I was wondering if anyone had a recommendation for a first-timer in NYC.  Thanks in advance.

I recommend Lauren. She was my first and was very gentle and friendly.

I recommend Nataly as well, but not for a first time.

I haven't seen either one but from what I see, Catherine/Maya and Leena Adams seem great.  Both have great reviews.
Good luck

None. Save your money and go out to the west coast where the Ts's are a lot more friendlier and generally have a good attitude. The ones here in NYC are the pits. Rude, obnoxious and think they are Gods gift to men. West coast Ts's rule. There may be decent ones here inNYC but I have yet to encounter one.

saw april when she was in Seattle- she is very sweet and eager to please. go to her, you will not be disappointed

Ritchie a previous poster regretably had a good point. I have made a few posts in the past on the subject and for the most part, I have to say he is right. If you do your homework and use reliable sources, you can beat the odds and find a nice one here and there. I have occasionally.
There are some really good ones in Las Vegas also and you will have a fun time in between sesssions, LOL.

I've only had experience with the two I mentioned before, but both of them had excellent attitudes and were very VERY friendly. I have read about bad attitude TS here in NYC, but have not met one yet.

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