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I follow the same approach, always prepare for play even though I take the top bunk. Use plain tap water, room temperature and make sure you use lube to ease the passage of the tube through the sphincter.

Good point. I can only speak to my experience in the US market, New York City in particular.

The trend on major sites (rentmen etc) to not show rates has results in a lack of transparency and difficulty for both providers and clients to judge the realities of today's market and to set appropriate expectations. I am lucky to have two regular providers - we are comfortable with one another and know exactly what to expect. I was approached by a young gentleman the other day and his expectations were way beyond what I would have expected, so I politely declined; part of this was the fact that he isn't local (traveling wannabe instagram model type) and I like to cultivate repeat experiences, which ultimately result in a better outcome for all involved. So @Mocha I can't speak to your business model, but I suspect your hypothesis about the impact of not posting rates is not far off the mark. Both my providers charge $200 per hour for their time here in NYC, they haven't changed their rates in a few years - in fact we haven't talked about rates in a long time so they would likely charge more for new clients - I do make up for it by tipping generously. Your rate of $250 seems reasonable to me....

You can buy a professional grade portable massage table for approx $200 if you shop around. Amazon is not necessarily the best option. We got a table for a friend that really enjoys the massage experience for his 50th birthday. If I remember correctly we waited for them to go on sale (like they usually do around public holidays) at overstock.com. It was a master massage 30inch wide table. A very good deal for a very good table.

I am referring to the edge where I trimmed...

Curious as to your thoughts on manicures. I've always taken care of my hands, keeping nails short, neat and smooth, but I've noticed that here in the North East of the USA a lot of guys (of all orientations) get manicures. It isn't my thing. When I meet guys with nails that are "shiny" or have polish or gel on them, it doesn't really do anything for me. In fact, sometimes it seems a little over the top - like guys that get french tips. (Yeah, I'm being judgmental. I'll apologize later. ) Your thoughts?

I was on Grindr the other day and thought I caught a glimpse of Adam - icon disappeared before I could click on it. Can anybody confirm that he is back in NYC? (And please tell me he got rid of the tombstone facial hair!!!) https://www.daddysreviews.com/search/Active/adam/adam_simply_nyc

Not that I am aware of. Only Masseurfinder.

While I was away over the holidays, two of my favorite guys relocated to LA from NYC: Ken - https://www.masseurfinder.com/massage-therapists/37571/ Tim - https://www.masseurfinder.com/massage-therapists/28465/ Don't miss them! (Consider it a consolation prize for the super bowl loss...)

As they say in the army... http://smartstrengths.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/embrace-the-suck-morale-patch-milspec-monkey-multicam.jpg

As Shakespeare would say: http://www.planbcomms.com/PlanBCommsBlog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/rose-by-any-other-name-revised4.jpg

All great recommendations (apart from the 'watch less football' bit) - thank you!

Will you participate in 'Giving Tuesday'?? I have two charities I favor. One is particularly close to my heart - takes care of homeless youth on the streets of New York City, many of whom are LGBTQ and got kicked out by their families. It sounds cliche, but when you talk to these kids you find they are mostly from southern and mid western states. Heartbreaking - I am not a crier, but it is HARD to come face to face with their reality. The firm I work for will match my gift on Tuesday, so I save up for the opportunity.

Recommended to me by @FrankR about a year ago (will include link to Daddy's review below) - he is a regular; I have seen him a couple of times too. Happy to endorse and will gladly repeat - manly muscular and attractive guy, not a dainty, pretty boy, gym bunny. Very consistent, quality massage. Can't go wrong with him as far as I am concerned - good knowledge of the body and muscles as you would expect from somebody with his training; also includes some stretching. A bit on the quiet side - a comfortable quiet, English is fine but I prefer it that way anyway. Not the sullen type at all from my experience (I know some people tend to think of eastern European guys that way) - friendly from my experience. Provides good background music if the quiet worries you. I have always left happy. Thumbs up! https://www.daddysreviews.com/search/Active/evgeniy/evgeniy_nyc

Recommended to me by @FrankR about a year ago (will include link to Daddy's review below) - he is a regular; I have seen him a couple of times too. Happy to endorse and will gladly repeat - manly muscular and attractive guy, not a dainty, pretty boy, gym bunny. Very consistent, quality massage. Can't go wrong with him as far as I am concerned - good knowledge of the body and muscles as you would expect from somebody with his training; also includes some stretching. A bit on the quiet side - a comfortable quiet, English is fine but I prefer it that way anyway. Not the sullen type at all from my experience (I know some people tend to think of eastern European guys that way) - friendly from my experience. Provides good background music if the quiet worries you. I have always left happy. Thumbs up! https://www.daddysreviews.com/search/Active/evgeniy/evgeniy_nyc

Like so?

Hmm. Friendboy.pro? Random examples: https://friendboy.pro/boys/HandsomeHuge https://friendboy.pro/boys/SexyEnzo https://friendboy.pro/boys/Tomasdecastro

Deserving of a bump.

I believe this quote applies here:

It came on the other night on the Food network, during a show that dealt with a souffle that wouldn't rise...I couldn't help but think: well, I know how to fix that!

I found him to be a friendly guy, super hot body but average massage skills. He was quite chatty, but I was totally entertained by ogling at his bod. Was amazed at how much time he spent on my feet, he commented on how nice they were, so not sure if he has a "thing" for feet, but it came across that way. So far nobody has reported leaving happy. I can attest to the quality of his ass - I will join @FrankR in staring at it, once it is up on that pedestal. If he was more interactive I would be a regular.