Q&A for How to Decide if You Should Become a Stripper

You can cover them with makeup, but be aware that at an interview, you may be asked to get undressed so they can see what they're getting.

Generally not. You generally get to set the rules on that, if the club itself doesn't set them. No one gets to touch you unless you give them permission to.

Yes, provided the piercings do not interfere with your routine (snagging on clothing, etc.).

Not necessarily, but some places might prefer that you do (or even require it).

Only people who go to the club you work at will know. You can also use a stage name.

Absolutely not. That would be considered prostitution. If there is a client you wanted to have sex with, meet up with the person outside of your stripping time.

Not necessarily. Stripping can be as simple as moving your body to the music, touching your body, writhing on stage, and giving lap dances.

It really depends on the club, but most of the time they will have you dance for them to see if you're good enough to dance there.

You will likely have to show ID to prove your age, and your employer may request your social security number to run a background check or for tax purposes.

Go go dancers are hired by clubs to dance and act like they are having fun to get others to do the same and attract more people to the club. Topless dancers dance topless.

Go to a pole dancing class and talk to the other women.

If you're new to stripping, then you can could do it at home in front of a mirror, then you'll see what the audience would see. You could also strip in front of some friends and they could give you tips, and they probably wouldn't heckle you if you're nervous.

There are strippers with breasts of all shapes and sizes.

You would need to be at least 18. If the club serves alcohol, they probably require you to be 21, so make sure you check with the managers/girls/etc. Most places probably want you to be 21 or over.

Sorry, but the vast majority of strippers are women, hence the focus of the article. The basic process is the same either way, and you can still follow most of these guidelines. You'll just be stripping for gay men and/or straight women. If you want some guidelines on becoming a male stripper, see How to Become a Male Stripper .

Yes, if you give a customer permission to touch, he almost certainly will do so.

That depends on your personal beliefs and whether or not you can handle the negative views people might have of you should you take on this career. Many strippers are doing it to support children and families, as well.

Not necessarily. Those are skills you could acquire and learn over time with practice.

No, strippers can dance on stage or with patrons.

It depends on your outfit. I think platform shoes would go great with fishnets.

You have the right to shut down the session. There will always be security nearby, so you do not have to worry too much. If there is not security on hand, don't perform.

There is no age limit for when you should stop.

Yes, but you can work with the management on which shoes are acceptable.

Continue working and talk to them afterwards.

Yes, you can becuase a lot of different clubs have various demands and needs. They may want curvier girls for variety's sake.

This depends on state and local regulations, as well as the club.

Yes, but it depends on the club.

Yes, men can also become strippers.

You don't have to be a specific height; strippers come in all shapes and sizes.

It depends on the club. Some will let you decide on your own, but others may want to give you a name themselves.