Hey everyone.(hppyists and providers) I've been on TER almost everyday for about a year and a half. (Even was VIP for a few months) I love the comraderie here and I know all the rules. Read many a review, bookmarked dozens of potentials. And studied the discussion boards.
     My bankroll is about to get a little better after a hard 2 years, and have always wanted to indulge in this hobby for several reasons. 1) Duh..haven't had a woman's touch in 4 years 2) after several bad partner choices, I prefer not to go this route for a while 3....and to you providers (most importantly to me) to be blunt, diabetes has limited my ummm...you know. In fact, 2 women left me because of this issue. I need to know if I can still be effective if I ever get into a relationship with a woman again.
     So, like I said, I want to start off with an understanding provider (knowing full well how nervous I will be). I'd imagine how excited I'd be I'd probably go a shorter 1/2 hour session. Should I just start with a massage provider? I GFE provider? A 5-review or more is what I'm thinking as I haven't been baptized. So any best Cleveland/Akron area provider referrels are extremely welcome.
     I've got my 57th birthday coming up in early September, and I thought it would be a perfect birthday gift to myself. Sorry so long-winded.............thanks in advance hobbyists and providers!

for a variety of reasons. If you are worried about being nervous then feeling rushed won't help. Give a good GFE provider an hour and she'll make it memorable for you and well worth your while. You won't find many (if any) good GFE providers offering 30 minute sessions.

...One hour with a good GFE provider will be great. Do your research, make your choice, and have fun.

They are trained in how to deal with various problems that men may have, both psychological and physical, and have great powers of empathy.

Not sure where you are, but below see a link to an organization called Goddess Temple which has a directory of tantrikas in most major cities.
I've seen several and they were all very good.

The site also has a lot of information about tantra, so you can get an idea of what it is all about and decide for yourself.

Find a well reviewed girl over several years with dozens of reviews. Generally speaking, girls with more experience tend to have seen most type of guys and are more qualified, for lack of a better word, to meet your specific needs/wants.  

MILF's rather than hot 20 year olds who are just starting out in the biz.  Do your homework and find a highly reviewed lady to rock your world.

But this would be a good time for that.

I want to thank everyone for their sympathetic, quick, and kind responses.  
Everyone's suggestions were awesome and forthright.  
Thus I will continue to do much research on the more experienced, masseuse with lots of reviews, who will provide me with an hour long GFE experience.  
I will let everyone know how it goes......  
Couple weeks yet.............Have a great day!

And now, when I have a few providers under the belt ( pun intended) I can say that it was a blast. Excitement, anxiety, raw sexuality and unbelievable pleasure... I just wish I started it long time ago.  
I totally concur with the wise men of this board. Get  one hour well reviewed,  mature Full Service  GFE provider  and let her do the thing.  Keep in mind that you will remember thus experience forever, so don't spoil the moment and get the best you can. Especially since it your birthday. BTW, I will be 57 in October.
As far as your little problem, 50 mg of blue pill should fix it and will give you a lot of needed self-esteem and confidence.Don't even try without it.

Cowboy thanks for sharing your experience and the tip on the little helpers....much appreciated.

I'm considerably older than 57 and saw my first provider yesterday after a long period of not being intimate with a woman.  I was smart enough to see a mature GFE provider and I was richly rewarded, even though my performance was somewhat lacking, probably due to extreme nervousness.  But she was very understanding and responded to my oral efforts with what seemed like a genuine O, complete with a high volume squirt (which was more like a gush).  All in all, it was a great experience and I plan to see her again.