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What an absolute useless post. I can't decide if I dislike the puerile complaining more or the advertising to drive traffic to your rather boring and overly verbose blog.

Why won't you repeat? Didn't like the place or the one guy?

He use to work at Utopia in NYC.

Or how his actual skills are and not JUST his one body part.

Yes to all of the above. I would say the massages are "tourist massages" or "wyt lady massages" ie lavendar scented light to medium pressure rub downs with a very high price tag ($120ish before tip). Is it worth it? I treat myself on vacation but I wouldn't pay that at home for a mediocre rub down. They are mostly female, but there are male masseurs too. I don't think any masseur would risk his job even for a good tip. Many of these cruise lines use foreign labor and this is big money for them. If they were cuaght they'd be bounced off the boat and lose their reference. As for cruisy areas - these ships are VERY cameraed in public areas and they take a hard line with any public sexual activity. I would strong advise caution. Has it happened in a men's restroom stall.. sure. But if you were caught you're not just kicked outta the rest room you could be kicked off the boat. I've had a lot of fun with other passengers in the privacy of my own room.

I also read it went Co-ed and no more hanky-panky. Last time I was there in January it was packed, so I don't know why they need to cram more people in. I'll pass - Too many better options.

I'm heading there for Thanksgiving. Thanks for the tips. I can't wait

Wow. This has really devolved into a mean girls thread. "He's over 40? No wonder I dry heaved." Do better. J effin C

I was there a few weeks ago and I'd say it's TSMS 2.0. Nice and clean and I think Jimmy runs a good business. My massage delivered as always. Very happy. I will go back.

There are more than enough posts and threads about New Paradise being therapeutic only and that the management is very adverse to anything else. Aren't the real clowns the one who go in expecting more and then blaming anyone but themselves when it doesn't happen. There's a robust search function on this forum for a reason!

That's OK. The peanut gallery didn't really answer his question anyway.

It's best to be fully vax'ed yourself and practice universal precautions.

I agree that having both people vax'ed would be ideal. However this whole forum is testament that practitioners are not always honest. I'm [partially] vax'ed and I trust that. I trust some guy going under a false name, who only accepts cash, and I probably never see again much much less. Second your solution turns every 24 year old masseurs into a virologist/dermatologist. This week alone I had a large mosquito bite, an ingrown hair, and a small circular scrape. You really want a masseur to evaluate what's what in a dimly lit room? Initial lesions are few and flat and can be in the mouth or anus where the masseur can't see. Putting the onus on the masseur to determine what's acne or other benign skin conditions vs MPX seems irresponsible and provides a false sense of security. Not to mention they are no where near qualified to do so.

In NYC we can't get 2nd doses. They won't even hint when we can. My question is how long to wait before getting another massage? At 4 weeks after first dose I should be about 85% protected. If there was some clue when 2nd doses would be available I'd be happy to wait, but at this point there's no finish line in sight. Fortunately between behavior modification and vaccines cases are dropping in NYC.

He's at 24 Chelsea Spa now. Recently opened on 24th & 9th.

I went recently and I can recommend. It's nice, clean, and new. One Ave from the subway stop. Called to schedule about an hour in advance and had no issues. Rooms were a nice size and there is a shower (I didn't use it). Prices are accurate as posted. If you've been to Times Square [Mens] Spa then you'll be very familiar. It's TSMS 2.0

Thanks! We heard about it this morning. Our AirBnB is on a private system and not impacted. Should be cleared up by Saturday. Pablo is a bit pricey but PTown is such a massage desert I may reach out. I was hoping for a bit of Intel too. Being in NYC we get spoiled with choice.

Did you try Pablo? I leave for PTown tomorrow for 10 days.

I know that question has been asked a lot. I'm sure they will look into it, but just looking at NYC data we can see people 50+ are getting it. Reference link: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/data/health-tools/monkeypox.page I would also note that the smallpox vaccine given in the 60s/70s included a booster recommendation after 3 years if still in a high smallpox risk area.

I got my first dose in NYC today. I asked about second dose and they said they people are starting to become eligible for second doses and that they are beginning to load second doses into the booking system, but it's not live yet. They said we'd be contacted. But even one dose provide solid protection after 28 days. I'd like to wait til second dose before getting another massage, but it'll get harder to resist after 28 days.

Here's a link to the data (updated weekly). All men and a few trans persons. Median age is 35 but goes up to 69. https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/health/health-topics/monkeypox.page

The CDC said the smallpox vaccine from 50 years ago may provide "some protection" but I doubt they really know. The NY Health Dept response has been a comedy of errors. To get back to the original topic I'm pausing massages til I get vaccinated as a precaution.

If you find out where he ended up - let me know!

I *think* he does the odd massage when he's in town for some extra cash. Him and his husband moved outta NYC during the early pandemic.

Bold - wow.