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Reverse image search turned up nothing, but he's Russian, so this might be part of the newest version of the Murray Hill gang like the several other Russian guys currently advertising with pics that look very professional

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I’m always upfront about the minimum I’m looking for: “Hi I’m looking for a therapeutic massage with some sensual elements throughout, both nude with mutual touch and release. Is that something you provide?” Not only does this help avoid disappointment it also helps prevent up charging later (which I hate) - the provider can quote me a price for what I’m asking for. 

Don’t be embarrassed, just ask!  “Hi I see your massage style is described as sensual, does that include any element of genital touch or release because in my experience some masseurs use that term loosely?”
If he says “noooo! I’m a therapist how could you expect such a thing from me!!!” you reply “oh good thanks for clarifying, I wasn’t sure but now I’m glad you’ve confirmed, I’m not looking for anything as sordid as that from my masseur, please let me know your availability” (and then you find a proper sensual masseur…)
And if he grins and says “of course it includes a happy ending, I’m a sensual masseur…it’s my raison d’etre. No massage ends without cum flying” you reply “oh good that’s exactly what I want, I’ve a 4 day load waiting to be released by your expertise, are you available on etc…”. 

No one should be embarrassed when it comes to asking about sex. Treat it like ordering a meal in a restaurant. If you want your steak well done then order it well done. 
 
 

He claims to speak English, Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, and German.  If escorting doesn't work out for him, perhaps he should try the U.N.

Thou shalt not give until thou hast gotten. . .unfortunately, this caveat is a two-way street in which one can encounter a road-block. With a new "hire", I insist upon an interview with the escort over lunch at a restaurant of his choice, my treat, to determine if we are compatible; as for payment, cash in an envelope on the table. If the escort is one that I have seen over a period of time, I know his favorite brand of clothing, and, I make it a point to have something "nice" for him, boxed with the envelope inside, as a gratuity. 

In twenty years of hiring escorts I have ALWAYS  given the escort his fee in an envelope immediately upon his arrival (I always host escorts at my place).  I even state that I won't be offended if he counts it simply as a double check of my accuracy.  In all my years of hiring I have never had an escort count the money or rip me off.  I have NEVER sent money to an escort prior to our meeting and would NEVER even consider doing so. 

I'm a progressive Democrat, but I will not hesitate to hop into the bed of a really smokin' hot guy that has conservative views... just as long as he's not Anita Bryant 🙂 or anything.

Yeah, I've always wanted to hate fuck Jared Kushner and Tom Cotton.

So, I had dinner last night with a very old friend and it turns out he also hires.  We talked about the challenges of finding the right escort(s) but especially maybe finding the right regular guy to offset the virus issues.  We are both now older (over 65) and we have similar taste in men. Not into twinks, mature is great, in good shape, top for sure, clean cut and healthy, any race, hung is best but not a deal breaker.  So, wanted to get feedback from guys who follow the forum for suggestions in the DC and NYC areas. Looking for the guys who can provide a nice slow grind rather than slam bam....I guess that's called BF experience by some?    Thanks.

Pray tell, for when? 

I made an attempt to catch up after all these months away, but I gave up. I just skipped to the last page and it is still too much. So let me drop my 2cs for what I think it is being mostly discussed, and I apologize if I sound out of place, as I probably will be.
 
I do not think that making generalizations about who the guys in SA are, or about what they want, or about how educated in the trade they are, is a productive approach. In my experience, the diversity of the offer in SA is out of the charts. Do not waste your time trying to figure it out a stereotype that does not exist.
 
Instead, focus on who you are, what you want, and what you are willing to trade for it. Notice that I did not say pay but trade for it. It is possible to offer things like lessons, school work, an extra room at your place, or whatever you have that may be appealing for these young guys.
 
Navigating SA takes a lot of time, much more than just going to a rent boys website to pick one from the menu. To cut the waist of time, I learned to make clear in my opening what I was willing to give. Far from bragging and faking a wealth I do not possess, I was transparent. I would make clear that my extra cash was very limited. This simple strategy, once I learned it, was a key for my success. Once I was left with the smaller universe of the guys I was able to afford, I was ready to find out what they were looking for. Let me insist: the offer is very diverse in all senses.
 
I am too lazy to go back to my blog and look for the reports, but about three years ago I spent a full month exploring intensively the site, and shared all my failures and successes. I do remember that the beginning was frustrating but it paid off in the long term.

Just when you think you've heard everything here . . . .

I'm still waiting for a good successor to Fratpad and the Fratmen site where we get to watch the guys just doing normal things naked. It felt we had a closer connection and could watch the men be men of you know what I mean. I found it hotter than watching guys just wank or fuck.

I had a really "hot" experience with him.   He met me in a towel with a "come hither" grin on my face.  Then he planted a lethal kiss on my lips - and I mean that literally.  A kiss laced with arsenic.  Truly lethal.  I mean, I died.  Then he  cremated me, put me in a beautiful Ming vase, and installed me in a columbarium at the local methodist church with a plaque that simply says "Fucked to death."    (Kidding, of course.  I haven not seen him, nor do I know him in any way.)

Thanks for the "recent" info on the Lucky Horseshoe! It's been a while since I've been to Chicago but every time I went, I enjoyed some time at the Shoe! What was the dancer pool like?

I'm hiring my closest regular next weekend (have to travel a bit since I'm not moving back to Chicago yet). Can't be riskier than when we met during the Delta surge. We've both had full vaccines, boosters, and we both have home tests for beforehand.

Makes sense. I helped out one of my regulars back in April 2020 since I knew that this gig and his daytime gig were both on hold. He gave me a free massage once he started to see clients again.
Some forum members seem to prefer a transactional approach: pay for services rendered, and nothing more. And I have no critiques of that; we all need to do what we feel comfortable with. For me, offering a little bit of assistance during extraordinary circumstances like a pandemic to a really good regular provider facing financial precarity seems worth consideration for those who can afford it, especially if the provider will acknowledge that support later on as my guy did.