We can’t talk right now,” says a nervous voice at the other end of the call. “My parents are home.” This voice belongs to a young male escort, who lives and works in a popular north Indian tourist town. His profile on a classifieds website, for escorts across genders, is promising—if a little boastful: “Professional, genuine, a boy-next-door with a naughty alter ego, who can make your most sensual dreams come true.” Yet, despite his claimed skills in bed, Anil (name changed on request) was on edge, thanks to a reality familiar to many young Indians: You can’t talk about sex within the four walls of your home. Away from the prying eyes of parents and society, male escorts like Anil have garnered rosters of “repeat” clients—women who are regular takers of their services, welcoming them into the comfort of five-star hotels as well as their homes. Meetings with married women are planned on days when their husbands won’t return for hours, unless they want to be present—for threesomes or cuckold arrangements. “Repeat clients are a matter of pride and an indicator of satisfaction for escorts,” says Rahul (name changed upon request), an escort who operates in New Delhi. He’s no stranger to being flown out to cities like Mumbai by clients who willingly foot bills for fine dining, premium accommodation and flights.