I have only hired on rent masseur and think I have a good sense of which guys have any kind of massage skills. The sensual/erotic aspects of the massage should, in my view, be integrated into the entire experience. And the best providers know how to do that. For me, one essential requirement is possession of a proper massage table. I always ask, as that signals that the provider has taken the trouble to learn a few skills. The pressure is way better. There is better comfort for the head and neck. And then there is always that lovely moment when he works on your neck and shoulders and you get some close and enticing views. Massages on beds are terrible, and can be very uncomfortable. I had one once, and never again. A few months ago I visited Japan and experienced a massage on the floor -- with a mat and a head cushion. After a while I got used to it, and the guy really knew what he was doing. And when I turned over and things heated up, there wasn't that awkward feeling that he was going to fall on the floor. So, I may have been a bit too strict about insisting on a table. I might have missed it, but I didn't see any other discussion on this forum of this subject. So I'd be would be interested in other views.