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At least somebody's willing to rent these empty Midtown office spaces. I wouldn't mind if they all became men's spas. It seems the problem with these commercial places is the difficulty in keeping a loyal staff. With so many choices, workers come and go almost as fast as the customers.

I've never been stood up or canceled, but being honest, I do a lot of research and I don't hire based on looks alone. I care more about their dedication to massage. Communication matters to me, so I'm not a good fit with the iphone/text-only types. They get discarded immediately. I don't own a smartphone, and I don't know how to text on my flip-phone. I actually hate cell phones, and I only carry mine for emergencies. Too many guys on these gay massage sites are only looking for easy sex and money. A true massage professional is not likely to judge you based on your looks or your body type. It's not realistic to expect these HE guys to behave like true professionals. They are in a class by themselves.

Sorry to hear that. If you have no choice but to do the massage on a bed, there's nothing worse than skipping versions of the 69 position, or offering it with underwear on. Even if I'm not going to do any licking or sucking, I would hate to lose the fun of a guy's cock and balls rubbing all over my face, or even better, getting a nice whiff of manhood. That's how I spell sensual. Some things can change in a year. Maybe he's learned the value of face sitting?

I don't remember too many rough trade twinks on 42nd st. Matthew is cute, and he describes his style as twink. Most of his photos seem to have a fashion element. To me, he looks more soft than rough. But I don't doubt he is street smart. The underwear photo reveals a full pack. Me thinks that's what he provides.

Everyone deserves some tender lovin'. 🥰

Not sure about his massage talent, but the photos indicate he's a very sexy guy and knows how to tease. Would like to know more.

I'll pass on the boyfriend but Camilo is cute. Looking at his photos, I was thinking bottom, but what do I know? When someone claims sensual or erotic in their ads, and then say they are uncomfortable working in the nude, that would be a red flag for me. No matter anything else, I need nudity. End of story. I'm not an aggressive client, but you wouldn't know that until you worked on me. What is the best way to convey to a customer that nudity is OK as long as you aren't too aggressive with my body, or make strong attempts to turn the massage into a porn movie? How does a hot massage therapist control the horny, hungry dogs? It can't be easy.

I like his look. It is not easy doing a decent massage on a bed, especially if you're tall. I do certain stretching exercises on my bed, and I find the kneeling ones quite difficult. You use different muscles by kneeling on a bed, and it's an invitation for leg cramps. Many professionals are quite adamant in their ads, NO bed work. I'm surprised this one is OK with it. I'd love to hear how successful it is. In his underwear photo, you can see he's packin'. I have little interest in that, so maybe his bed massages are mostly play. If so, there's a lot of fun play that can happen on a bed, and $300 might make that worth the price, especially if he smells good and sexy.

I felt the same way. The guy is completely oblivious. Narcissism in the extreme. I watched the Botched episode and could not believe what he had done to himself. He was once a naturally handsome man. Listening to him talk about his looks turned my stomach. He has no clue. Completely lost in some fantasy bubble. I remember when he was partnered, and if memory is correct, many reviews said the partner was the one with massage talent. The partner was also very handsome.

Looks like total fun to me.

Asking for a client photo is bad business, but with today's social media climate, where "everything belongs out in the open," no wonder too many guys (especially younger ones) think this is OK behavior. There are some guys who want to use the photo to determine personal attraction. Let's not forget, some horny service providers are in the biz simply to satisfy their hornyness, and figure why not make money as well. They don't really care if they turn lots of guys away, as long as one or two hotties send pics. In their mind, the request weeds out the undesirable. There is a well-reviewed massage guy on this board who asks for a photo. I'm surprised no one has mentioned it. He claims he asks for it because he wants to know whom to expect at his apartment's call box. His intercom has a camera. He says he feels safer buzzing someone in whom he recognizes and expects. Regarding those who fear the worst, anyone in the service industry who is determined to hurt you isn't going to last very long. All it takes is one leaked hurtful episode, and the guy will need to find another career, another source of income. Some guys are crazy, for sure (never book with a known drug addict), but if you shoot the wallet that feeds you and pays your rent, then guess what, you might as well shoot yourself dead.

The Portugal guy is Tantric_touch, while the guy in this thread was tantric_touch. His profile had expired, and it looks like he lost his former username. Now he's HotOilMassageNYC.

Me too. I just don't understand why a man would have the desire to do that. I saw this guy's ad recently, and I wondered. Then I thought, I've never had a skinny guy give me a memorable massage. I don't like too deep, but I prefer some muscle power. I'm curious to hear if anyone speaks up about their experience.

Matt Dubbe has a hot body. I imagine it would be fun to lick his ass. I wonder why it took so long for the masseur to get rid of his underwear? IMO, underwear always gets in the way of a good, sexy massage.

@Kevdog Thanks for the post above. He looks familiar to me, but I don't know why. I love a cool, straight massage man. I don't do drugs, but I can deal with pot lovers just fine. Did you see him in Brooklyn, or in Manhattan?

It's very difficult to overcome so many negative comments. It's easy to be a massage chameleon and acquire a share of positive reviews, but if you mess up too many times, word will get around. Once that happens, recovery is a challenge. Touring with a table is not easy work, and it can be costly. Perhaps, based on looks alone, there is enough horny bate out there. Many guys don't really care about a quality massage. They're just paying for a fantasy.

Have not seen this thread before. I admire Alex.Blessings for speaking up and addressing client dissatisfaction. That's the mark of a true professional. Most money-grabbers, as I like to call them, don't care. It takes a lot of integrity and self-respect to stand up for yourself, especially in an environment where anonymous people can say whatever they want. Of course, I can't imagine anyone wanting to "prove" their appointment on a board like this. Some crazy people out there can do great harm once they know your identity. It's not easy to criticize out in the open these days. Was it ever easy? IMO, Alex has an amazing body, and there's no lacking of photos, information, or a nice smile. Judging by his table set-up, he takes his work seriously. Does anyone know if he is licensed? Does his table offer an adjustable headrest? It's impossible to expect every customer to be satisfied every time. No one is perfect. I do like when a service provider cares about what his clients are saying. Thank you, Alex.

I forgot to add that Ben looks sexy to me. I hope someone can report back.

It's difficult to de-code the lingo and read between lines sometimes. Too many people are looking for different things. That's why communication is so important.

I've been getting massages all my life in NYC and I've never had to pay $300. Not even with tip. To me, that's an escort rate, which many people want.

He looks like fun, but I doubt he's licensed. He says he enjoys showing off his body, and those guys are usually a pleasure to be around. Good luck. So many newer guys around. It's very difficult to know who to trust.

I'm new here, so hello everyone! Nice site. I haven't had a massage since Covid, so I'm long overdue for some relief. I prefer a licensed guy who is dedicated to the service. I need a table with an adjustable headrest. I'm not looking for escort services, but I love a good tease. I once had a great straight masseur in the 90's who knew I was gay, and he would leave the towel off and not hesitate to work my butt and groin area. Of course I would get hard, but he would never put a full hand on my cock. That was OK with me, because I knew and respected his boundaries, and I loved that he was so cool with me. He was also a great masseur. If anyone has any suggestions, or if a good masseur reads this, either leave a comment below or message me privately. Thank you.