Pamela - Working in a massage parlor

What distinguishes a good massage parlor from a bad one?
A good place is clean, and everything fits within the norms: the girls offer the same options, the atmosphere and decor are good, and the receptionist does her job well. Prices can vary from one place to another. When prices are high, this draws a richer clientele and vice versa. When prices are low, clients are sometimes more demanding; and a difficult client drives the masseuses mad.

How do you find a good massage parlor?
You can call different places to ask questions, but they will all give you the same answers! You really have to visit the place to see the condition of the salon --- cleanliness, equipment, etc. Being there gives you a chance to meet the other women, ask questions, and feel the dynamic. Try a day, and if it does not work out, leave! You have the choice of shopping for good working conditions.

Is it lucrative?
It depends. It varies enormously, you can’t anticipate anything. Clients often arrive all at the same time: rush hour. The massage parlor will normally charge about 50$ for an hour, and will keep it all.

What are the extras?
Prices and the extras offered vary from one place to another but usually it’s:
• 40$ including a massage with your hands, plus a hand job (penis masturbation). The masseuse keeps her clothes on;
• 60$ including a hand job and the masseuse takes her top off. She may take her bottom off, but we try to keep full nudity at 80$. That includes a Thai massage (naked, body-to-body rubbing, with oil to massage). I usually get 100$ including the tip… I’ve already had 160$ without a fellatio!!

Clients sometimes give you good tips thinking it may come back to them in one way or another! It is possible to play with them and create illusions!

What are the most risky extras for your health?
You must always verify your hands before a massage. If there are cracks, cover them with band-aids to prevent SSTI and HIV transmission. If you offer hand jobs, be careful when he ejaculates: so you don’t get any in your eyes, or elsewhere. Some massage parlors may offer fellatio and penetration; and this creates risks for your health, if you do not protect yourself with a condom. It is important to protect yourself all the time, and get tested on a regular basis.

Is it the same in every massage parlor?
No, but it should be. Some well-established places have contacts with the police and offer more extras.

Do some massage parlors oblige masseuses to offer extras?
Yes, but indirectly. If all of the masseuses working at the parlor are offering fellatio, and only one masseuse refuses to offer it, the clients are not going to see her: and she won’t make money. You have to look for a massage parlor, where masseuses offer the same services that you want to offer.

Are there less lucrative periods during the year? How do you compensate for
slow times?
Less lucrative periods are: September, when the kids are going back to school, Christmas, and family holidays, and the July construction vacation. How do I compensate? By putting money aside. During a slow period, I work in 2 places at the same time, and I make myself more available.

Do you need to be a certified masseuse to work? If not, does it help?
No, you don’t need a certificate to work, but it helps! There are not a lot of masseuses that offer real massages. Usually it is more caressing than massaging. So it can help to distinguish you from your competition, and build up a regular list of customers. Clients really appreciate the massage because it is more complete. It is also a good way to have more control over your client; he thinks less about sex, when he’s completely relaxed.

When giving a massage, how much time goes to the massage versus the extras?
It is about 30 minutes for the massage, and the other half is for the extras.

How do you prevent fatigue?
A good day’s work is about 7 clients, so it is physically demanding! I often have tendonitis. I try not to work too hard with my fingers and wrists; and I use my forearms and elbows more if the client wants a deep massage. I use my weight rather then my muscles to massage; you just have to bend over your client, and let your body weight fall on your arms. While you are working, relax during your breaks, do circular movements with your arms, and, at night, stretch your body to the max.

What are your work-related expenses and what materials should the salon supply?
The salon supplies you with massage oil, alcohol to disinfect your hands (if you touch your client’s penis) and to clean your clients’ hands, plus fresh towels. You have to supply body lotion, perfume, sexy outfits and high heels, make-up.

What are the most frequents requests?
Fellatio. Personally, I stopped doing Thai massages. I have a boyfriend and don’t want to go further than hand jobs. For insistent clients, who ask to lick you, or to offer extras that you don’t want to do, you find excuses like: my skin is too sensitive, I am having my period.

What is the difference between a good and a bad client?
A good client is a client who accepts your limits and stays calm on the table, allowing you to have more control; and one that tips! A bad client is one that is always trying to sit on the table; a controlling and stubborn client; a client that’s always trying to get more extras.

What mistakes do beginners make?
A beginner might be insecure and doesn’t know where to start; the client will sense this, and try to guide her to do what he wants! A massage should proceed by steps: from therapeutic to sensuality. When I meet a newcomer masseuse, I take the time to answer her questions, I share tips, and I contribute to reducing her stress. Other masseuses will not necessarily share their secret techniques, but will answer her questions.