If travelling, you can also use gay travel guides such as Travelgay and Patroc. Worldwide, the most popular directories are probably Rentmasseur and Masseurfinder, but there are countless others.

Independent masseurs will either be listed in directories or they will have their personal sites as well. If you’re looking for a specific massage – such as tantric or nuru – then search for that, as there will be directories that specialise in your area of interest.

Agencies will always have their own sites – you’ll generally find these through an online search for gay massage in your location. When you search the internet, there’s a plethora of gay massage sites out there, but broadly you have two choices: agency or independent masseurs. Here’s some tips on how to book an erotic gay massage that’s safe, high quality and enjoyable, as well as how to avoid the common pitfalls.