I’m scared thinking that I might eventually catch an STI through papa-katsu (compensated dating in Japan).

I’m in Seattle. Other than HIV, they’re treatable. Just make sure to get tested regularly.

I’m Tetsu, a male member. The only surefire way to avoid STIs is not to have sex. It’s that simple. Whether it’s papa-katsu or a boyfriend or husband, he’s still a man. As long as there’s a possibility that you’ll have sex, you’ll never be free from worrying about whether he’s been with someone else.

I’m Hikōki, a male member. If you’re reading this Q&A in the first place, I’m afraid it’s probably already a lost cause. > “Is there any way to tell? I’d appreciate any advice!” The moment you start thinking that way, that kind of papa won’t be drawn to you. The papa you’re looking for will probably be attracted to girls who don’t read or think about places like this.

I’m Date◎Yume, a male member. I don’t think there’s any way to tell from the very beginning, but you could try: - Describing your preferred dating style in your profile. - If the man has made his profile public, taking a close look at his preferred dating style. - Consulting the branch staff. - Settling for a low-income member of the dating club like me. - Not specifically going for handsome men. - Choosing a male member who takes relationships seriously. Well, you’ll usually figure it out after meeting four or five times… (lol) Since attractive women keep joining one after another, I feel that maintaining an exclusive relationship is actually more difficult for male members than for women. Even an old guy like me tends to have longer-lasting relationships when seeing just one woman, perhaps because she feels more comfortable. It also seems to take longer for her to “graduate.” That said, there do appear to be male members who see only one woman at a time (they occasionally post in this Q&A section too), so try looking for one.