We all love going to the strip club, so when you are there act like it's a temple for worshipping women and obey the rules. Here are some simple tips to help.
Bring money
The strip club is not your neighborhood bar, so don’t get peeved when the girls approach you. Sure, you’re under no obligation to have a dance, but at the very least, bring some greenbacks. And if for some reason you’re short on cash, don’t fret—PayPal and Venmo are your friends! This also cuts out the typical 20 percent strip-club credit card surcharge. A win for both of you.
If you’re front row, pay for the show
Strip-club etiquette 101:
If you’re sitting at the stage, expect that the girls will come, shake their groove thing, and pull out their G string for a tip. That is your cue to show some love. If you proceed to just stare and not tip, it’s the ultimate insult and, not to mention, lame as fuck.
Time is money
Keep in mind that clubs charge a house fee. The girls have an overhead the minute they walk in. Sure, we can talk, but we can’t sit and hang out with you for hours. This is work time, not playtime. Tipping for conversation is strongly encouraged. And if you want your favorite dancer to yourself all night, get a room, a bottle, and a few hundred bucks.
This is not a petting zoo
Different cities have different rules regarding what goes down. And the clubs within those cities have their own rules. This also comes down to personal discretion. Remember: It’s her body, not yours. You should never take it upon yourself to go to her nether regions unless she makes it clear she wants you to.
Pay to come
We get that lap dances can induce thunder down under. After all, we want to make sure the blood’s circulating properly down there. But if it’s so good that you come in your pants and it gets on her, make sure you tip somewhere in the realm of $50-$100. At the very least, think of it as a dry-cleaning fee.
Something for the ladies
Couples can be fun. What’s not fun is the insecure girlfriend/wife in the club, not keen on seeing another woman slather herself all over her man. We promise, we’re not trying to take him. Just his wallet. Think of a dance as an accelerant. He’s going to get hot and bothered and take it out on you at the end of the night.
NOT All strippers are broken
For most of the girls, dancing is a stepping-stone to a better life—be it college, a down payment on a home, or shattering some debt. The next time you decide to paint them all as “broken” or diagnose them with “daddy issues,” think twice. That dance you’re paying for might be funding an MBA.
Put your camera away
Strip clubs are akin to casinos as far as photography and video are concerned. Don’t forget that most strippers do this in secret. And, honestly, no one wants to be broadcast on your social without their consent.
“What are you doing later?”
After dancing in seven-inch heels all night, we most likely want to soak in a hot tub and go to sleep. No joke—dancing all night gives way to a shitload of issues, from knee problems to bunions. You’re not the only one who gets stiff.
“Is that all?”
Look, we get that you’re turned on and, yeah, it might be a buzzkill to rub one out in the bathroom after a lap dance. However, we’re not banging you. We’re dancers, not hookers.
