Brad in NYC

I’m a big fan of these forums. It’s an awesome way for us to share helpful information and points of view with each other. I often find insight and sometimes humor in the posts. I’m grateful for that.
 
I don’t quite understand the hostility in this thread and I’m glad it’s uncommon.
 
I think this forum (and our country at large) would benefit from more kind, thoughtful and open opinion sharing.

I'm trying to build a great list of masseurs in Hell's Kitchen. It's near where I live and it seems I waste a lot of time researching only to find "he's further than I want to travel".
 
I'll start:
 
Aleks: https://www.masseurfinder.com/massage-therapists/12512/
Top of my list. Great massage, nice but small apt and caring touch.
 
Andre: https://www.masseurfinder.com/massage-therapists/952/
I really like his apartment, great location, and he gives a solid massage.
 
Leo: https://www.masseurfinder.com/massage-therapists/12196/
Also has a really nice apartment, clearly trained and has a few cool massage moves.
 
Dan: https://www.masseurfinder.com/massage-therapists/34676/
He's "the man". Great massage. Very strong.

https://m4m-forum.org/threads/how-about-a-happy-beginning.62163/

Wow. After reading this thread and hearing about multiple people who have had horrific experiences, it’s really making me think. I’m a native New Yorker, so I feel that I have a certain amount of street wisdom, but.....
 
I’ve always tried to be careful screening massage guys. I do read reviews, check threads here, etc. I look for a good massage as opposed to a sexual encounter, so maybe that weeds out some of the darker characters. And, I realize that many here are as interested in the sexual component as they are the massage.
 
Although I’ve had massages that I didn’t think were so great or felt the person wasn’t trained very well, I never felt unsafe. I’ve never been in fear during a massage encounter. I feel horrible for those who have.
 
I wonder if it’s been self conscious that I tend to pick masseurs who are my size or smaller. Is there a part of me thinking (even though I might be wrong) that I could hold my own with ‘this guy’ if something started going fowl?
 
I’m wondering if someone should create a thread where we collectively assemble a ‘how to stay safe’ checklist.
 
I don’t blame anyone who’s been victimized and I also think it makes sense for massage clients to consider that not all these guys are good guys, and could take some steps to avoid or deal with them.
 
This topic has attracted lively conversation and I really appreciate everyone sharing their thoughts.

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Wow. After reading this thread and hearing about multiple people who have had horrific experiences, it’s really making me think. I’m a native New Yorker, so I feel that I have a certain amount of street wisdom, but.....
 
I’ve always tried to be careful screening massage guys. I do read reviews, check threads here, etc. I look for a good massage as opposed to a sexual encounter, so maybe that weeds out some of the darker characters. And, I realize that many here are as interested in the sexual component as they are the massage.
 
Although I’ve had massages that I didn’t think were so great or felt the person wasn’t trained very well, I never felt unsafe. I’ve never been in fear during a massage encounter. I feel horrible for those who have.
 
I wonder if it’s been self conscious that I tend to pick masseurs who are my size or smaller. Is there a part of me thinking (even though I might be wrong) that I could hold my own with ‘this guy’ if something started going fowl?
 
I’m wondering if someone should create a thread where we collectively assemble a ‘how to stay safe’ checklist.
 
I don’t blame anyone who’s been victimized and I also think it makes sense for massage clients to consider that not all these guys are good guys, and could take some steps to avoid or deal with them.
 
This topic has attracted lively conversation and I really appreciate everyone sharing their thoughts.

Hi Guys -
If anyone is willing and has a few minutes, could you PM me and tell me what a typical escort encounter is like and how long they last? I’ve had a ton of massages and I’d like to better understand the differences. Thanks.

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I gave JK a try and not a big fan. That’s why there are so many ice cream flavors. All depends what you like. I don’t need a fancy building, but I do like a nice setup on the massage table. I lot of guys use higher end table coverings and towels. He had this thin, paper covering, maybe what a doctor’s office would use. His massage was decent, but I think I’d rather spend a little more $$$. Also, my experience was more of a Thai massage (pressure point) vs longer strokes. For those who like pressure point, I’d suggest you give Sal a try. https://www.masseurfinder.com/massage-therapists/8505/ but I’m not sure if he does the various extras some like.

Agree on Pasha’s apartment, with it’s own entrance from the street. I think all 4 in my starting post to this thread have good setups.