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Even if someone were to compile a list of the best masseurs in the best spas, it would be obsolete within 2 months. New guys join all the time, older guys leave, many guys move to a different spa if they think they can get a better deal, some setup shop independently in their own apartment, etc...

You're definitely not alone. So many of the these HE guys are "mileage may vary" types, you just never know what can happen if the masseur decides he likes what is lying on his table. Back when sex was important to me, I always went to a massage appointment ready for anything. More often than not, I received a surprise. Many of these guys are great at teasing, so if they're willing to go there, even for extra money, I'm happy to be prepared. The preparation almost always worked out in my favor. I once had a straight masseur who saw I was fully erect, and that damn thing was going nowhere, clearly getting in the way. Without touching my cock, he decided to work his finger-pressure technique around my groin area, and he made me orgasm. He cleaned me up, and went on with the massage. Not a word spoken. Needless to say, I tipped him well. He moved out of NYC, otherwise I'd still be seeing him.

It took a little while to organize but suddenly everything clicked - I experienced a combo massage with MindfulMasseur and his partner RomeoAntonio today!
I had hired MM for more than 20 times prior.  RA was a first time encounter, but I have been admiring his work on OnlyFans.  In other words, his anatomy was not a total surprise.
The venue was at the couple's comfortable apartment on the UWS.  After a brief chat, I was naked on their heated massage table while the guys stripped down to skimpy underwear that left nothing to the imagination.  I was familiar with MM's body, front and back.  I did marvel at the physique and the personal charisma of RA - the curled black hair, the smile, the perfect chest, the muscular legs.  Starting out as a solid therapeutic experience, RA took off his briefs and made sure I knew it.  He has extremely strong hands that went deep into my glutes as the massage evolved into a fully erotic experience.  While the details need not be disclosed on a public forum, let me say that I felt surrounded by masculine beauty and skill.  The couple, at some point, became very interactive between the two of them which was a sight that will be hard to forget.
I have no hesitation to recommend MindfulMasseur and RomeoAntonio separately but if you are so inclined, the duo combo will blow you away. 
 

No problem.  I was known as a client to MM who said 'I am a fun client to work with'.  Which is why the guys gave me a good rate, which basically was MM and RA's individual one-hour incall rate combined.  No premium pricing for the combo session.  Keep in mind that RA and MM are partners.  There is no awkwardness between them about being naked and about engaging in play together and with a client.
I did, happily, tip well for an amazing experience.

I had my first session with Amaziah and posted this review in RM:  The session with Amaziah was an amazing continuum of therapeutic and sensual, body to body massage, intimate connection, the kind of experience that must be lived to appreciate it. Besides, he is a delightful man, kind, personable and attentive.

Any recent feedback?

Love Alexi!  I've become a regular with him.  Great conversation, great body, good massage... very detailed to the whole body... more of a light massage.  The extras are extra nice.  Always offers a glass of wine to relax.  Place is clean too

I went to Epic men spa on 63rd and Lexington, for a Brazilian. 
 
As Jeremy was shaving my balls, I had a big hard on (it would be hard not to, when a man is holding your cock in his hand) Unfortunately he didn’t offer to help with that. I didn’t want to leave with blue balls, so I asked if I could get a massage with one of his guys (hoping they would be more helpful).
I had Pete who gave me a thorough Thai massage but he kept my private parts under a towel at all time, clear sign that he doesn’t want to do anything else. 
So I left with clean shaven - but still very blue - balls and quite disappointed. 

I am writing off epic men spa as a purely therapeutic place and won’t try again. 

Super nice guy, handsome AF, gives a great massage. Studio is really nice and makes you feel really comfortable. Check him out!

Agreed.
Even IF there wasn't a legal matter involved...I personally PREFER to meet people for a massage first.
I have never been a fan of fucking somebody based on a few photos and never having met in person. I also like a bit of foreplay, unlike so many gay men who go from Zero-to-Sixty in under two minutes. A relaxing massage gives me time to feel the moment as well as giving my companion a chance to get comfortable instead of needing to provide sex-on-demand.

I hope you know that PrEP is for tops too. Everyone should be on it. Doxy PEP as well.
In 2025, this is just responsible healthcare for sexually active gay men, regardless of position.

I’ve seen Tim in his nice Jersey City apartment
https://rentmasseur.com/TimSPA/
 
I’ve gone back twice. No cuddles but certainly sensual. Always left happy. PM for details.

Any extras with Yobany?
 

