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Post by ♪♫choppinbroccoli♫♪ on Apr 6, 2018 14:53:29 GMT -6
I just left a full-body massage appointment, and I noticed a couple of things.
1 - My massage therapist talked a little more than I'm used to, which wasn't bad or anything. I'm just used to saying hi, and telling her what kind of pressure I like. So I'm curious what the norm is.
2 - I told her I was having a little bit of hip pain from starting up running again, so she said that she could work on some muscles around my tush area if I was okay taking off my underwear. I did and it was nice, but that is the first time I have done that. Again, wondering what the norm is.
Happy Friday. 🍻🥂
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bobyn
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Post by bobyn on Apr 6, 2018 14:56:24 GMT -6
We don't carry on a full conversation, but I'll respond to questions or guide them if a different spot needs attention. And I'm pretty sure I've both kept my underwear on and taken them off. I don't think there is a "norm", per se.
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Post by tinyjoys on Apr 6, 2018 14:56:56 GMT -6
My experience with #1 has always been maybe 2-3 minutes of chat at the beginning, to talk about pressure/"problem" areas, then maybe 2-3 pressure checks throughout.
#2: I've done naked prior, BUT my H's BFF's sister recently became a licensed massage therapist and said that within our state, legally, we're supposed to keep underwear on and not be naked.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 6, 2018 14:57:13 GMT -6
1. I always write on my form that I prefer quiet. No thanks to chatting
2. I get sports massages specifically for working out running kinks. For those they’ve always had me wear tight shorts (like running shorts but not compression) they stretch my legs in weird ways and then massage. It’s easier to stay covered with the shorts on.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 6, 2018 14:57:22 GMT -6
I'm always undies off. But if you're not comfortable with it, that's cool too. They'll cater to your preferences.
DNW to talk other than initial pleasantries and pressure feedback. I mean I'm still annoyed that the last massage I had, the lady had really squeaky shoes and she wasn't even talking.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 6, 2018 14:58:17 GMT -6
And now I want a massage and it's not in the cards. Thanks a lot.
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Post by jaidit on Apr 6, 2018 14:58:34 GMT -6
Little to no talking. Underwear is off except for my local Hammam, where they give you a paper thong so I wear it.
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Post by wasabi on Apr 6, 2018 15:03:00 GMT -6
SO is a massage therapist and he said he lets the client control how much talking occurs. If they’re chatty he’ll chat with them, but if they don’t talk then he doesn’t either. He said about 50% of people take their underwear off, and he prefers it that way, not because he’s a creep but because it’s just easier to work on those muscles that way.
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Post by ♪♫choppinbroccoli♫♪ on Apr 6, 2018 15:03:24 GMT -6
And now I want a massage and it's not in the cards. Thanks a lot.
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Post by ♪♫choppinbroccoli♫♪ on Apr 6, 2018 15:04:48 GMT -6
SO is a massage therapist and he said he lets the client control how much talking occurs. If they’re chatty he’ll chat with them, but if they don’t talk then he doesn’t either. He said about 50% of people take their underwear off, and he prefers it that way, not because he’s a creep but because it’s just easier to work on those muscles that way. Yeah, I think I'm converted to not wearing them anymore unless period or whatever. It seemed to go much more smoothly.
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Post by gussie on Apr 6, 2018 15:05:13 GMT -6
Only had a massage once, but it was only talk at the beginning to say what pressure I wanted, and no underwear. But we also did a combo body scrub/bath, so underwear wouldn't have made sense.
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Post by Cher on Apr 6, 2018 15:06:35 GMT -6
They’ve always followed my lead, even the masseuses that I have gotten to know. I used to work out with one masseuse and we’re chatty when I walk in but then I normally shut down and zone out, so he stops talking.
Naked for me.
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Post by starbuck on Apr 6, 2018 15:10:10 GMT -6
♪♫choppinbroccoli♫♪ that all sounds pretty standard. I haven't had many, but I've had a few who chatted a lot. Generally about midway they have all gotten quieter because I'm almost falling asleep. The only time I was taken aback by a masseuse was when I wore my underwear and she pulled it down and rubbed my ass without asking or telling me what she was going to do. That was...I dunno. By the time I was like wait what, she was done. I didn't feel like she was necessarily doing something untoward but I also didn't go back after that. Others have worked on my rump, but there was always some discussion and permission first. Hope you enjoyed it!
