Typical

It's been a couple of years since I've seen him, but my recollection is that it's a B- massage and that he talks way too much, most of it mindless babble. On the plus side he's relatively cheap and he is always available!

To compare an offhanded 'joke' like "he needs some sandwiches" to the ridicule and mocking of gay men is absurd. At most it deserves a bemused shrug. You may not think the joke is funny or clever or even sensible. But to elevate it to this level of criticism is PC run amok. This is where the goofy term 'snowflake' may actually resonate. For goodness sake, he even labels himself a "twink" in his ad!

The New York State Attorney General's Office has become quite interested in non essential business operations during this time. I think anyone openly flouting the rules at this point is taking a gamble: personal, societal and legal. It can't be said enough. This is not about YOU. If you and a therapist want to take a risk yourselves, whatever.... The issue is the transmission of the virus that is inevitable with close personal contact (i.e., the unsuspecting roommate, spouse, or grocery store clerk you later pass it on to.) The risk is also that when you perhaps get sick you might take up a hospital bed and expose medical personnel needlessly. I realize people need their incomes. But so do waiters and movie theatre clerks and taxi drivers and airport staff and bartenders and hotel maids and personnel trainers, and the list goes on and on and on. No one is special at this moment. People need to think about the bigger picture, not just their immediate needs.

What does it even mean? It's just word salad.

Whaaaaat?

They NYT analyzed the bill fairly comprehensively this morning. To receive the payment, in addition to meeting maximum historical income tests, the recipient must have a valid U.S. Social Security number (not a fake card ginned up on the sidewalk, lol), and must have filed a U.S. tax return as recently as the 2018 tax year.

Some of them are writing "Corona free", or some other such nonsense in their ads. As if they could have any idea whatsoever. What weirdos. Those are the ones to avoid at all costs. They are completely deranged.

Agreed. Do we need the government to step in and shut this all down, perhaps for good? Or can we manage affairs responsibly?

Rico...I mean "Muscleking", it's a pretty shitty time to start a massage business, but a few suggestions: Face photos are a must for 90%+ of clients. If you don't want to show your face, you are probably in the wrong business. Transparency on rates is essential for 90%+ of clients. If you don't want to be upfront on pricing, you are probably in the wrong business. Fake posts on this forum are easily spotted and generally work against you. They smack of desperation. Desperation caused by lack of transparency regarding photos and pricing, perhaps. Finally, new guys typically start out at a lower price point to build a base of clients. Not many people are going to jump in at full price for the unknown, ESPECIALLY without proper photos and during a viral pandemic! Good luck.

Uhm. No. If your therapist wants to offer discounts they know how to communicate that information to you. ASKING for a discount in this environment is really, really bad form.

Come on now. I have never been to this particular spa and therefore don’t have an opinion one way or the other, but this “review” is highly suspect don’t you think? Is there one grammatically correct sentence in it? Even close? Does it seem all that plausible? I would take this little write up with a big grain of salt. I give it the same credence as a random “news” article shared by one’s kooky uncle on Facebook.

Very much a real person - obviously hot as can be. But I know him very slightly socially so can't utilize his services...unfortunately.

Very much a real person - obviously hot as can be. But I know him very slightly socially so can't utilize his services...unfortunately.

I think his pictures tell an accurate story of how weird he is. He ain't exactly hiding his crazy! When you actively chose insanity, you are going to get it!!!

The masseur must permit their exact location to be noted. Otherwise the default location near City Hall is chosen. Not exactly the website's fault that the masseur has actively chosen not to be pinpointed.

Is it narcism or insecurity? I guess both. I'm not on social media for a variety of reasons, but the few times I take a look at it I realize people tend to create almost unreal alternative lives on line. Their postings have little to do with their real daily activities. They airbrush their photos, or just photo shop them altogether. They weight their postings to what they perceive as glamorous events in their existence. And it all just comes off as, well, fake. People have become addicted to "likes", or similar responses online. And praise. They seem to require constant affirmation (Stuart Smalley, anyone?). Their posts are designed to get constant feedback that they are indeed as attractive or successful as they wish to be seen. That all said, I do want to fuck him.

When enquiring he sends a "ripped" photo of "himself" (unsolicited). And then that is NOT what shows up. The photo is fake. Fake. Fake Fake. Whatever....but it's a ridiculous contrast. Bizarre, really. Why would he do that? And from what I saw in person, the guy has never, ever been "ripped', or even close to it. NEVER, AT ALL. EVER. It's weird to misrepresent one's self to such an extent.

This is all very strange to me. I saw him in NYC. I see a lot of talk about body building, blah blah blah. But the guy is a little chub! Not even remotely "fit". Something odd is going on with these posts.

In my experience he's very, very good at what he does.

They will take it as a compliment

NYMassageAddict: Seems like you are referencing the wrong post. Your post I believe has nothing to do with Hush Manhattan Spa.

I would highly recommend Aleksei at Hush Spa. He isn't profiled in the staff section so you have to go to the appointment booker to find him. He's a tall, good looking, super strong, friendly and very talented masseur. A+

Saw him a couple of times, the last time probably two years ago. Not terrible, but each time some confusion and ambiguity about what exactly he offered. Frankly I wasn't much interested in anything above just a normal therapeutic massage. But he made it a little awkward, not to mention the second time I went up he asked me to wait outside in the cold for like 10 minutes because he had forgotten about the appointment. I would have left if I hadn't travelled all the way up town. Will not go again. BTW, NEVER make someone wait outside past the appointment start time. NEVER, EVER.

Not sure anyone "expects" a lower price for a way uptown location. But it's a real time commitment and a pain so there has to be some incentive. Lower price is one possible draw. If the service cost is comparable to midtown, why bother? I guess the alternative is to sit way uptown without any clients! Above 96th Street is just not a viable option for most people who work in midtown. One must trek way up and then trek way back down. It simply isn't worth the effort when there are numerous options much closer. It's reality.

Agree. The massage was fine. He's a nice enough guy. I don't regret the money spent. He's somewhat hot, but a little bit more effeminate than the photos suggest (not a criticism, just a fact). But nothing to compel my return was there. There are so many options in NYC!!! So I only return when things are very good, or when I have reason to believe things will become very good. My regulars offer above and beyond on a consistent basis.