Massage, undies or nude?

[vsann]

Being naked for massage treatment is best but not all therapists will let you be naked

 

[jed]

I mostly prefer my clients to be nude, but do offer a choice.

 

[princesskel82]

just wondered if being massaged naked your eyes are closed relaxing the masseur would look at breasts and genitals, so if it was me I would keep my eyes open all the time! how do I know because i peeped and saw her looking !!I was fully clothed luckily.

on the other hand it be difficult not to look.

Amethsytsfairy

 

[Feline]

The first massage I had I left my underpants on then the therapists ask me the next time to take them off and it was a better massager she put a towel over my private bits. When she retired I saw 6 or 7 therapists untill I founed one that let me take my underwear off

 

[Xahudu]

Most 70% of my clients are nude, both male and female. I do offer them the choice on the intake sheet to have full drape, towels only, no drape. 5% choose no drape, about 20% choose towels and the rest full drape. I respect the boundaries my clients put up.

Chuckers

 

[Joe E]

morst of customers are nake, that is more nuture. more comfortable.

 

[Jon C]

Hmmmm.....interesting thread. Over the years I've had several dozen massages, 99 per cent of which where conducted with me wearing only my underpants (which, in my experience, tends to be the default expectation), and I've had no problems with this.

Even here though, I've found marked differences in the masseuse's (I've invariably had female therapists) attitude to gluteal massage; some avoid massaging the buttocks altogether, others do it through a towel (AND underpants), others expose the buttocks only while massaging them, while, one, a Finnish masseuse I used to visit, perfectly logically, considered the gluteal muscles to be an extension of those in the lower back, so left the buttocks exposed all the while she was massaging my neck, shoulders and back.

Anyway, very recently, I had a different experience, with a masseuse I was visiting for the first time. I asked her what level of undressing she was expecting, and she said it was up to me, and that there were towels under the massage couch that I could cover myself with.

So, I undressed completely, and lay face down on the bed with a towel strategically placed. Thus, the massage began, and in due course, the masseuse arrived at my gluteals, which she began massaging through the towel. After a minute or so of this, which, frankly, I found faintly ludicrous, I suggested to her that she could remove the towel if she preferred, and she duly did so, with the remainder of the massage continuing with myself naked (and undraped).

I must admit, that I found this a strangely liberating experience, and the masseuse seemed completely comfortable with the situation, chatting with me amiably throughout, while continuing to give a first-class, professional massage.

All that said, I can understand other therapists' uneasiness with such a scenario, and, to be sure, there has to be mutual consent and trust between the parties. All I can say, is that my experience with this particular masseuse was a wholly positive one, and I'll certainly be returning to her some time in the future.

 

[Jay Albatross]

I think again it depends also on what the client is being treated for. I'm probably repeating in some way what has already been said, but it might be necessary for the client to be massaged without underpants on. They might need areas around the groin addressing (and I don't mean in a sexual way ) which would not be possible with clothes on. They could have problems there due to their job, lifestle, sport, injuries etc and as a therapist whose aim is to release muscle pain and tension etc you need to get, shall we say, up close and personal around that area. As long as both of you are aware that it is not a sexual experience and is actually for therapeutic good then there shouldn't be a problem.

Carla

 

[Pompal 09.]

Many thanks for all the feedback i have read since i opened this thread.It seems that after one has taken the plunge and had a naturist massage, then there is no going back to ones with undies on!
Is there anyone out there who has tried a naturist massage but NOT preferred it and has therefore gone back to wearing undies?

 

[soccer_girl2021]

I have either nude or just wearing a string.I have found if im nude then i seem to get covered up more so i keep my undies on and have less towel coverage.

 

[Hood Guru Clothing]

Just after having a lovely Swedish massage treatment today. Therapist advised me before it as to how she would like me to be prepared when she returned to room, left pants on and she draped towels as were required then.

 

[bxnzqnmc]

I am a LomiLomi bodywork practitioner, and would love for all my clients to just feel as comfortable as possible, therefore getting to maximum relaxation quickly. I have offered clients the choice of keeping pants on in the past, explaining that traditionally the massage is received with no underpants on (there are lovely long flowing strokes that are impeded with underwear). Some clients choose to keep covered up with pants (even though they are also draped) and I feel that this all just adds to a weird kind of tension around this whole subject. I have now come to the conclusion that its better to just ask my clients to keep underpants ON and work around them. Interesting to read peoples thoughts on this as I know that this work is so much better with no clothes on.... but if clients feel uncomfortable then its counterproductive. Would be interested to know peoples thoughts more on this.

Jacqui

 

[Backhoe]

I am very happy to have treatment with pants off as am well aware of it being in way for long strokes. However, if therapist is over sensitive or whatever, I'm happy to wear it.

 

[Balaji]

When receiving a massage like lomi lomi,deep tissue or sports i tend to wear a genital pouch so best of both worlds i guess

 

[Michelle S]

I have a therapist colleague that I massage regularly, sometimes she prefers to keep undies on, sometimes not. It's a personal choice for the receiver, depending on the mood at the time.

 

[Azn Playa!]

I am a Lomilomi practitioner and have just returned from a Hawaiian festival in Inzell, Germany. The festival lasted over the Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Most people attending were from Germany where Lomilomi is much more popular than here in the UK. Apart from the workshops on various aspects of Ancient Hawaiian culture and customs there were workshops on Lomilomi. As it was a glorious weekend lots of people had there tables outside and most were working four handed. Without exception, all receivers were nude and only covered with a loin cloth. The great majority of people worked on a bear table so as to work under the body which you can't do if you have sheets on the table. Loin cloths invariable slipped and were re adjusted without fuss. My point is, There were a lot of naked bodies about and no one thought it was unusual. It was a very refreshing experience after the narrow body concious attitudes we have in this country. I can't wait for next years festival.