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Post by blablabirdie on Apr 6, 2018 15:24:32 GMT -6
I get one every other week as a job perk -- as it is at work, I only take my shirt off -- can't say why this is so. Not at work it's just a towel. The ones I get thru work she talks more than I would like, but mostly about ways I can work to help minimize my shoulder problems and she is also a Reiki practitioner and so there is some talk related to that, which I tend to ignore. When I go not at work I prefer just a bit of a discussion at the beginning and then quiet.
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Post by Lord Disick on Apr 6, 2018 15:49:20 GMT -6
I prefer a quieter massage but my current MP is kind of chatty an I haven't said anything. If I'm at a spa or something then I expect a more relaxing a quiet massage but I go to a chiropractor clinic in a strip mall and don't have the same expectation. I'm sure she would shut up if I said something though.
I do about 50/50 for underwear. If I need them to really work on my hips then I take them off unless I'm on my period or something.
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Post by misskilljoy on Apr 6, 2018 16:29:22 GMT -6
I enjoy the silence and have never had a chatty massage therapist. Underwear off for reasons posted above - RMTs have told me that it's generally easier/better without, if you're comfortable.
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Post by joy on Apr 6, 2018 16:30:49 GMT -6
My answer is a strong “fuck no,” which you did not have as an option.
EDIT - bra off, underwear on. I can’t do naked. But that’s me.
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Post by goldenbird on Apr 6, 2018 16:33:09 GMT -6
I'm just jealous of all you massage people. I've never had a professional massage.
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Post by GhoatMonket on Apr 6, 2018 16:35:58 GMT -6
No thanks to conversation. I'm there to relax. Or get a massive knot out which I really don't want to talk through that either.
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Post by SweetPotato on Apr 6, 2018 17:00:42 GMT -6
I’m naked for massages.
I’ve told this story before, but my H is a never nude and gets massages regularly for a back issue.
I had a hard time imagining him getting naked for his and asked him one time if he keeps his boxers on or takes them off.
He looked at me like I was crazy and said “my boxers?!? Why would I take them off? I leave my shorts on!”
He’s missing out on the best parts!
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Post by thechickencoop on Apr 6, 2018 18:14:49 GMT -6
Underwear on. Quiet please.
I had a prenatal massage when I was KU with DS1 and the masseuse would.not.stop.talking. Baby this. Pregnancy that. Omg. No. I just want to space out.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 6, 2018 18:37:50 GMT -6
DNW to chat during my massage. Like the biggest of DNWs.
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Post by mothafuckinteatime on Apr 6, 2018 18:40:32 GMT -6
I keep my undies on, but I’m always wearing a thong so it’s not covering much.
I prefer no talking, but I recently really vibed with my masseuse and I did a lot of talking. So that was not my norm but I didn’t mind. I hate it when they won’t stop talking to me though.
My last masseuse went all in on the booty work which I had never had done and after I told SO all pearl clutchy and he laughed and me and said he’s never NOT had his butt worked on. But I realized after that it definitely helped with some hip/lower back issues so keep on keepin on talky masseuse friend.
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Post by wasabi on Apr 6, 2018 18:45:56 GMT -6
Btw while I’m here, I will tell you all that most massage therapists loathe being called masseur or masseuse nowadays
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Post by honda on Apr 6, 2018 19:31:05 GMT -6
#1 I've had some chatty ones and it kills the vibe I'm going for.
#2 I leave underwear on, but that's my personal preference.
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Post by Leaf 🌱 on Apr 6, 2018 19:38:07 GMT -6
Always naked and usually silent after the first 5-10 minutes. Last week I woke myself up mid-massage with my own snoring. End of pregnancy is real cute in so many ways.
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Post by wakemom on Apr 6, 2018 20:06:48 GMT -6
I like silence during my massage and usually leave my undies on. I took my mother for a massage a few months ago and apparently she talked to entire time (poor masseuse) and didn't understand why I liked the silence. I don't know why it surprised me. THis also reminds me that I need a massage.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 6, 2018 20:09:19 GMT -6
I cannot imagine how irritated I would be if I was chatted up throughout a massage. Just let me lay in silence for a hour for the love of god.
Underwear off usually.
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Post by ♪♫choppinbroccoli♫♪ on Apr 6, 2018 20:16:27 GMT -6
Sorry, had to honestly pick fuck off because I've never had a massage and that's not an option. I almost wrote "Fuck off, notapumpkin" but I wasn't sure how it would be received. 😅
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Post by auburn on Apr 6, 2018 20:23:27 GMT -6
I always leave my underwear on. It has never gotten in the way.
I like sweet silence.
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