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Though I do have a few preferences, I do find that I'm attracted to all kinds of gents. For me, it's all about the gent's attitude -- toward himself, toward clients, toward the gig. If a gent seems confident and comfortable in his own sexiness, and if he seems happy and horny to do this gig... ALL my antennae perk up. Then if the communication is clear and courteous and kind, I'm all in.

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I can imagine! I must, because I have never experienced such a massage.

I don't have any direct experience, but the handle "Soldier" has been one he's used for some time. Here's his review page: http://daddysreviews.com/search/Active/soldier/soldier_sanantonio

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Bill Henson was my first true porn crush. And I've never seen this shot. OMG. The man does stir me still.

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Totally, totally... And this hobby has been extraordinarily powerful for me in terms of helping me reactivate my sense of my own body and my libido -- often by opening up new erotic awarenesses which usually happened when I allowed myself to enjoy going with the flow with a particular gent. But since this hobby can be so unpredictable, I find it's also about balancing the inevitable "meh" experience. So being clear about what I reliably do and don't like can help a lot when deciding among options. A goofy analogy that seems apt here: I go to the theatre a lot... And I know that I can still find things to enjoy about the experience of a bad/mediocre musical, but that I find the experience of a truly bad/mediocre play is nearly intolerable. So I tend to be more willing to risk disappointment with musicals... And I guess this week's experiences have confirmed that, even when I'm underwhelmed in a lapdance or escort situation, I can find much to enjoy.

I have nowhere else to share this so y'all get to be the lucky recipients... I booked a massage today. The massage was very very good, the masseur was very attractive and the ending was suitably "happy." Even so, as I left, I thought: "Meh... not sure I need to do that again." (Which has basically been my takeaway the other two times I hired for massage.) As I then walked across town, I got to thinking about how much I enjoyed myself at Adonis/Evolve the night before. I spent roughly the same amount of time. Spent about the same amount of money. Most of the guys were about as straight as this masseur. And even though there was plenty of "meh" about the experience at Adonis/Evolve, I recalled how I left thinking: "That was fun. I definitely need to do that again." Together, these experiences reminded me of something I sorta already know about myself, but regularly forget: when it comes to this hobby, I like being able to look at a gent, to chat (maybe flirt) with him, and to touch his body. (And to do other things too, but it all starts for me with looking/touching/chatting.) And, yeah, in a massage you're generally not chatting or looking at the gent, in part because you're mostly face down with your eyes closed. And when it comes to touching him, it totally depends on the guy (in a way that stresses me out). And, yeah, I'm not especially comfortable with/in my body, so massage is tricky for me in other ways as well. (I also realize, in part due to @Milo Farnsworth's quickie question, that looking/touching/chatting typically takes up 1/2 to 2/3 of the time I spend with a gent even in an "escort" situation.) So as tempting as a massage can be (especially in terms of price and logistical convenience), I confirmed today -- once again -- that massage is just not my thing even as I was reminded that strippers/lapdances can totally work for me (especially in terms of price and convenience)...but that hiring for more is definitely my preference. Not a major life lesson, to be sure. But one I seem to have to learn again and again.

Just in from tonight's event at Evolve... I didn't see Ashton. I'm not sure he was there. He might have been -- because I did see everyone else featured in today's email (in addition to at least a dozen other guys) -- but, if Ashton was there, his hair was less dramatic. I set myself up to be hustled for a drink (and was prepared to buy at least one entrepreneurial gent at least one drink) and, despite extended flirtations with several gents while I was seated at the bar, no one asked me to buy them a drink. I did confirm that the gents are on the hook to be in the mix: $35 for Evolve and $80 for nude parties. I have no idea who counts as a headliner.

@NiceMike! Thank you for this... Perhaps silly/naive question (but an honest one, since I don't drink): @Tonyko -- how much did that GreyGoose & tonic cost your friend?

So many Vikings... A month or so ago, I spent a lovely bit of time with this one... PM if you have specific questions.

Just communicated with Pierre, who reports that he'll be in NYC for much of the month of August.

I wouldn't be mad if one of y'all felt inclined to share this gent's IG with me via PM...

@Mount N Do? Do you have any insights to share? (My interest has been piqued as well.)

In their own place. And I'm generally into beefy guys over 30, but have been known to enjoy all sorts. Quality of connection (attentiveness, engagement, professionalism) matters to me more than type...

I like to tip. And generally prepare myself to do so before the session begins. (These days, it's usually in the ballpark of 13%, depending on the gent's hourly fee.) Mostly, I slide the tip into the compensation packet after the session, while the gent is freshening up and/or dressing to leave. In the post-meeting exchange of courtesy texts, some gents note and express their appreciation for the bonus. Some do not.

I'm looking to book a weekday afternoon massage this week in midtown Manhattan. I figure there should be lots of options but, given that I don't usually hire for massage, I find I'm not especially adept at figuring out how to figure out who's working from where.

I just miss Mark...

Curious if anyone here is following this show on MTV? (I'm just starting it today...)

Totally hear you on the tedious thing, @LeonTrotsky. I think I'll start a new thread for Are You the One to see if there's interest...

I'm a pretty stubborn BB watcher, but I don't think I can do it this cycle. The casual racism and toxic-bro stuff is just wearisome. Perhaps as a replacement, I am experimenting with this show on MTV.