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Ditto. That usually says the escort is more exclusive.
I respect it, and politely cross such escorts off my list. If you won't unlock for a Premium member, you're a fool.

and last night too - Sunday.  
Was much less busy late afternoon/early evening compared to Friday & Saturday.  I’d say the crowd was about 50% less than the other nights.  Still had fun & totally different energy, much more relaxed and seemed like a lot more people at the bar and socializing vs going off to rooms.  You can still find what you’re looking for on a Sunday.  While there were much fewer working guys, the quality was still A+.   

and again last night (Saturday).  I’ve been going to Thermas for at least 15 years and this is the best I’ve ever seen it - in terms of the men.  It has definitely changed for the better imo.  Depends on your taste, but if you like masculine Latino men early 30s, then this is the pace for you.  
It feels like because of the private parties and everyone knows they’re leaving by 10:30p, it’s much busier much earlier.  I got there about 3;30p - by 5p very busy. At 6p it’s packed.  No waiting for rooms because they have so many.  
If I didn’t know exactly where I was, I’d swear it’s a Brazilian sauna in São Paulo. It’s that good without any of the downside. 
The guys who owns Thermas is relatively hands-on and he is visible.  Very handsome man in his 40s.  Whatever he is doing works because the men there are consistently friendly, there is no pressure and they are honest.  And they do what they say they will do & more. I recognized a couple guys from RM and other apps, yet at Thermas they all charge 50euro.  I think it’s a great setting to meet someone & go elsewhere if you want more time.  For me, 4 hours at Thermas is enough and back to hotel.
If you haven’t been, add Barcelona & Thermas to your list. If you indulge in this hobby, it’s a must. 

 

I was at Thermas last night.  They had one of the private parties last night so they had a soft closing at 11p, meaning nobody was asking people to leave, but almost all working guys were gone by 10:30p and major clean-up had begun.  They advertise the parties start at 11p and go until 3p the next day.  
I don’t think there is much overlap between the two crowds that go the the night parties and regular sauna hours.  The guys really had no complaints about the parties, they just adjusted and seem used to it.
I arrived yesterday about 3;30p and it was very active - more so than I remember at same time on previous visits.  It seems like the guys have almost completely changed with many of the regulars either have gone back to home countries for a bit or have just moved on.  Only a few familar faces compared to last visit a couple months ago.  And the guys there now seem to be consistently a bit older, more masculine/macho types.  I didn’t see any early 20s, it was more like most were early 30s or appeared that way.
There seems to be confusion among staff when parties are being held - a few weren’tsure there was one happening last night.  After a few minutes back & forth they got it straight.
it seems more clean than before too - the parties seem to have forced a more thorough cleaning protocol.
the men were friendly as usual, all quoted 50euros for their time and it was great.  Still the best sauna imo in terms of quality & quality of men, costs, safety/security and ease of access.  The parties don’t really change much for vast majority of clients although I always liked the late mornings & afternoons there.
Mainly Brazilians yesterday with a Venezuelans, Colombians and a few Dominicans in the mix. 

It's been a while since I was looking in Germany, but it used to be that Romeo had a pro listing that was better than Rentmen for Germany.

https://rentmen.eu/Brick_Ocean
Anyone?

He is amazing, he used to come to ny a lot but spend most of his time now in Miami

Findom is a turnoff for me.

This is not a good provider. The professionals are dedicated to their craft, in tune with and concerned with fulfilling the client’s needs. Not trying to save 15 mins here or there. Certainly not with gags like colored lube. That stuff comes around to bite you. Hire professionals.

Are you in Germany? My favorite Berlin guy charges $600 overnight, which is the same hourly rate as my favorite NYC guy. 

For me providers that cut you short are an automatic no repeat. A deal was made for services and time in exchange for payment. I do understand that it is difficult for a provider to determine how long it will take for a client to release, however the session does not have to end right after the ending has been achieved.

I go the full time. By that I mean once the client gets on the table and I start working, to the time their massage is finished. NOT:
Client going to the bathroom
showering
chit chat
paying
laying on the table for a while after, mind completely blown, and in quiet recovery
getting dressed
etc.
I plan buffers for these activities and to clean thoroughly before the next client arrives, and usually with enough to give myself at least a few minutes to respond to inquiries. For me, that’s at least 30 mins between one client ending their scheduled time and the next client’s scheduled time begins. The buffer allows me to go slightly over if necessary or offer the client a shower, and it gives me wiggle room to take a client early should they arrive more than 5-10 mins before their scheduled start time, or still get my current client done should they arrive late.
Clients showing up late I short on time, ending at their scheduled end time so as to respect the next client’s start time. When the next client is scheduled later, I accommodate the late client by starting and ending late. It’s all a matter of circumstances.
It boggles my mind why more of my peers don’t structure their appointments with reasonable buffers. It’s very important to me that each client gets their full time. It’s important to me when I get massages myself.
Honestly I have a hard time finishing my routine any faster than the scheduled time. Sometimes it ends right on time, often it runs over. But then again I am actually providing a real, skilled massage. A lot of guys in the industry are opportunistic rub-and-tug types with short term goal$.
I want my clients to return. I give them their full time, every time. Masseurs that don’t aren’t serious about their work, and they’re not working to develop long term clients. Skip the amateurs and unserious, pervasive though they may be. Go with experienced, consummate professionals.
Places like here are the best ways to find the good guys!
When a masseur massively shorts your time, please write a review stating the facts, both here and on whatever platform you found them on, like RentMasseur. It helps identify the bad actors and lead other clients toward the pros. Also, it motivates the bad guys to either a) improve their practice or b) exit the biz.

