Until recently, except for a truly bizarre experience in a gym/steambath in Budapest, I had never had a massage, but had hired my small share of Rent Men providers. At 79, my back was needing more professional help than my cock, so I began to pay more attention to the discussions here about masseurs.
WOW! Were my eyes opened! Compared to Rentmen.....
Most masseurs have actual training as well as practical experience. Not so on RM.
There are so many of them and, in most cases a plethora of photos. (What's a one time $9.95 fee to see their private galleries when you are spending $$$$$ on an unknown service product.)
Their rates are much more moderate.
Their reviews are far more helpful and complete than the pitiful 4 questions (yes, yes, yes, yes) on RM.
Most of them have a "studio", a clean, SAFE private space which eliminates hanging about in cheap hotel halls.
Many GREAT providers offer both massage and escort services- I have a 90 minute massage coming up with a porn star I have been mooning over for years.
Finally, many masseurs offer custom combination therapies to suit my needs (therapeutic, sensual or erotic) and match those produced by the RM operation.(ask about HE, MT, hair removal, multi visit discounts, gift certificates, 4 hand treatments, etc.)
AND.... It's all wrapped in an odor of sanctity because massage itself is legal.