, page 99:

     The bodyworker should explicitly tell the client that sexual touch or sexual stimulation will not be a part of their relationship.