Received an out-call massage from DiamondTyger a few days ago...after one or two failed attempts at connecting. Worth every penny of $250 for 60min. Was even better than the first massage I had from him years ago. As of this comment, ALL  of the pics are accurate and are of him; i.e., not borrowed from elsewhere on the web. 
Massage A- technique, with a variety of strokes, including a bit of stretching toward the end, and satisfying sensual elements. Massage is not DiamondTyger's main livelihood, so pinning down a day and time might, might, be a challenge.
To summarize, the profile, pics, and massage service are all legitimate and meet the advertising promises.
Note: $250 for 60min is pain point for me...but this time the service was worth the money. Yes, I would repeat, funds permitting.

Sean is (was) one of my all-time top experiences, highly recommend!
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That’s how I do it with virtually every massage if given the option to do so by my client. I don’t start naked, they start with a towel on. It begins just like a therapeutic only massage. For example if it’s a two hour session (the best duration to do a proper job) the towel is still on him after 30 minutes, I’m still fully in shorts and top, no oil has been applied, no touch has been made to his bum or cock or anywhere near and we’re already 25% of the way through the session…..that might sound like nothing erotic has happened but that’s such a misunderstanding of the situation! There’s all sorts of cues and hints one can do to build the sexual tension 😉. Everything has happened…in his head because I’ve put it there. 
This, in my view is the best kind of session because I focus my attention on his biggest sex organ, his mind… and there’s so so much one can do there. Most guys might have had what I call a rub and tug style ‘sensual’ massage. It’s an average therapeutic massage with a jerk off. I think the majority of providers advertising do that kind of session. It’s like fast food, briefly satisfying and can serve a purpose. Sometimes clients want just that, a quick massage or even to climax in the first 10 minutes and then relax into a nice therapeutic style massage. I do those kind of ‘happy start’ sessions for a few guys who just can’t wait and can only relax once they’ve cum.
However when clients experience a proper sensual massage over 2 hours, where the masseur works their body and their mind…well that’s gourmet and after that they don’t want to go back to fast food. 

