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There's a bounty on beauty. I always knew it. Certainly everyone outside the U.S. agrees. In some countries, we are hated for it. Now that I am retired, I can barely afford the service. When I turned 60, I started to ask self-employed masseurs if tipping was required. If they said yes, then I would not book and move on. I'm not a HE customer, and I make that clear, but I do want the guy to be naked. I don't touch him (unless he asks), so no extra work required. If he has a great reputation for skill, then I often let go of the naked preference. Luckily, most massage guys enjoy working with no clothes. As for looks, my meter is generous. Model types and pumped-muscle guys generally intimidate me. Back in the 80's, I once had a private conversation with a hairdresser who worked at Vidal Sassoon on 5th Ave. He told me he just got a raise, from 20% to 25%. I was stunned. The guy had been working there for years. Most people don't freely talk about their paycheck. I think a lot of people would be shocked to learn what service people actually make when working for a corporation or an independent employer.

No, he's not saying that. My words were deleted, so everyone is left to wonder WTF. This board is weird.

I usually ask 3 questions, and all three answers are very important to me. If I get a response with only 1 question answered, I move on. I don't have time for service people who play hard-to-get. Instant turn-off. Imagine how busy this guy would be if he had a customer-focused personality (enjoying his life and eager to please). A mediocre massage would not even matter. Imagine if he actually had strong talent as a masseur. He'd be booked solid for months. I'm guessing this is a provider who is OK with the occasional hookup.

Mauricio and Giovanni are both hot, IMO. I love Mauricio's RM armpit photos. I wonder if he's into a little pit worship?

The video clips at the link are fun to watch. Thanks.

It's amazing to me how many guys leave questions unanswered. I ask three specific questions, nothing to do with sex, and often, I'll get a reply back with only one answer. I don't get it. If you can't (or won't) tell me what kind of massage cream you use, then I move on. I stopped repeating my unanswered questions long ago. It gets too tiring. I move on fairly quickly. Too many not-serious people out there.

Some guys just enjoy making us laugh. 😇 Not so obvious to me.

That thought never occurred to me. My knowledge and experience with the tool has never been sexual, only therapeutic. I would never use this tool near my genitals.

I own the Hypervolt. I view it as a life saver. I have specific needs for it. Proper use does require a small amount of training. If I saw the tool in a masseur ad, I would be impressed. It's an investment that most amateurs are not going to make. I would be curious to know if the provider knows how to use it properly. I would welcome the tool in my massage experience, if the provider knows what he is doing. IMO, the tool reaches areas and provides therapy like no other. There are lots of Youtube videos on these tools. I can't live a quality life without mine.

It would be foolish to expect it, but it sure is nice when the masseur jumps on it for the sheer pleasure. I was thinking the same thing. One guy I had many years ago did a superb massage. Soon after he rolled me over, he positioned himself into 69 and swallowed me whole. That was a surprise sight and feeling I have never forgotten. Soon after that, he sat on me in a squat. I remember marveling at his leg muscles. The guy is long gone from NYC. Haven't had anyone like him since.

My comment was poorly worded. I'm not looking for historical facts at every turn, but I do enjoy period pieces based on some elements of truth. Downton often referred to historical events that actually happened, and I enjoyed that.

Sorry, I did not know that mentioning someone's reputation in NYC might be considered a "political opinion."

I thought the movie was pretty bad. I had to watch it twice to be sure. It's a rip-off version of Talented Mr. Ripley, and Ripley is a masterpiece of gay sociopath/psychopath by comparison. There are so many things wrong with Saltburn, it's hard to know where to begin. Someone said it's trying too hard, and that is an understatement. All show and no substance. I hated that Keoghan and Elordi barely had an on-screen relationship. They are hardly seen together. Any obsession made no sense. The house exterior is the star, and it seems that's all that is required post-Downton. Rosamond Pike and Richard Grant were fun. So is a surprising Carey Mulligan. The sex scenes with Alison Oliver grossed me out. Archie was a fun gay to hate. But the story? Preposterous. Not sure if this has been mentioned, but Emerald Fennell, director of Saltburn, played Camilla Parker Bowles in Season 3 and 4 of The Crown. IMO, she should stick to acting. I did enjoy the ending nude scene. Who hasn't danced naked in his home? Not sure what to say about Barry's uncut cock. Sort of looks like his face at times. When I was younger, I had a problem with too much extended foreskin. Now, I guess, it just depends on the scent. 😄

Billionaire Ron Perelman has a notorious reputation in NYC. Simply Google his name with Claudia Cohen, Patricia Duff, and Ellen Barkin, among other scandals. XXXXXXXX. I can't believe he has an entertainment center named after him. What an albatross for the poor building and the artists looking for a venue. He would have been better off giving the money to health care. As for design, it looks like someone didn't know how to lay marbled tiles on a floor and fucked up the grain patterns. Architecture in NYC has taken a serious fall in the last 10-20 years. Some really bad decisions by people with too much money and terrible taste.

$200 for 60 minutes. Wow, I've never paid that before for a massage. That seems like a luxury hotel spa price for wealthy customers. Not a visit to an apartment on 16th and 8th Ave. He seems to offer a shower and heated table. I would love a heated table experience since I'm always cold. I'd love to hear what the experience is like if someone has been to him.

You really do need at least 45 minutes of massage, and then 30 minutes of fun, depending on how you define fun ($$$). Without a proper build up, a sensual tease, it's like a jo/watching porn session, except with live models to play with. Not that there's anything wrong with that, if that's what you want as a service. It's difficult enough to master a good sensual massage with one masseur. I can't imagine finding a good one done by a couple. At least you had fun. Thanks for sharing.

That's a serious inventory of photos.

OMG. Speechless.

I loved Gosford Park. I loved Downton Abbey. I was hoping for something close. Fellowes has had a few turkeys in his career, namely The Tourist. There isn't one character in Gilded Age I care about. The set design is more interesting than the characters.

I'm watching this, but mostly for a history lesson. I'm not enjoying the writing, directing or the acting. I think many of the characters are plastic, and some actors are mis-cast, like Blake Ritson. This show is a true Downton Abbey wannabe, but it comes nowhere close to that quality. Christine Baranski will never be Maggie Smith. Christine is too one-note for me. Award-winning Kristine Nielsen is completely waisted, with a ridiculous German accent. I guess you could say I hate watch. Of course spinster Ada's one chance at love dies 10 minutes after they get married, and his money saves Agnes. How contrived can Julian get? Blah.

I never knew Cher called Madonna the C-word until I saw the videos in this thread. Holy shit. That is outspoken, something you almost never see from Hollywood types. Also, for Cher to criticize Madonna's singing voice, that's a bit rich given how limited Cher's voice is. Still, hard not to love Cher. So many of us grew up with her.

It shouldn't be necessary, but I always appreciate when a translator is onboard.

A bed massage with no nudity? I don't think I could handle that torture.

Well, no wonder he's a dud. When you count the number of monthly customers you need to satisfy that number alone, that's a ton of stress. Even if you love what you do, stress will kill the love. No one can have a happy life if the fight for rent is a daily chore. I can't think of a better way to burn out.

He seems like a tight, compact kind of guy. I think he's sexy. Looks like he travels with a table and cares a lot about his health. A+. If his technique is as good as the reviews suggest, I might splurge on this one, if given the chance. The guys who travel with tables tend to be serious, and deserve more, IMO. I don't need a new best friend, just someone who knows and loves what he is doing. If he does it naked, even better.