Shower, massage, and sex?
September 22, 2008 at 2:33 pm by Andisheh Nouraee in NewsI’m doing an experiment in open-source reporting.
I’m putting together a story attempting to de-mystify various activities often lumped together as vice. A couple weeks ago, I asked about open-air drug markets.
Today I’m asking about jack-shacks.
Did I say jack-shacks?
I meant to say “spas” — the kind that are usually windowless, neon-lit and adjacent to adult video stores.
I’ve gathered about as much information as I can without going in one.
Based on phone calls, I’ve figured out they commonly offer showers, body shampoos and massage for approximately $60/per hour.
I’m all for experiential stunt reporting, but getting a massage just to see if I’m offered sex is definitely not on my to-do list.
Here’s my question to readers — have any of you ever been to one? Would anyone be willing to share their stories? What’s the etiquette? What does $60 include? Is $60 the total package, or do they upsell you after you arrive? Are potentially illegalities unspoken, or are they direct with you once they determine you’re a not a cop?
Comment here, e-mail me at andisheh@creativeloafing.com, or give me a call at work at 404-614-1888. Anonymity guaranteed. I don’t want to cause anyone grief. I just want to have a candid talk about things that are hidden in plain sight.
September 22nd, 2008 at 5:00 pm
I’ve not been to one, but if you’ll cover expenses and give me some guidelines, I’ll be happy to be a pinch-hitter. SRSLY.
September 22nd, 2008 at 5:30 pm
I was going to volunteer but you know my wife. I still think you can get the Rev. Dr. to do it. And he’s a former reporter to boot.
September 22nd, 2008 at 5:59 pm
Definite upsell
Very direct once you are.
$ 60 doesn’t get any “options”.
A friend was a vice cop.
September 22nd, 2008 at 6:00 pm
BTW, does anyone know why there are so many of these “massage” parlors in and around Macon?
In Houston they advertise their services as “executive stress relief”. Seriously.
September 22nd, 2008 at 6:03 pm
T – I saw your comment while reading about the preacher volunteering to replace Troy Davis. I clicked on you without finishing the article while I actually said out loud “Ohhh this ought to be gooood….
September 22nd, 2008 at 8:39 pm
If “extras” are only provided with an “upsell”, does that mean I could theoretically just stop in for a shower if my water ever goes out.
I mean, $60 is cheaper than a Holiday Inn.
September 23rd, 2008 at 8:54 am
I have been to a few. Normally the $60 fee is for a table shower where you are completly naked and they literally wash your whole body. Often they are very scantily dressed and will experiment in this area to see what type of person you are. They may spend extra time around your butt and penis area and see what your reation is. If it’s not embarrasment or angry, but rather you smile or say that feels good, etc, then that will tell them what your there for. Nothing will happen here though.
After the shower, you will go back to the room and they will massage your back. Shortly after they will ask you to turn over and then ask what you wan’t. Some will come out and say do you want handjob, blowjob, or sex. It kinda depends on how they “read” you and what the risk is. Some will expect you to say what you want. At this point, they will ask for more money. If you have none, then the massage is over. If it’s enough then you get what you want. Normally $100 extra will get you everything, but sometimes lower.
When you first walk in, the massage person will ask you if you have ever been here before. Don’t lie. If you have then cool, if not, just tell them so. Then they will ask if you know what to expect. If you have never been but know what to expect then things will go smoother. If you don’t know what to expect, then expect an awkward moment but if you convince them your not a cop then things will progress, although sometimes they take less risk for new clients.
Overall if you only want a massage then you will only be there for about 30 min including shower, regardless if they tell you $60 a hour. One once told me(because I didnt bring enough “tip” to get other services) that “I can’t just massage you for an hour!” when I mentioned we still had 30 min. Well that’s about it. If you have any other questions, let me know.
September 27th, 2008 at 9:29 am
I have been to a lot of these places and the massages are great and very profesional. However their is one I will not go back to. I have been offered hand jobs and accepted. This is a great way to end a massage. Most of the time the person giving the massage automatically gives a hand job without asking. I give what ever tip I want to. I do think that these places get a bad rap from people. These are better than massage envy.
September 27th, 2008 at 9:30 am
I am going today.
May 15th, 2009 at 1:54 am
The $60 or what ever is asked for up front, goes to the house (spa, mamasan) and depending what you want on the flip its usually $50-$80 for HJ or BJ and $100 for FS. Sometimes you can get backdoor for another $100. Usually she sees if your interested in extras by getting sexy with your backside to see if you respond and if you do extras are offered.
Table shower is a table with a drain hole in it that allows them to lather you up for a HJ on the table and is usually free with the massage. My guess is that 100% of the places that offer table shower offer extras. In the orient it is a common practice to offer a table shower as it is so hot and humid it gets you clean before the girls put a big smile on your face. LOL
May 15th, 2009 at 9:44 am
This is the greatest thread i have ever come across on Creative Loafing. I am giggling like a 7th grader.
August 7th, 2009 at 12:26 am
I have been to similar places in Thailand…but for gay guys. Very similar to the descriptions above but these other places serve “sausage” instead of “fish.”
September 10th, 2009 at 5:20 pm
If your still looking for someone to talk to I’m available.