Maybe it’s a sign of the times, but this spa-and-wellness thing has exploded all over the world in a way it never has before; it's within this trend that men-only spas have had a surprising growth. While many men often feel as if gender or sexual orientation might be at risk by getting a message or a facial, men-only spas are now opening in epic proportions.

Stigmas are often attached to men who indulge themselves, which has caused many men to avoid pampering themselves altogether… but the time has come for that to change.

Men might claim that they enjoy going to a regular spa so they can sneak a peak at the females every so often, which isn't surprising as some spas are co-ed right down to the sauna – yet truthful men will admit that they enjoy time away every once in a while to do an activity on their own. Ladies flock to the spa, both with girlfriends or alone, and come back rejuvenated and refreshed, as well as educated on the most recent gossip. Men are now doing the same. Stigmas are often attached to men who indulge themselves, which has caused many men to avoid pampering themselves altogether… but the time has come for that to change.

Some regular spas are taking initiative by making men-only time periods, so the spa caters to both genders (although it's obvious in most of these spas that the design is sleek, light and one could say feminine). The Agua Spa is atop the Delano Hotel in Miami on the roof, enhancing the spa-experience with mind-blowing views. This place is first on the list because it has been ranked number 1 in the Top 10 Celebrity Frequented Spas. Celeb hotspots are usually ahead of the times, and Agua doesn't disappoint, with mixed schedules accommodating both men and women at different times of the day: 9am-7pm daily is women only, while 7:30pm – 11pm is men only.

Another celebrity favourite is the Golden Door spa in California. While this place is jaw-droppingly expensive, you get what you pay for, and you get a luxury resort. This place offers week-long stays in their paradise, including certain weeks specifically for men only. The focus at this award-winning resort is going back to nature, personal growth and a place of relaxation away from the pressures of the daily routine of life. Just like women like to get away from men's antics for a little while and hang out among fellow women with whom they can relate, men enjoy that as well, and can now do so in a luxury environment specifically designed for them.

China is usually ahead of the trends, and catering to men's well being is no exception. Hong Kong's Chuan Spa is a unisex spa, but offers special treatments specialized for men; in 2006, the spot received a Men’s Spa Treatment of the Year award at the Baccarat AsiaSpa Awards for a facial treatment called A Man’s World, which combines exfoliation, therapeutic massage and a facial treatment specifically designed for male skins and complexions to cleanse, replenish and purify.