INTRODUCTION
Some people visit Las Vegas hoping to get laid by meeting someone at the many nightclubs, bars, and pools. If they fail in this quest, some choose to pursue sex tourism in the form of brothels, escorts, or erotic massage parlors.
Many tourists believe prostitution is legal in Las Vegas. It is not. Sex work is legal in Nevada, in certain counties with populations under 700,000 people where the residents have approved operation. Las Vegas is in Clark County with a population of over 2.3 million as of July 2022.
The closest legal brothels are located in Pahrump, NV, about an hour away in Nye County. If you want to stay within the law and book a legal sensual massage, you can get free VIP transportation to and from the brothels.
Erotic Massage Parlor Scene
There are dozens of erotic massage parlors in Las Vegas that operate in a grey area. There are no sexual services explicitly offered. But if you know how to ask and how much to pay, you can get everything from a happing ending all the way up to full intercourse.
Knowing the Signs
24-hour operation is a good clue that you’re entering an erotic massage spa. Most legitimate places close by 10 p.m. at the latest.
No certifications. Legal massage parlors are required to display their therapists licenses in a conspicuous manner. They also must display a business license. Some places get around this by operating as a “foot massage” spa. There are no licensing requirements for this type of therapy. Foot massage spas aren’t as prevalent at offering happing endings or other sexual services, so don’t expect to be offered upgrades.
Usually, the illicit parlors will have the windows all blacked out. You won’t be able to see anything until you enter the building.
If the hostess provides you with a lineup of massage girls to choose from, you’re definitely in an erotic massage parlor. Legal massage businesses will ask you about your gender preference and assign a masseuse to your reservation.
Erotic Massage Parlor Communities and Forums
Erotic massage parlor enthusiasts have formed several online communities, referring to themselves as “mongers.” The mongers share reviews of spa establishments, as well as the providers that work there.
There’s a lot of code you need to know to follow the threads. For more information on sex terms and common acronyms, check out our guide:
Sex Glossary – Common Terms & Abbreviations
You’ll find tales regaling their conquests, laid out in explicit detail.
But the primary topics include tracking where their favorite massage girl is currently working and prices. But the posts that get the most traction cover the unending string of law enforcement (LE) stings on these establishments.
It seems probable that agents have some presence in these communities, posing as enthusiasts. All they have to do is create a profile, participate in the community over a long period of time to earn trust, then use that status to gain information not available to new members.
There’s another scenario that’s pretty obvious and a certainty. Parlor owners, escort agencies, and providers create their own accounts, posing as enthusiasts, and when the time is right, subtly pitch their own business. Even better, give your competitors bad reviews. Force the narrative to benefit themselves. With enough time and a little planning, these bogus accounts could completely astroturf the entire site, making it essentially worthless.
If this sounds like your thing the most popular erotic massage parlor sites are:
Here’s a quote from one of the top posts:
Posted on: 08-15-23 23:03
Midnight Spa
Just saw LEO swarming Midnight Spa on Desert Inn. Doesn’t look good. Appears LEO has expanded off of Flamingo / Decatur area.
Originally Posted byCalJammer
A Better Way
If you really want to engage in an erotic massage with a happy ending, you’re better off going to the legal brothels in Pahrump. It takes about an hour to get there, which is only slightly longer than it will take to get a massage girl to your room. The transportation is free. It may be slightly more expensive but in the end, it’s cheaper than adding a soliciting charge to your rap sheet.