I only treat myself a couple times a year. That being said, I want the most out of the experience when I do. I have some specifics I’m always after. I need to be pretty attracted to the masseuse. Not crazy high standards but I do like them curvy. I also want a table shower and always ask about it up front. I’ll sometimes go in and out of 2 or 3 shops before I find one that makes me want to throw my money down.

But once I do that, I’m locked in and can only hope that she’ll go along with my other requests.

I always ask for 2 pops. 1 during the TS and 1 after the massage. Usually can get that for an extra tip.

I also want them to get totally naked. Preferably during the massage but if not then at least for the HE. This can be a sticking point for a lot of them, for reasons I can understand. I typically won’t even try if there is only one girl working because I know there’s no way she’s getting naked, knowing that she might have to run to the lobby if she hears the door chime. Not to mention the potential risk she’d be putting herself in getting naked with a stranger, alone in a strip mall. But even in a shop where there’s multiple girls working, it can be a tough sale and often doesn’t happen. When it does, it costs.

I find myself wanting to just go to a shop that’s obviously an HE joint, show a large amount of cash, let them know in no uncertain terms what I’d like and see if they’ll quote me a price. I know that wouldn’t work obviously but it’s got me wondering if anyone’s had any luck negotiating anything up front. Being such an infrequent hobbyist and not having “regular” status definitely puts me at a disadvantage too.

One idea I had was to use the old trick of giving them an expired gift card initially and then when she brings it back to the room to tell me it didn’t work, I’m already naked and stroking - hopefully dispelling any LE concerns. At that point, I could show the cash and lay out my requests and if we can’t come to an agreement, I just get dressed and head to the next one.