Joy Spa Massage seemed to be open at all hours. The customers all appeared to be male and they would often park FAR away from the entrance, even if there were available spots. Also, neighboring businesses said they could hear sounds of people having sex coming from the establishment. Here are some of the most interesting facts about this case followed by a personal anecdote about this exact place. The neighbors on one side are an optical shop and, on the other side, a place that gives dance lessons.
Now, my personal story about this place. Ten or fifteen years ago, one of our friends, a prominent El Pasoan, invited the entire MoSho to join him for a surprise treat. He only gave us an address. At the time, the show was me and three others My co-workers all SAID they enjoyed it but, for me, it was anything but relaxing. I can make it through a haircut or a dentist appointment but anything beyond that I find too intimate to be comfortable with.
But, clearly, this was NOT one of those places. Or so I thought. For one thing, there was nothing even remotely sexual or even sensual about this place. It had a suspended ceiling with fluorescent lights, probably like the offices many of you work in.
Well, they looked like they were mostly in their sixties but they were wearing the same kind of face masks that became ubiquitous during the Covid pandemic. A few years after that, I was hanging out with some guys and they were telling me that ALL the Asian massage places were fronts for prostitution.
They asked which place, and I told them. Knowing glances were exchanged and at least one person snickered. They all assured me that the place I referenced WAS a wank factory. I was sure they were putting me on until I saw this report in the El Paso Times.
