JamesB

SpaceX is definitely not a typical IPO. I would avoid jumping into it immediately and consider waiting past the lock-up period This is likely to be a “hot” IPO, with intense media coverage, strong retail demand and Elon Musk’s brand potentially driving a sharp first-day surge. If it were to list in June, the lock-up period would typically expire around December 2026. At that point, insiders, early investors, employees and venture backers, many of whom hold substantial stakes, would be able to sell, which often puts downward pressure on the stock as supply increases. There’s also some speculation that SpaceX could implement a staggered or more flexible lock-up, allowing certain holders to sell earlier, which might add to short-term volatility. At a valuation around $1.75T, the company would be priced for near-perfect execution. Any setbacks, whether delays in Starship, increased competition in satellite services, regulatory hurdles, or a broader market pullback, could lead to a significant correction after the IPO.

I had that happen to me for the first time about three weeks ago. It was a new provider, profile less than four months old, asking for my full name, address and what I do for a living. WTH???. I just thanked him for his time and wished him a nice day.

Do you need to be wealthy to hire? No. Does it help? Absolutely.

In my experience, once someone stops putting in the effort, there’s really no turning it around. I know this is going to make me sound like an a$$ but I’m not very inclined to give second chances since I’ve mostly regretted it. At this point, I just move on.

I much prefer regularity but lately I’ve found myself doing quite a bit of exploring in search of people I can actually be regular with.

Name change https://rent.men/HornyTopRican

Why does it matter? Providers have personal lives and are entitled to their own preferences when it comes to who they spend time with outside of paid work. Whether that’s a smart business decision is up to them. From a client’s perspective, what really matters is how they perform when you hire them. If anything, it might be worth asking why it feels important to you. Does it affect your ego to know they wouldn’t choose you to hook up for free?

Name change https://rent.men/RicanAngelito

Also here for cross reference. https://rent.men/HenryDLMass

New profile https://rent.men/PuertoRicanTop

I met Henry back in February. His place is a bit outside the main tourist area but it’s easy enough to find and safe. He’s from Venezuela (The “Las islas Canarias Spain” is pure BS) and shares the space with another masseur. has a clean dedicated area for the massages. He had a RMen profile for about a month but it is gone now. I’d rate his massage a solid B. MT and HE were provided. I’d likely book with him again.

There’s an older thread here, https://www.companyofmen.org/topic/115762-411-on-bruno-new-in-dallas/#comment-1527593 that seems to mix up two different providers, so it’s difficult to tell which one the negative reviews actually refer to.

I don’t see an issue as long as you’re upfront during the initial texting and let him know you know each other. If he’s comfortable with it, then you’re good to go. Just don’t show up without mentioning it, that kind of surprise could easily make things go sideways.

I wouldn’t say it’s common but I’ve had a few requests like that. When it happens, I usually take a screenshot, send it to the site admin and block the provider. I don’t think the admins actually take action but it still feels like the right thing to do.

At least in this case, he’s clear about what he does and doesn’t offer when you text him. That said, I agree with you, advertising something as “sensual” while only providing therapeutic services is misleading at best.

I’ve had quite a few experiences like this myself, I’ve been hiring for too long. In some cases, they stop putting in the effort to retain clients and settle into doing the bare minimum while still getting paid. In others, it seems more like burnout than anything else. From what I’ve seen, once things reach that point, they rarely turn around. It’s usually better to move on and find someone who’s more engaged and consistent.

I’m sorry you’ve been having these kinds of negative experiences. I can relate in my own way. I’m personally very attracted to most Asians and I’ve definitely had moments where people reacted as if that preference was unusual or hard to understand. I think it’s important to separate the idea of having a personal “type” from the broader issue of bias. Everyone has preferences and that’s completely natural. At the same time, those preferences don’t develop in isolation. They’re shaped, at least in part, by the culture we grow up in, the media we consume, and the stereotypes we’re exposed to over time.

It’s a bit ironic. You asked for honest opinions in a public forum and that’s exactly what you received. Being frustrated that people didn’t validate your perspective misses the point of how open forums work. You put a question out there and people respond with their interpretations. No one is saying you negotiated after the fact. The feedback is that the questions themselves came across as attempts to lower the price. If most people interpreted it that way, it might be worth reflecting on that rather than assuming everyone misunderstood your intent. You asked whether it sounded cheap and people answered yes. That isn’t an attack, it’s simply a direct response to the question you posed.

It does come across as cheap. I’m not sure where you’re located but in many places an outcall typically runs around $200–$250. You’re trying to negotiate around someone’s pricing structure in multiple ways instead of just accepting the service as it’s offered. Outcall pricing isn’t just about the table, it’s about travel time, scheduling limitations and the inconvenience of leaving their workspace. Asking to split sessions or reprice things puts the provider in an awkward spot and undervalues their time. It’s understandable to want good value but in this case the requests lean more toward minimizing cost than respecting how the service is structured.

Bump, Any recent experience?

I can tell you what I do, though I’m not suggesting it’s a universal approach. After I finish, I usually pause for about 10 to 15 seconds, then continue at a much slower rhythm for a few minutes. If I’m asked to stop and stay still after finishing, I’m perfectly fine with that.

To be honest, the only thing holding me back from going the semiannual injection route is the cost.

I don’t believe men have a hormonal cycle comparable to the female menstrual cycle. There isn’t a predictable 28-day or similar pattern in male hormones that most men experience consistently enough to track or use for adjusting something like a daily tadalafil dose. Men’s primary sex hormone, testosterone, follows a daily circadian rhythm. It typically peaks in the early morning, within a couple of hours of waking, and gradually declines throughout the day, reaching its lowest levels in the evening. Tadalafil is a PDE5 inhibitor, works by relaxing blood vessels to improve blood flow, and its effectiveness isn’t directly tied to daily or monthly testosterone fluctuations. In my own experience, fluctuations in libido tend to be more related to factors like stress levels, sleep quality and exercise rather than any kind of hormonal cycle.

Now that you mention the stomach, I’ve always found it a bit strange that at a Spa I visit regularly, they avoid touching it during a massage, yet when I get a body scrub, they will scrub the hell out of it. Go figure.

I’ve learned from experience to always ask whether they’re okay with the things that matter to me, even if those are listed on their profile. Keep in mind that providers, like anyone else, won’t excel at everything they offer. Some may be great kissers, others not so much, and the same goes for everything else. As long as they make an effort, I’m more than willing to guide them on how I prefer things to be done. Just as an example, about a month ago I contacted a provider who was new to me and didn't have his “into” section filled out. I asked about the things I like and he said no to one that’s a dealbreaker for me, so I thanked him and left it at that. Two days later, he updated his profile and listed that same thing as something he offers. So yes, it’s always best to ask, be specific and get clear confirmation on anything that’s important to you.