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Fair enough. Any corrections or different information would be welcome. 

From getting to know guys who work at the spas over the years. 

Why Not?
Epic?

It's unusual to see a series that depicts various kinds of assault as the horrendous events they are and yet includes ways in which the victim is complicit. All of these people want something and all are willing to go to extreme lengths to try to get it. 
It kept me interested. 

I've seen Jay at Batman several times. He gives a very reliable strong massage. He seems to really enjoy his work. He will talk to you and is pretty funny. 
Each one hour massage has been completely relaxing and fun. He has a very nice build and a decent face. He seems to like dyeing his hair orange or blond on occasion. 
No upselling or talk of tips. 
Highly  recommended. 
 

Andy at W Man spa is the OG. He gives a great massage and is one of the nicest guys in the business. He's one of the few masseurs in the NYC spa scene who is WELL over 30. He's handsome with a great body. I believe he is manager at W Man and reserves the upstairs room for his customers. He does a great foot rub if you like that. He always takes good care of me and never disappoints. YMMV, but he's remained a favorite for years with good reason. 

I've seen Jay at Batman several times. He gives a very reliable strong massage. He seems to really enjoy his work. He will talk to you and is pretty funny. 
Each one hour massage has been completely relaxing and fun. He has a very nice build and a decent face. He seems to like dyeing his hair orange or blond on occasion. 
No upselling or talk of tips. 
Highly  recommended. 
 

Now that the Energy thread is closed, maybe we can try starting threads about specific masseurs at NYC spas. With any luck the owner won't use the thread to advertise. 
I'll start. I saw Alvin last week at Energy for a one hour massage. Average looking asian guy with a nice body. Not talkative. Gives a great strong massage. Wore his baseball cap throughout. 
Although it was my first visit, he was very engaged and exceeded my expectations of relaxation by the end. 
No talk of tips. No talk at all. 
Highly recommend. 

Now that the Energy thread is closed, maybe we can try starting threads about specific masseurs at NYC spas. With any luck the owner won't use the thread to advertise. 
I'll start. I saw Alvin last week at Energy for a one hour massage. Average looking asian guy with a nice body. Not talkative. Gives a great strong massage. Wore his baseball cap throughout. 
Although it was my first visit, he was very engaged and exceeded my expectations of relaxation by the end. 
No talk of tips. No talk at all. 
Highly recommend. 

Providers - 
How often do straight clients show up out of curiosity and are unable to fully function sexually? Sexuality is complicated, but I know a couple of straight men who are very open to new experiences, but just can't get it up for another man, however good the massage. 
Also - do you get a lot of ring wearers who claim to be straight and married, but you can tell they are putting on an act?
I sometimes wear my wedding band on my left hand and when asked if I'm straight, say yes. In our culture, the straight man fantasy still gets a lot of mileage. 

Maybe the masseur recognized the time and date the message was sent combined with information that was specific to their session. 
Whatever happened, the point is that  private messages are private. If people don't respect that, the feature is useless. 

Hollywood is a very toxic place. 
I don't know if it's true, but rumor has it the co-stars have been having an affair for a while. 
I wonder if they are both idiots, or if he's a pig, or if she's a liar.  Or all of the above. 

Hollywood is a very toxic place. 
I don't know if it's true, but rumor has it the co-stars have been having an affair for a while. 
I wonder if they are both idiots, or if he's a pig, or if she's a liar.  Or all of the above. 

Hollywood is a very toxic place. 
I don't know if it's true, but rumor has it the co-stars have been having an affair for a while. 
I wonder if they are both idiots, or if he's a pig, or if she's a liar.  Or all of the above. 

Does Alvin offer a gluten-free option?

Is anyone watching this show with Toni Collette as the director of a sinister juvie in VT? Two episodes in and it's fairly entertaining. 

Maybe the masseur recognized the time and date the message was sent combined with information that was specific to their session. 
Whatever happened, the point is that  private messages are private. If people don't respect that, the feature is useless. 

I never discuss this forum with a massage therapist.  That's how I like it.
A good reminder to act accordingly, that many of you may not hold a PM in confidence.
I'm careful answering PM's received from members that recently joined.  
I also block members when the PM vibe is off so I don't bother them again.

Maybe the masseur recognized the time and date the message was sent combined with information that was specific to their session. 
Whatever happened, the point is that  private messages are private. If people don't respect that, the feature is useless. 

Maybe the masseur recognized the time and date the message was sent combined with information that was specific to their session. 
Whatever happened, the point is that  private messages are private. If people don't respect that, the feature is useless. 

Maybe the masseur recognized the time and date the message was sent combined with information that was specific to their session. 
Whatever happened, the point is that  private messages are private. If people don't respect that, the feature is useless. 

Maybe the masseur recognized the time and date the message was sent combined with information that was specific to their session. 
Whatever happened, the point is that  private messages are private. If people don't respect that, the feature is useless. 

Four hands? Six hands? Anyone had eight?
Is this fan fiction or transparent spa owner promotion? 
I know Chen can't do six hand - only five because he also has to answer the phone!
On second thought, maybe you got four hands, two feet while Chen walked on your back. 

Robots, dammit, robots. Now we are going to argue about who is allowed to play non-humans. Broadway doesn't stand a chance against the diversity patrol. 
Why can't people mind their own business? The producers should cast THEIR show however they want. That's what we call freedom. 
if you don't like it, don't go. Don't let the privileged mob strip actors of jobs they earned. What an incredibly decadent and wealthy society we live in when people worry about which race will play the robot in a musical. No one owes anyone anything. Grow up and let the rest of us support good theater with talented casts. I know it won't be fair for everyone, but it just might be entertaining to see great performers. 

Yes, I saw the current production. I've seen her in a few things - Ragtime, Carousel, 110 in the Shade and Master Class. I liked her in all of them except Master Class. I think she's best when she plays a kind of noble, warm, capable, but underestimated woman. 
In my opinion Rose needs to be humorless and entirely unsympathetic. She can't be warm (Audra, Tyne) , or appealing (Bernadette), or funny (Bette), or insane (Betty Buckley). 
Linda Lavin came closest for me. I don't like her as an actor and she doesn't sing well, but she was small, grasping, and selfish - suitable for the Depression. 
It was written for Merman and she had an amazingly uncomplicated lack of self awareness combined with a powerful presence and voice.