Thanks! I figured as much after seeing him in action on his OnlyFans. He seems like a sweet guy and the dick is truly XXXL, but he has trouble staying hard and isn’t convincing as a top.

Klyde, although gay, is actually a total power bottom and has said himself he puts on a Dom top faced exclusively for escorting. Personally, I hate when providers are not authentic and honest.

I’m lucky. I have two guys that I love seeing on repeat. Amazing guys. Amazing times. Especially with rates where they are now, I have very little tolerance to experiment and then be disappointed. I have become more risk averse. 

Brazil is a huge country with a rather large population of 214.3 million, 105.7 million of which are male. There are areas of extreme poverty in that country, about 28% of the population lives in extreme poverty, and many of the providers also support their families with what they make. That is particularly true with transgender providers. sometimes they are the primary source of income in the family (even though there are instances where the family doesn't allow them in the house).
Venezuela is going through terrible times. 94% of Venezuelans lived in poverty, and by 2021 almost twenty percent of Venezuelans (5.4 million) had left their country, not necessarily legally. Half of their population is male in that country.
In Colombia, with a male population of 25 million, crime rates remain very high. Illegal armed groups and other criminal groups are heavily involved in the drugs trade and serious crime including kidnapping. Additionally, there's extreme corruption in their government, so many people who live in poverty have little to no opportunities available for progressing, unless they get involved in the established system that is entangled with the drug trade. If you have seen shows like Narcos in Netflix, you see all those nameless extras that get killed in drug trade-related shootings? Those are the ones who live in poverty and have little opportunities to do something else.
Poverty, crime, social and political instability are factors that make many people who would otherwise choose a different profession, to become this type of provider.
I remember seeing a documentary in the early 2000s about male prostitution in Brazil. They showed areas where there are many street providers looking for ways to survive. Just survival. We, in USA and other rich countries tend to forget what life is like when there aren't opportunities available and you have loved ones to support, or when the situation is so dangerous that you have tio manage to survive by any means possible. Sometimes I ask myself similar questions, then I remember that I live in a country where people can start a march over something that they just don't like hearing about.
BTW, it's not just the USA, I also saw providers from Colombia, Brazil and Venezuela in Spain and in Mexico.

That looked Greek to me!

Very hot guy, highly recommended! 
I wish he was bearded now! Great kisser!

Perhaps a little more tactfully in your initial introduction.  Something like…
“Hi HotEscort. I saw your ad on RM. I’m a 40-something gay Asian male who enjoys kissing, oral and bottoming for a beautiful man like you.  Would you be available for an outcall on Sunday at 10pm?  If so, what would your rate be?  I’m staying in a hotel near Times Square.”  
This way you’ve provided all the information so that the provider can assess whether you’re a good fit and what the rate may be. 

Vegas is the last place you need to worry about 'being seen' with a hooker

The hotel will most likely already ‘know" your guest from previous "visits".
He will have already been clocked by security the minute he gets out of his car in the parking garage.
They know why he’s there and they know why you’re meeting him on the first floor.
As long as he doesn’t have a bad history with the casino, dresses appropriately, and doesn’t make a scene, they won’t care.
If you really want to get your jollies, wave to the security camera in the elevator while you pat his ass.

Out of Bordeaux nothing wrong with a full-bodied Pinot Gigolo. 

Do you go to visit him? Years ago a regular of mine was sent to jail for 6 months and I was the only one who visited him on a regular basis. I set up an account with money so he could buy sundries like cigarettes and chocolate bars. When he came out he showed his appreciation to me in non monetary ways. 

I'm in a slump right now too.  Haven't hired since September and have not opened Grindr/Scruff in several months.  I used to be a combination of hiring and guys from the apps.  I see a few guys that appeal to me but the part of my brain that has to send the texts and make the arrangements isn't interested.  I'm pretty sure that if I went thru the effort to hire or hookup I would have a good time. 
I've complained/commented to my Dr. and testosterone is in normal ranges.  I suspect I'm part of the group with continuing low-grade Covid depression. 
Jacking off is still good and I'm trying to hold-off for a bit to see if that helps raise the libido.  

Can't speak for people in my city, but I rarely hire people in my city because the options are either limited or not compelling to me, even though it's a large city.
I actually believe that it's a common practice for clients to take a break from hiring due to a number of reasons, and I don't think that there is a rule that establishes that one has to hire consistently or constantly, as if we have to fill some kind of quota.
No one is obligated to hire what is available simply because that's what's available. I take my breaks due to other priorities, family and life responsibilities, finances and budget, traveling, health issues, or just because I need a break from sexual activity or massages. One important rule that I have is that hiring to me is part of my self care, but also part of my leisure, which means, that I'm not going to neglect the other aspects of my life over hiring providers (maybe if I win the lottery... nah, even if I win the lottery). So time off is a given to me.