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I encountered the roommate inconvenience twice before. Never again. Really kills the vibe.

Nice looking guy, but the tatted upper body is such a turn-off for me.

I would say he's hung. Let's just say, if he stepped into a bathhouse sauna and dropped his towel, most of the guys seated would instantly fall to their knees.

I would say he's hung. Let's just say, if he stepped into a bathhouse sauna and dropped his towel, most of the guys seated would instantly fall to their knees.

For a compact guy, he's got a serious body. Strong, handsome face, too. Considering massage is not primary, I'm surprised he has no photos in his private gallery. That body suggests he could be a sex pistol, and if he wanted to test the escort waters, a massage ad is a good way to attract curious customers. But with no images of the junk, we're left to wonder if it all looks OK.
Interesting way to justify the expense.

For a compact guy, he's got a serious body. Strong, handsome face, too. Considering massage is not primary, I'm surprised he has no photos in his private gallery. That body suggests he could be a sex pistol, and if he wanted to test the escort waters, a massage ad is a good way to attract curious customers. But with no images of the junk, we're left to wonder if it all looks OK.
Interesting way to justify the expense.

That's good. Being aggressive and greedy is a surefire way to kill the future. I find gentle, respectful conversation to be very helpful. Guys who are good at massage tend to be sensitive men. They will appreciate you being vulnerable, and they will most likely be honest in return. Asking about escorting is an easy way to get a sense of where he stands. Money can be a great motivator, but some guys won't cross certain boundaries even for that. Whatever you do, don't disrupt what you have. It's very rare, and good things don't last forever.

That is amazing. 6 x 1.5 hours per customer is a long day. That does not include 90-minute massages or the ability to build into the schedule too much play time per client. If you want to be "generous" with the customers, you're looking at an 11-14 hour day. I won't even mention the sexual stamina one needs to work at that pace, if that is part of the deal. Who among us could work that hard per day, per week, even if the money was great? I couldn't.
The letter Kenzo wrote on this thread is also amazing. I would see him just based on that.
I once knew an older academic professional who did seminars around the country. Several of his marketing photos were upwards of 20 years old. I asked him about it one time, and he told me the older photos were mostly sentimental, like family pictures. Many fans had known him a long time.
Kenzo seems pretty dedicated to his talent, with a laser-like focus on customer service. IMO, that's the mark of a true professional, something very rare in this neck of the woods. He has earned his high praise, knowing damn well you can't please everyone.
Let's see if I can afford him, because now I want to see him.

That is amazing. 6 x 1.5 hours per customer is a long day. That does not include 90-minute massages or the ability to build into the schedule too much play time per client. If you want to be "generous" with the customers, you're looking at an 11-14 hour day. I won't even mention the sexual stamina one needs to work at that pace, if that is part of the deal. Who among us could work that hard per day, per week, even if the money was great? I couldn't.
The letter Kenzo wrote on this thread is also amazing. I would see him just based on that.
I once knew an older academic professional who did seminars around the country. Several of his marketing photos were upwards of 20 years old. I asked him about it one time, and he told me the older photos were mostly sentimental, like family pictures. Many fans had known him a long time.
Kenzo seems pretty dedicated to his talent, with a laser-like focus on customer service. IMO, that's the mark of a true professional, something very rare in this neck of the woods. He has earned his high praise, knowing damn well you can't please everyone.
Let's see if I can afford him, because now I want to see him.

I guess the District Attorney's office ended prosecutions for prostitution and unlicensed massage work back in 2021. That is progress for sex workers. But I don't know the current rules for business licensing and massage. I'd be very surprised if employee nudity was allowed, and if they get caught (or reported), it could risk the operation of their business. Talking about these things openly on the internet has its risks.
Personally, I would love it if nudity was permitted. I imagine some massage therapists enjoy working in the nude, and not have anything to do with sex work. But if nudity is allowed, then sex work will surely follow. If the city has decided to turn a blind eye, then more and more of these business are going to take risks. Could be very fun for us customers.

Maybe he wants to control the messaging. If he lists erotic, he could get a lot of calls wanting that, and maybe he has personal limits that he would prefer to keep quiet about. He has 2 private photos showing semi-erections, but he is fully clothed in both. The photos aren't particularly a turn-on either. Some guys do love a good mystery.

I would like to try his talent, but "text only." I don't like masseurfinder because their software does not allow in-house emails. It's a lot easier to communicate privately at rentmasseur, in complete sentences, and most of their guys do respond back, sometimes with special gifts. MF is a fail for me.

Back to the topic, Andrew is one of my favorites, and I don't really care whether he is gay, straight, or bi. Competent masseur who gets naked without me having to induce him, ok sensuality (I almost always want more attention to my glutes), reasonable MT allowed, plus generally a very nice and pleasant person. His English is very good too. I also appreciate that he kept his rate under $200 till recently, a sign of a serious provider who values and wants repeat clients, not a "grab the money and run" type.

I don't know what pearl clutching is. I'm an old guy, and I don't wear jewelry.
I'm not the one who wrote OMG, and nor did I use 3 !!! after the word illegal. I was simply stating a fact. Some guys here talk about "tipping" as if they are dining at Luger's. Some guys talk about Asian-owned men's spas as if they're visiting a Four Seasons Hotel. It's silly, and naive.

