I've been getting paid spa massages for quite some time.

But online, most therapists are skinny, pretty-boy types.

There don't seem to be many choices for people who like bear-type therapists, so I'm putting together some introductions.

To give fans of bears a bit of direction.

These are my personal impressions, not absolute.

Where to find: Scruff app, Ball spa shop. Area: Zhongshan Elementary School MRT station

Name: Ball Spa - Haige

Description: 172 cm / 108 kg, stocky and meaty build, slight belly, looks honest and rugged

Acupressure skills are very good; the oil massage portion is a bit light/weak. He provides a decent sense of excitement, and the overall service experience is pretty good.

Where to find: gsland app, Scruff app. Area: Ximen

Name: Ah-Zhong Personal Massage Studio - Ah-Zhong

Description: 180 cm / 105 kg, a burly, muscular tattooed bear, quite good-looking

His appearance outshines almost all the therapists in Ximen; if you care about looks, I recommend him.

Acupressure and oil massage skills are decent, but the price is on the high side — a service that normally costs 2000 becomes 2500 here. Decide for yourself.

Where to find: gsland app, Facebook groups, GAYSPA forum. Area: Ximen

Name: LiLi Bear Personal SPA Massage Studio - Wei-Li

Description: 174 cm / 92 kg, stocky and meaty build, also very good-looking. If you choose by appearance, you'll be very satisfied.

Acupressure and oil massage skills are excellent and can even be surprising. Prices are very reasonable. Overall, he could be the top choice in Ximen.

Where to find: Scruff app, gsland app, GAYSPA forum. Area: Ximen

Name: Johnny Man Spa - Johnny

Description: 176 cm / 85 kg, strong and fit build, looks pretty good

His acupressure and oil massage skills are fairly excellent, but the downside is his very strong effeminate/sisterly vibe.

I personally dislike effeminate men, but his appearance and skills can make up for that flaw.

If you like that sisterly vibe, Johnny is a very good choice.

The above are the therapists I think are excellent; I believe you'll have a good experience if you visit them.

As to whether therapists pick clients and give different-quality service, I don't know.

After all, I also work out at the gym and don't look bad as a bear, so everyone can share more of their experiences.

Other therapists whose skills are too flawed, who are overly fat and don't work out (not really bears but claim to be), or whose prices are unreasonably high

(e.g.: other therapists at Ball Spa, Daddy Bear, Warm Spa, etc.)

And other SPAs that don't even have a bear

I won't go on about them.

I originally planned to introduce more bears, but I'm a bit lazy to type that much.

Plus this crappy forum had posting issues and made me retype the whole thing.

The rest is up to you to go and try them out.