JayinHKNYC

The vast majority of posts on this site (not this thread) are unhelpful/inaccurate/negative - whatever word you want to use. I prefer the people with hundreds of posts whose contributions are valued, even when sometimes I disagree with them. Admittedly a fantasy, but it would be nice if there were a way to eliminate the hit-and-run artists -- people who apparently cancel their accounts and rejoin under another name and post crap in the threads. Even though, yes, the OP could just have let the one comment go, and let it fade away, I'm glad he started the discussion, because, again, there are just way too many crap-posts uploaded here.

Any input on Pedro or Ronnie, dm me

very attractive option 

3 hours ago, Nightowl said:

Bliss Bodywork, outside of DC.  He’s a very talented guy.

They both needed to pop a Viagra though 

3 hours ago, Typical said:

More squabbling about tips. Maybe everyone should mind their own business on the matter. 

I will say, without referencing the specifics of the above thread, there is a plethora of masseurs in this town who have no idea what they are doing and should get ZERO tips, which might encourage them to do themselves and everyone else a favor by finding an alternative line of work. Compensation should reflect ability and performance. Massage budgets should go to guys who are interested in and are good at their jobs. The incompetents should be weeded out by marketplace feedback, including no tips. 

Apples and oranges, apples and oranges... you talk about guys who have "no idea". This poster said the masseur was very friendly and teased a bit. He said nothing about it being incompetent. He received according to his description a good sensual massage. And his tip was only 17%. Also, there's a difference between masseurs at spas who do not make much money out of the $115 and a RM or MF masseur who keeps all the money. A good sensual massage deserved more than 17%. A happy conclusion would deserve even more.

14 minutes ago, DirtyHarry said:

Since when is 20% tip not acceptable for massages? I just did a google search and everything that comes up says a 15%-20% tip is completely normal and expected. 

Since forever. I hope you did not get any sensual touch or HE for that tip amount.

His self-label is vers, but pics indicate strong leaning towards bottom.

Whether Hush or Alex24spot or someone else, can you DM me 1, 2, or 3 things you wish someone had told you before getting sugared/waxed for the first time? Thanks in advance.

If you go to a non-M4M massage place, i.e., mixed male/female, you can never expect a HE. I have maybe 33% of the time, and it just happened. But to say the teasing sensual means the massage will be less quality is a false argument. These spas usually aim to emphasize a real massage. The 6 or 7 places I've gone to in Manhattan all delivered good massages, it just didn't always lead to more, which is their right.

U=U... look at the recent studies... zero seroconversions. Yes, it depends if they are not undetectable any more, you always have to weigh the risks, but too many people on this site blanket stigmatize undetectable as suspect.

U=U

I tried All Seasons on 9th and 42nd/43rd (mixed staff, and they had at least 3 male masseurs). I previously had been to Four Seasons on 9th and 47th/48th a couple of times (they have at least 2 male masseurs).

Four Seasons has consistently given purely therapeutic treatment with not much sensual touch and about as much pressure as you want. All Seasons was the opposite. If you want a more soothing, light touch and to leave happy, they may be a better option (obviously YMMV).

3 hours ago, MenLoveAvenue said:

It looks to be in a basement space, so the floor-to-ceiling "window" with a view of mountains is likely a large wall covering photograph such as are found here. https://www.limitlesswalls.com/collections/murals/nature_landscapes-mountain_landscapes?p=2

 

it was not in a basement space

Did Nickel Spa masseurs on 8th and 14th ever go beyond therapeutic only?

There was a gym 2 or 3 floors below The East Side Club with a massage room and hot masseurs.

Everyone who is able should consider adding $10-$20 to your tip next visit to help these guys recoup some of their losses today.

I'm not in LA right now, but yes, everyone is tired of the incessant "bumps" and "what do you think of 'X'?" I've always appreciated how this site was set up to review people, but some sideliners just ask, ask, ask, and never tell anything.

1 hour ago, Benhby said:

Hey AtlantaDude,

If a therapist doesn’t have a photo in the gallery, it’s because they’ve chosen not to share their image publicly, so unfortunately I can’t provide one.

We appreciate your understanding, and we look forward to seeing you for your session with Adem.

This is great. So glad you are making it easier for everyone. And very clean, sharp look!

6'2", 200 is not a twunk.

I wanted to see Brian, but he was off on Tuesday, so I saw Jason for a 30-minute scrub and 60-minute massage. Scrub was OK, though the set-up of their table does not allow the masseur to move around, and it has a water drainage system rather than water running off the table like I'm used to. Of course, the tight quarters leads to a more sensual touch.

Massage was also OK, but I could not allow a deep-tissue massage, so I don't know if his skills are good if you want full pressure.

The facility is barebones like every Asian spa I've visited.

I left happier than I expected for a first-time visit, but always YMMV. No upselling whatsoever during the scrub/massage.

Would I return? Perhaps, especially to see Brian who seems a little more built. But no complaints here.

No, I visited and they aren't fake.

1 hour ago, waddington said:

emphasis on the AI

What do you mean by that?

4 hours ago, Shane S said:

27 is absolutely open, just a change of management. They’re working on updating socials etc

Why not just come out and say you are the nee owner/manager, Shane?

I agree with doing the research available on this site, which I was not aware of the first time I visited someone. That being said, I would encourage you not to place perfect-10 expectations on your experience. Choose someone that seems like your type/preference, and just go enjoy whatever happens. Unless you think this is going to be the one and only time you ever see someone, you might be putting too much pressure on having that once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Is Andres at Hush the same masseur who used to work at HK 52?