Name change almost always signifies that something is wrong, and it's serious enough to warrant a new identity. It boggles my mind that so many guys do this without thinking, assuming it will improve their situation, and nobody will catch on. Maybe it does improve, for a minute. Just goes to show, totally reinforcing the notion that few in this business take this work seriously. Let's throw spaghetti at the wall and see if this works.
Other than massage guys pretending not to be escorts, I don't know much about the escort world. However, I get the impression that most would prefer not working, unless the client is hot, or their type, or very wealthy. Personally, I can't imagine having sex 7 days a week, let alone twice a day with different men, especially with guys I was not attracted to. I would tire of that routine quickly. So I'm not buying this.
I think it would be very difficult for a fraudster to create a boatload of fake reviews. Plus, I think many of the usernames are known individuals. Now may be a good time to try him. Sometimes it takes a little bad word of mouth to motivate. In the service business, it's so easy to fall into a rut. We can all benefit from a jolt every now and again.

This is a hit-or-miss business. Very few of these guys are legit, so they don't treat the customer in a professional manner. It's not a realistic expectation. Most of these guys want instant appointments (cash). They don't want to answer questions, or have anything to do with what they call "time wasters." For many, it's just another version of rentmen.com.
I always ask questions, but many don't respond. I've learned to move on quickly. I've learned not to fall in love with a photograph. I'm willing to pay for good service, but good service is difficult to find, sometimes. When you find it, it's a good thing to keep. But it is a needle in a haystack. Good luck.

This is a hit-or-miss business. Very few of these guys are legit, so they don't treat the customer in a professional manner. It's not a realistic expectation. Most of these guys want instant appointments (cash). They don't want to answer questions, or have anything to do with what they call "time wasters." For many, it's just another version of rentmen.com.
I always ask questions, but many don't respond. I've learned to move on quickly. I've learned not to fall in love with a photograph. I'm willing to pay for good service, but good service is difficult to find, sometimes. When you find it, it's a good thing to keep. But it is a needle in a haystack. Good luck.

Obviously, if you're just going to a guy for sex, then perhaps no skill is required. If your sex partner takes an elbow to your back or neck, pretending to know massage, and you end up in an Emergency Room, then the risk responsibility is yours to own.
If you mishandle food and poison me, I suppose I could sue you if I survive. Living in NYC, I've certainly had my share of salmonella attacks from various restaurants, who are licensed. So, yes, there is risk even among professionals. Life is risky. A lot depends on how much you wish to gamble.
I wouldn't mind playing in bed with John and Peak. I'm sure I'd have a lot of fun. Not sure I would let either massage me.

It's true. It happens. But when something goes wrong, and you need to seek medical help, the first question a doctor may ask is "was the guy a professional?" If you say no, the anguished, distorted face the doctor makes may last forever in your mind.

Maybe. That doesn't mean he knows what he's doing, or has a professional background in clinical massage work. Intuitive to me means, you see a hard-on, you suck it. IMO, anyone can intuit that.

This is a hit-or-miss business. Very few of these guys are legit, so they don't treat the customer in a professional manner. It's not a realistic expectation. Most of these guys want instant appointments (cash). They don't want to answer questions, or have anything to do with what they call "time wasters." For many, it's just another version of rentmen.com.
I always ask questions, but many don't respond. I've learned to move on quickly. I've learned not to fall in love with a photograph. I'm willing to pay for good service, but good service is difficult to find, sometimes. When you find it, it's a good thing to keep. But it is a needle in a haystack. Good luck.

This is a hit-or-miss business. Very few of these guys are legit, so they don't treat the customer in a professional manner. It's not a realistic expectation. Most of these guys want instant appointments (cash). They don't want to answer questions, or have anything to do with what they call "time wasters." For many, it's just another version of rentmen.com.
I always ask questions, but many don't respond. I've learned to move on quickly. I've learned not to fall in love with a photograph. I'm willing to pay for good service, but good service is difficult to find, sometimes. When you find it, it's a good thing to keep. But it is a needle in a haystack. Good luck.

This is a hit-or-miss business. Very few of these guys are legit, so they don't treat the customer in a professional manner. It's not a realistic expectation. Most of these guys want instant appointments (cash). They don't want to answer questions, or have anything to do with what they call "time wasters." For many, it's just another version of rentmen.com.
I always ask questions, but many don't respond. I've learned to move on quickly. I've learned not to fall in love with a photograph. I'm willing to pay for good service, but good service is difficult to find, sometimes. When you find it, it's a good thing to keep. But it is a needle in a haystack. Good luck.

Maybe. That doesn't mean he knows what he's doing, or has a professional background in clinical massage work. Intuitive to me means, you see a hard-on, you suck it. IMO, anyone can intuit that.

This is a hit-or-miss business. Very few of these guys are legit, so they don't treat the customer in a professional manner. It's not a realistic expectation. Most of these guys want instant appointments (cash). They don't want to answer questions, or have anything to do with what they call "time wasters." For many, it's just another version of rentmen.com.
I always ask questions, but many don't respond. I've learned to move on quickly. I've learned not to fall in love with a photograph. I'm willing to pay for good service, but good service is difficult to find, sometimes. When you find it, it's a good thing to keep. But it is a needle in a haystack. Good luck.