The "Recruiting" title often refers to the industry practice of finding "straight" talent for gay adult media, but Dr. Kort's analysis typically delves into the deeper emotional and psychological reasons behind these experiences:

: The debate continues on whether it is "fair" for straight actors to take gay roles, with some arguing that talent is the only factor that should matter.

: In broader discussions of sexuality and privilege, some analyses (like those by John Scalzi) touch on how being a "straight white male" is often viewed as the "default" or "lowest difficulty setting" in society, which can make any deviation from that norm—even temporary—a significant psychological event. Related Industry Context [MEN] Straight to Gay - Recruiting, Part 1 - Jo...

: He discusses how certain men (the "recruiters") are specifically drawn to the challenge of "turning" or exploring with men who identify as straight.

In professional gay adult media, "recruiting" is a standard term for scouts who look for "straight-looking" or "straight-identifying" men because they are often more popular with audiences. The "Recruiting" title often refers to the industry