FrankR

I have to admit your experience beats my life experience. So far nobody has offered to be my ... "pimp"? 😆😆

Previously discussed under a different name - I recognize the pictures.

Take a look here - recommendations from well known forum members. https://www.companyofmen.org/topic/125215-411-on-nick_ch/?tab=comments#comment-1789929

True - but the risk of transmission is highly reduced. False - as @KeepItReal pointed out above, condoms are a trusted and proven safety measure. True - it is possible but the risk of transmission is highly reduced. False - Herpes, for example, can be transmitted by skin to skin contact without anything sexual happening. False - most of my providers do not use condoms because they are afraid. They use it because they care and don't wish to contract OR spread STDs in the community. Those of us who pay attention are aware that STD rates have been rising - mainly due to people no longer using condoms. In the words of that great philosopher, Van Wilder: Don't be a fool! Wrap your tool!! https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2018/08/why-are-stds-on-the-rise-if-people-are-having-less-sex/568909/

Did you run a search? He has been discussed before. https://www.companyofmen.org/topic/115671-matsmart-in-nyc-411/

Great memory you have @EVdude Exactly the same experience. Pictures are out of date. He had developed a bit of a tummy when I saw him in 2017. Nice guy, but massage was just okay. https://www.companyofmen.org/threads/411-on-some-new-nyc-listings.127118/

Just like everyone else who is not vaccinated and tested positive: he came into contact with the virus by kissing he aunt. ? The vaccine is not 100% effective when it comes to preventing infection - breakthrough infections of those already vaccinated were expected. The difference is that Bill Maher tweeted that he feels fine despite having caught the virus, has no symptoms and will self isolate until he tests negative. Without the vaccine he would not be that lucky.

I am more concerned with the fact that I will have to start wearing makeup again! ? In all seriousness, I will keep wearing the mask until I am good and ready!

The fact that there are so few breakthrough cases actually gives me a greater sense of security. We are missing a key piece of information; To date, California has not released any information on post-vaccination hospitalizations or the severity of any known breakthrough cases. I suspect that when we see how impactful the vaccine is on the severity of those that do get the virus, we will sleep a lot better. Maskless. And without showering in hand sanitizer before bed! ?

I believe @Benjamin_Nicholas and @KeepItReal are talking about the same app. Just be aware that there are some restrictions on what you can send via the Burner app - some picture file formats and video formats are not supported so you have to have a profile somewhere (like rentmen) with all the media you plan to share.

In my experience, most people don’t pay attention to their personal finance - they just coast through life basically paycheck to paycheck. So in that regard you are ahead in the game! 1) Make the time, every two weeks to punch some numbers into a spreadsheet -one side of the sheet is what money you have coming in, the other side of the sheet is where your money is going. Know your spending. 2) Do keep your expenses down as much as possible. 3) Do keep a reasonable emergency fund for unexpected expenses - a high yield savings account is great for this purpose. 4) Dont invest money you will need in the next few years - keep it in a high yield savings account instead as a market crash would require some recovery time you may not have in the short term. 5) Do go to med school - but apply for scholarships and try to stay out of debt. Study hard and keep your grades up as high as you possibly can. This will help you gain more scholarships and support. 6) Do find a mentor - preferable an old rich guy/gal that has some wisdom to share 7) Get Dave Ramsey’s “The Total Money Makeover” from your local library and read it. It is great for budgeting and savings goals (I dont like his investing approach - see next item) 8) Listen to the “moneyguy” podcast or youtube channel - great advice for investing Good luck to you!

Providers that have a playbook to help them detect and avoid danger would be foolish to share it here in full public view.

Indeed, we will see. Bill Maher mentioned it a few weeks ago. He made some very interesting points.

Here is a previous thread on the same guy - you asked about him there as well. So that is your third bump - time to paint or get off the ladder! ? https://www.companyofmen.org/threads/another-post-pandemic-nyc-candidate.156710/ He does have great reviews! ?

Yes, mentioned here: https://www.companyofmen.org/threads/ryan-rose-is-escorting-again.159924/post-2103407

I have no objection against crypto - just don't find value in it myself. You do you. I am very familiar with the technology, and have been involved in development of blockchain since (funny enough) 2018. Don't confuse the two - blockchain holds promise as a technology. ?

There is also a good documentary on the subject on Amazon Video if you have Prime - "The Tulip Bubble".

The article is behind a pay wall so I don’t have context behind the headline. Feel free to play around with crypto if you have a strong stomach. But call it what it is - speculation. I can’t quite get myself to consider it an investment - it does not generate cashflow, there are no underlying components to evaluate to determine a fair value. For many it will end in tears. Suddenly I sound like my dad... ?

I don’t include “mind games” in my list of things I enjoy doing, when I schedule time with a provider!! ?

Name change maybe? I am sure I have seen these pics before... ?

This is the first time I am hearing about Kamagra jelly... https://community.today.com/parentingteam/post/what-is-kamagra-oral-jelly-is-it-best-ed-treatment-for-men

Club Doublelist - worthy of a double take before you end up double booked!! There is a double-trouble and double jeopardy joke in there somewhere as well! ??

Nope. I don’t enjoy fishing in an empty pond. (I am in midtown manhattan and pickings are practically non-existing)

Happens all the time. The masseur has seen it before. You laugh it off: “ignore little Frankie - he’s just happy to be out of the house after Covid - haha!”. ?