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I've had this happen twice at "strictly" therapeutic places. In retrospect, I'm not exactly sure how or why they happened at a legit place. Perhaps the masseur was in the mood. Maybe I was their type (chemistry). Or perhaps it was just a slow day and they were workin' the tips - But I didn't ask for it and I didn't drop any hints.
 
If I really thought about it the common factor is that I tend to treat people with respect and courtesy. I do like a little conversation prior to session. During which I treat them like a human beings who matter and not a means to a [happy] end. When I go in for a 60 minutes massage my only expectation is for a good massage... for 60 minutes. After that it's up to the parties involved and not an written agenda I hand the masseurs when I tromp in. I'm not sure I would want to be treated like a 'Have it Your Way' Burger King employee, so I don't treat others like that. It goes a long way.

I've had this happen twice at "strictly" therapeutic places. In retrospect, I'm not exactly sure how or why they happened at a legit place. Perhaps the masseur was in the mood. Maybe I was their type (chemistry). Or perhaps it was just a slow day and they were workin' the tips - But I didn't ask for it and I didn't drop any hints.
 
If I really thought about it the common factor is that I tend to treat people with respect and courtesy. I do like a little conversation prior to session. During which I treat them like a human beings who matter and not a means to a [happy] end. When I go in for a 60 minutes massage my only expectation is for a good massage... for 60 minutes. After that it's up to the parties involved and not an written agenda I hand the masseurs when I tromp in. I'm not sure I would want to be treated like a 'Have it Your Way' Burger King employee, so I don't treat others like that. It goes a long way.

Just speaking from my own experience with this forum, I have found that guys are always willing to share information about their experiences. Some provide more details than others but I always get enough info to decide whether to see a particular masseur. I try to be helpful too when I can, especially in situations where I have had a less than positive experience with a masseur and want to make sure that others are aware of the potential for them to have a similar experience before booking. But as some of the forum members have pointed out, there is (and there should be) a level of discretion in talking about what other activities a masseur might be willing to engage in with a client in a “public” way. It really is not fair to the masseur because what he may do with one client may vary widely with what he will do with a different client. For escorts it is different since they are advertising to provide a different experience. And to also reiterate what others here have said, there are other factors that impact the experience, such as the chemistry between the masseur and the client, the longevity of the relationship, how each person is feeling on a given day, etc. I think if you research masseur and reach out to forum members through a PM it will help you narrow your search and get you what you need to decide.

What very sad news. So young.

It's just Icy-Hot. A topical analgesic with Menthol.

I don’t understand but somehow suspect that you work there. But I can’t tell if Manta has renamed or if you went to Hero.

Because there isn't one. "Best" is a matter of personal preference mixed with direct experience. There are several here that have many posts about the experinece there. Use these message to find a place that offers what you're looking for and go try it out. That's half the fun!

I went to Shangrila for the first time and had a great experience. They got me in with short notice and I got Rodrigo. Everyone there was professional and courteous. And the massage went the full time (something I'm very picky about). It is a couple dollars more but then place is gorgeous, upscale and right by Grand Central. I didn't notice any ambient or street noise like some others have mentioned. I'll definitely go back.

We're gunna have to issue a subpoena here. We suspect there's been Russian interference in your briefs...

We're gunna have to issue a subpoena here. We suspect there's been Russian interference in your briefs...

We're gunna have to issue a subpoena here. We suspect there's been Russian interference in your briefs...

There's two different scenarios here: 1.) Tipping in a spa where the house takes a cut and 2.) Tipping an independent contractor who comes to your place/you go to theirs. (Basic math of a spa - $60 massage (let's say 30% goes to masseur = $20 + 20% tip = $32). So for someone in a spa you should tip remembering that the fee the masseur receives for the services is small and the bulk comes from your tip.
And scenario 2.) The whole fee goes to the masseur. $150 massage = $150. I think general consensus from this board is that, unless the independent contractor incurred some unexpected cost, that the fee is the fee ($Total = $150) and in a spa you should always tip to the level of service received.

There's two different scenarios here: 1.) Tipping in a spa where the house takes a cut and 2.) Tipping an independent contractor who comes to your place/you go to theirs. (Basic math of a spa - $60 massage (let's say 30% goes to masseur = $20 + 20% tip = $32). So for someone in a spa you should tip remembering that the fee the masseur receives for the services is small and the bulk comes from your tip.
And scenario 2.) The whole fee goes to the masseur. $150 massage = $150. I think general consensus from this board is that, unless the independent contractor incurred some unexpected cost, that the fee is the fee ($Total = $150) and in a spa you should always tip to the level of service received.