⚠️Warning: this is long.
Here are a few hot tips for finding skilled masseurs, who may (or may NOT) also happen to offer sensual, erotic, or escort services.
1) Start with referrals from people who have seen men they like and trust to deliver quality massage services. I refer my new and existing clients to other good masseurs when I can’t see them for some reason like a schedule conflict. If the masseur you’re reaching out to is unavailable, don’t be afraid to ask him for a referral. Be patient. The best guys are popular and are worth waiting for and scheduling around.
2) Leverage CoM. Gather as much info as possible on masseurs you’re interested in. When none exists, post a new thread. Ask specific questions:
Opinions i.e. Is he good? Rate his massage
Facts i.e. does he use a professional table?
A client here may hesitate on writing an opinion on the masseur’s work overall, but it’s easy to answer a yes/no question like does he use a table? Or was his space clean?
3) Read his ad. No, really. Do it. Actually read the entire ad. Does he have a business website or links to socials? Does he advertise elsewhere? Review those. So many clients view the photos and go straight to clicking the contact button, never bothering to reference the rest of the info the masseur has already provided.
4) Evaluate:
Does the masseur provide enough information to give you a good idea of what to expect? Or is it a short, cryptic blurb? More information is a good sign.
From there, glean as much as you can pertaining to the rest of these points.
5) Does he have formal training, such as a license or certification required in his home jurisdiction? Education is not everything. Plenty of bad masseurs have formal training, and plenty of good masseurs have informal or no training. In general, more of the good ones have professional training and list their documentation on their ads. Keep in mind, many gay masseurs use an alias for legitimate safety reasons, so they may not be willing to present their documentation listing their full legal name. It just depends if they work in spas or practice privately. 
6) What are his jobs? Is he a full time masseur, or is this just a side gig? Is he a porn star or a fan site content creator? How much of his time does he spend doing those vs massage? Knowing these answers gives you a general sense of his availability and priorities. Is he likely to flake on you because he is a popular performer filming a last minute shoot? Or is it reasonable for you to request a massage at 2pm on a Tuesday knowing he works 8-5 M-F? Check whatever schedule he lists on his ads and respect it.
The full time masseur guys are more likely to be good at their work. There are exceptions. For a time, I only worked my massage business on nights and weekends, but then demand overtook my schedule and it didn’t make sense for me to have two jobs anymore.
7) How much experience does he have? Years? Months? Is that full time, or part time? 5+ years of experience is a good sign. That means a guy taking two years out of high school to get certified at 20 years old will be at LEAST 25 years old by the time you see him. Younger guys can be good, but you’re more likely to get a guy who knows what he’s doing in his late 20s to early 30s and beyond. Some start their massage careers later, so it’s not purely about age. Experience matters.
8)That leads me to my next point. Stop hiring based on LOOKS. Get a list of good providers together and compare them based on SKILLS. Then once you narrow your list, you can consider looks. You can’t reasonably compare the hot muscled 22 year old shirtless guy having no experience and mixed reviews with the 50 year old out of shape guy with a shirt on, tons of experience, and a great track record. It’s apples and oranges. I completely understand the desire to have a hot (often younger) guy touching you for an hour or more, and your desire to perhaps touch him too. However, you can’t reasonably expect every hot guy to be good at massages. He knows he’s hot and he’s using that against you. Prioritize skills over looks. Consider looks AFTER you have a shortlist of skilled providers. Your body and mind will thank you.
9) Professionalism. Find what you can to indicate his level of professionalism. How does he communicate? Is he consistent and reliable? Is he reasonable? Does he get back to you promptly or within a reasonable period? Does he have boundaries and stick to them? Does he lay out his rates and services clearly? Does he use an automatic booking system like Square or Booksy? The pros use these types of systems. It also indicates he is organized.
10) Rates. Is he charging appropriate rates for your market? Exorbitant rates indicate escort services thinly veiled as ‘massage’, or scams where the masseur is hot but provides neither a skilled massage nor escort services.
11) Do you like the guy as a person? Find what you can about him online and see if you would click as human beings. Do you respect him? If he has an interview, read it. 
12) Reviews. This one is tricky. TRY to look past the vague descriptions and overexcited OPINIONS and look for FACTS. Clues in the reviews tell you how easy he is to communicate with, what equipment he uses, techniques he employs, massage styles he’s trained in, his general knowledge base, and how he delivers his services. Some clients post specific issues in their body the masseur addressed successfully, which is a good sign. The better impression you get on all these points, the more promising he is.
13) See where he advertises. MasseurFinder is no guarantee he will be professional or skilled, but chances are he will be. He may share more on one platform than another. For example, MasseurFinder uses algorithms to screen out even a hint of sexual content providers try to include. On RentMasseur, he may show a full frontal photo with an erection, indicating exactly what is on offer. This is not necessarily a red flag, but it is bad when there is nothing else in his ads to indicate he has experience offering professional massage services. Are the only photos he posts designed primarily to show off his body or suggest sex acts? Or does he present himself as someone capable of giving a quality massage?
14) Why does he do this work? Does he love it and find fulfillment in it? Does he actually care about his clients? If you know the answers form his ads, that’s promising.
15) This is controversial, but I’ll say it anyway. Try straight providers. Not “straight” providers advertising on gay sites. I mean mainstream massage therapists who see all genders. I know a great one in my office building. He drapes and stays clothed and he’s licensed. He’s married (to a woman) with kids. He’s EXCELLENT. Among the best. I don’t have any thoughts or anxieties about getting aroused or “getting my money’s worth” in terms of sexual interaction with him. He’s cute, but I know nothing is going to happen and that’s a relief in some ways because I know what to expect and I can relax and fully enjoy a high quality massage without any agenda on his end or mine. His rates are very reasonable, and his skill level is top notch.
Getting a few of these legit massages will help some of you learn how to be more objective about selecting and evaluating good masseurs advertising on gay sites. When you have had excellent work before, you know what to look for and it helps you get better at picking the good ones, and recognizing when you’ve found a gem.

Agree. Saw him a few times but not recently. Friendly and welcoming guy. Nice space. Very nice body and *assets.

But just to remind everyone that it's a small world and that everything is related:

I have met both Strong Strokes and John Tauranac! Was massaged and more by the former (earlier this year); edited the latter's book, back in the 20th century. (Which was the occasion for the NY Times piece that Dutchal quoted).

From the New York Times on October 17, 1979:
To walk a block or two without encountering a request for a handout from a passerby is unusual; and since John Tauranac is no different from the rest of us, he was not surprised as he strolled up Broadway past Lincoln Center to encounter a casually dressed man who seemed a trifle confused.
“Excuse me,” the man said, “but am I heading the right way for Grand Central?”
 Top that, guys!  LOL

Reviewed favorably by forum member papichampu.
Outcall is less than an incall, which usually indicates incalls are at a rented studio.

Some providers like morning appointments because it's easier to get hard or it fits their schedule. Some travelers like booking an extra client in the morning before check-out time.
I would only request an early morning appointment the night before out of courtesy.

I disagree completely. 
Quite the opposite. Clearly this person knows him better than anyone. Personality is important in a business like massage / escorting . So any insights are helpful . Especially one with a great deal of experience, whether positive or negative. 

It’s weird because he’s still saying he’s therapeutic only, but I know people who’ve gone to him recently and they’ve provided details that go way beyond therapeutic. So someone’s either confused or lying their ass off.

He's sooooo MY type. 🤩
So I immediately assumed this is TGTBT

Unfortunately I don't make enough money to be a Sugar Daddy. Would you settle for a Papa Stevia?