If I ask you about it, I'm not trying to talk you into it, I'm just trying to find out whether it is the honey, the ants, and the combination that makes you uncomfortable. Absolutely every model is compensated in some way for their modeling time. The actual compensation varies greatly. Some models accept prints as compensation, in which case, I attempt to provide at least 10 top quality, hand printed 8x10's.
Some models trade modeling in exchange for other photography projects.
I also pay models for nude modeling. Many models work exclusively for prints. All models are invited back to view the results of their modeling sessions, or I can e-mail small scans. Typically, for every hour I spend in the studio, I spent six or more hours in the darkroom. Thus, I value the prints highly.