Masseuse Question

[Crackpot]

I have a question regarding getting a massage and the gender of the masseuse.

Am I alone in my hang up about getting a massage from another man?

[Guinevere]

Think of him as a massage therapist, maybe that will help.

[Crackpot]

To this point I've never been in a situation where I've been in such situation being in I'd probably bear it I just think I'd have a hard time relaxing.

[Gob]

Interesting question C-P!

I've only had them off women, and my current massage of choice is at this place; foot & thai therapeutic massage

The masseuse there are all small Thai women, who can exert massive amounts of pain despite their size.



And no, they don't do "extras".

[Guinevere]

I've had professional massage from both men and women and never been uncomfortable. It's all about the massage, and frankly, about me. Not the therapist. Just take a deep breath, relax, and enjoy.

[Crackpot]

I would think this more a "guy" issue Guin. My wife has had M/F masseuses and not had an issue either. She thinks I'm silly for having the hang up.

[Guinevere]

I agree with her. There is nothing sexual about a massage, its about the therapy. Do you have a male physician? Do get uncomfortable if he examines you?

[Gob]

I cannot say it's comfortable when my male physician gives me a prostate exam.

And normally I quit like that sort of thing.

[Crackpot]

I agree with her. There is nothing sexual about a massage, its about the therapy.

It's not about sex it's about letting your guard down/relaxing.

Do you have a male physician?

yes

Do get uncomfortable if he examines you?

No but I'm not exactly relaxed either. (especially when he goes a-probin')

[Guinevere]

Use the force, Luke. Focus on the massage, not who is giving it, and just enjoy.

[Rick]

I would think this more a "guy" issue Guin. My wife has had M/F masseuses and not had an issue either. She thinks I'm silly for having the hang up.

If anything I believe I'd be more uncomfortable having a woman as a masseuse.

When I was in the Navy all the massage parlors I knew about.

Well massage took on a whole different meaning...

[Crackpot]

you coming out of the closet there Keld?

[Rick]

you coming out of the closet there Keld?

No they were run by women...

[Crackpot]

then why be uncomfortable.

[Scooter]

Because "massage parlour" is a euphemism for what actually went on in those establishments.

[Rick]

Because "massage parlour" is a euphemism for what actually went on in those establishments.

[BoSoxGal]

Maybe you should just find a nice female masseuse?

[Beer Sponge]

You only need to be concerned with the gender of the masseuse when expecting a happy ending...

[Guinevere]

How about calling those who give professional therapeutic massages what most are actually called these days -- massage therapists. Maybe it would even help some of the hangups!

[@meric@nwom@n]

I loves me a good massage. Once I went for one of those therapeutic deep massages. It hurt and the guy giving it was a perve. He kept referring to my boobs as "your blessings". I stick to Swedish massage now but did not let that experience color caring whether the therapist was male or female.