ARE YOU UNCOMFORTABLE WITH A MALE MASSAGE THERAPIST?

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  • Okapi42
    Okapi42 Posts: 495 Member
    Hmmm, am I the odd one out in *not* thinking of massage as something primarily sexual? Maybe it's because my housemate is a massage therapist.

    Male wouldn't bother me at all.
  • lilawolf
    lilawolf Posts: 1,690 Member
    I hadn't really thought about it. I've had a massage from 1 man, and...4 women? As long as they are professional, avoid my lady bits, and are good at what they do, I don't see a problem either way. I can see where a man might be more likely to have more strength in his hands without resorting to forearms/elbows as much, and be more likely to know about my weight-lifting related stress/pain, so I suppose that would be my vote.
  • kelseyhere
    kelseyhere Posts: 1,123 Member
    kind of. i'm worried that if i fall asleep they might lift up the sheet for a peep show. i just can't seem to get as relaxed with a male as with a female.
  • emily356
    emily356 Posts: 318 Member
    I guess it would depend on the situation. Mine is a male who works out of my chiropractors office. He does a therapeutic massage. He does a fantastic job! We are also in an office setting where there are others walking around right outside the door, so it never crosses my mind that he might try anything. But in my case, it doesn't bother me a bit!
  • MiloBloom83
    MiloBloom83 Posts: 2,724 Member
    ok i've talked to a couple male massage therapist and both have said it's not uncommon for them to become excited? Is this pretty typical or is it just the guys I know?

    My gf would regularly get a massage from a male massage therapist, who, on several occassions, had to back out of the room with his coat covering his business. It didn't help that she would leave his tip in the wet spot.
  • LilRedRooster
    LilRedRooster Posts: 1,421 Member
    WHY ARE WE YELLING AT EACH OTHER ON THE INTERNET?
  • BeachIron
    BeachIron Posts: 6,490 Member
    I prefer women therapists. More soothing and relaxing. I prefer male doctors though. Go figure
  • ND_Figgzie
    ND_Figgzie Posts: 1,480
    YES!!
  • Hauntinglyfit
    Hauntinglyfit Posts: 5,537 Member

    So you are a professional recipient of massages?
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    Yes. Does that bother you?
  • 777Gemma888
    777Gemma888 Posts: 9,578 Member
    Only once, when I was in Japan. I asked for a foot massage but I think something was lost in translation as he ended up working his way up my legs to my butt instead. I wasn't sure if I had just used the wrong word for 'foot' or if he was just seizing the opportunity to feel up a stupid foreigner.

    Whatever, best *kitten* massage of my life.

    Doubt it was a mistake. :) Depending on how traditionally trained your therapist was ~ foot massages encompasses the full leg from hip to phalanges. Modern practitioners tend to separate limbs to remain competitive and bankable.
  • rkeosathit
    rkeosathit Posts: 38
    Yeah it's weird enough for me getting patted down by the security guy. Massage would be unbearable
  • lithezebra
    lithezebra Posts: 3,670 Member

    So you are a professional recipient of massages?
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    Yes. Does that bother you?

    On the contrary, it sounds delightful.
  • BL_Coleman
    BL_Coleman Posts: 324 Member
    Yes, I am fine with it. I honestly do not care. Although I do like a lot of pressure and lead toward deep tissue so I prefer larger ( stronger) females or guys...but that is just my experience so far.
  • sassypants0923
    sassypants0923 Posts: 7,188 Member
    Preferred.
  • mmedjjon
    mmedjjon Posts: 511
    yep
  • TheRoadDog
    TheRoadDog Posts: 11,788 Member
    That's how I met my wife. I was an LMT (Licenced Massage Therapist). Being a guy and looking the way I do did make it hard to make a living.

    A lot of guys are homophobic and prefer to not go to a man for a massage nd a lot of women were intimidated by me. Luckily, my wife was not one of those women. So, even though, my career was short-live3d, I did meet the woman I married.

    Still have my table, though, and set it up for my wife. Happy Endings abound.
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  • wjstoj
    wjstoj Posts: 884 Member
    Very - even though it's never happened, and never will....gosh that sounds a bit homophobic doesn't it
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  • QueenBishOTUniverse
    QueenBishOTUniverse Posts: 14,121 Member
    No, they are a professional. I've taught enough anatomy to know that a hunk of meat is a hunk of meat. I go in once a month and my regular therapist is a large man. I have serious knotting issues in all of my major muscle groups and I need someone that has the physical strength to really break them up.
  • devilday1805
    devilday1805 Posts: 272 Member
    as long as the massage is good
  • MM_1982
    MM_1982 Posts: 374
    Not at all. As long as they were professional.

    I would prefer a curvy Latina doing it though.
  • The_GingerBeard_Man
    The_GingerBeard_Man Posts: 197 Member
    There are only approx 20% massage therapists which are male I get that I am stepping into this career but I really want to turn it on its head I don't think it matters get over your selfs I say :) you don't turn gay by getting a massage from a man ( actually a question I got asked) no I have never had sex with any one I've given a professional massage to the truth is you are meat on a bed and I work away and get you to fall asleep and then get paid simple

    Just don't get why this career people think it's linked to sex or sexual jobs it's a massage and done correctly will relax you and usually make you go to sleep wants sexy about that lol

    Arrrh rant almost over just sick of comments I get... Yes I am a guy whom touches men and women I enjoy it it relaxes me more then actually getting a massage myself weirdly and when I am doing it I am thinking about the muscles and the technique I am using and so time only some times am thinking about bills I have to pay etc lol so how's that sexual god I swear it's the people who ain't even had one before make all this stuff up

    Just having a bad day haha but good to hear some of you don't care :) just go get a massage and who ever it is if good or bad don't judge them by sex they are judge them by them simple

    I did professional massage for 10 years. It is a very tough business for guys to be in and I wish you all the best of luck. If you want to be sucessful and make money at it, I recommend that you go to work for a large resort. I was the lead therapist at a top resort for several years and it was great. Lots of clients and many people who were cool with male therapists, but there are many many many people who simply don't like male therapists. Don't let that get you down though, just move onto another client.

    I have also owned my own private practice and worked in day spa settings. As a man it is super hard to make enough money to live like that. If you are just starting out at this and have some questions, or want some advise, just PM me.
  • heylookitsval
    heylookitsval Posts: 1,141 Member
    I don't care who massages me, as long as they're good at it.
  • beernpizza2
    beernpizza2 Posts: 553 Member
    I love getting a massage from a guy while George Michael's "Last Christmas" is playing in the background.

    fixed it for you
  • Timshel_
    Timshel_ Posts: 22,834 Member
    Nope. Have had many. As long as they are REALLY good at deep massage I will take a girl, but guys are generally stronger and that is what I like.
  • meredith2780
    meredith2780 Posts: 51
    Not at all.at least I can flirt while the guy is making me feel good.
  • lithezebra
    lithezebra Posts: 3,670 Member
    I respect professional boundaries, which means it doesn't matter if my massage therapist is female, male, or transgendered.
  • cmira5ol
    cmira5ol Posts: 1,246 Member
    nope. i like hard pressure
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