Not a fan of being pawed over by someone I don’t know, so I’ve never had a “professional” massage. Only from someone I’m dating.
Twice I’ve received gift certificates for Massage Envy (a franchise massage joint usually located in shopping plazas). The first expired, unused. The second at least was used by a friend.
@lseeber When they first expanded into my region, the business I operated then got a contract to install POS systems and LAN/WAN infrastructure. A few of the franchisees offered to comp some massage sessions for me. Too bad I was just not into it. I would have had two or three a week there for a bit.
@ruouttaurmind Depending on where you live, gift certificates might not legally expire. Someone paid money for it. California, for example, is one of those states that’s nice like that.
Man… I LOVE my massage therapist! I have back and hip probs and she makes that go away (at least for a while). She’s at my Chiropractor’s office and you have to book a few weeks out if you want to get her. So I keep a running appt.
kind of, but only from a person who knows what they’re doing. no creepy dudes who just start rubbing my shoulders, no well-meaning drunk friends that result in me waking up the next day in horrible cramped up pain. drunk friends that are also massage therapists though = excellent.
I give myself a Groupon for a massage once in a while. Only had one bad one, guy was a body builder and bruised me up while he talked about his sex life the whole time (not sexual toward me, just entirely too proud of his limber, licentious girlfriend). Next time I went back there I asked not to be assigned to him and they said he was gone. I didn’t complain but someone else probably did. All my other massages and other spa treats from Groupon have been wonderful. I like the new agey ones with aromatherapy, dim lighting, and meditative music.
I don’t like strangers touching me. My aunt is a professional occupational/physical therapist and I got one massage from her and it just hurt.
Most people I’ve dated haven’t been very good at massages except for maybe a few minutes as part of foreplay. Which is fine. Take it or leave it. My current is the only one that I’ve been able to enjoy a foot massage which I’d rather have since I walk on concrete all day.
@RiotDemon My chiropractors office has a licensed massage therapist and she is good. She works the knots out but also helps to relax. She’s real good about backing off if she gets too heavy handed but I use her all the time so she knows exactly how much pressure to use. I don’t know if I’d like going to someone else or a different person each time.
I’m not weirded out by massages, but I don’t enjoy them. I will suffer through one if I need it, but that’s a rare occasion.
As a side-note, I married a massage therapist. She loves getting massages so I give her one 2-3 times a week, at least. It’s not my favorite thing to give massages, but I do it because she enjoys them.
I love it when my wife massages me, and have had a few other decent massages by friends. But I’ve also experienced some painful mauling–particularly at the hands of folks who claim to be trained and certified masseuses. What the fuck?
So, yeah, it depends on a lot, but I hate it when someone thinks they’re doing me a favor and they just make me feel more pain. And I realize sometimes relief requires a little more pain as part of the process, but sometimes I think that’s just an excuse for someone really not knowing what the fuck they’re doing.
Ironically, I’ve also had a few massages that were almost too damned weak to notice.
Years back, one of my friends was going through massage therapy school, and I was one of the few people she knew who enjoyed deep tissue. So I’d get random calls to come over so she could practice on me. Nowadays, she owns her own spa, and every time I fly back to that city for business, I book a 90-minute session.
Had my first pedicure a couple months ago, and that was great as well. Good foot massage, then all the way up my calves. Very relaxing.
If it’s in a non-professional context, pretty much any massage feels good in some way. Even if the person can’t apply enough pressure to really work the muscles, the touch is nice. And scalp massages are amazing.
I love, love, love massage!! In fact, when I travel for work I try to fit in a massage. It is very interesting to see the differences from country to country.
Italy was very odd. “Please wear these tiny disposable thong underwear and use this tiny towel to cover your ass”. Flip over was REAL interesting and they massaged signifigantly more areas than say a normal USA massage.
This thread will have a happy ending.
@shahnm only after it flips over
@shahnm Only if you’re going to a strip mall.
@shahnm
/giphy happy clapping
I like the hands of my masseuse like I like my batteries. Cold and powerful.
@wmbarr I like my masseuse like I like my batteries.
In the refrigerator for storage.
@wmbarr @shahnm Wow. I am experiencing awe and contempt at the same time. I don’t whether to applaud or organize a mob to tar and feather you both.
Laziness wins.
/giphy slow clap
I don’t know. I’ve never received one. I know I’m not the only one, but I suddenly feel so alone.
@Durago can be therapeutic. You sick?
@Aznatural1 Not really, no.
@Durago Groupon.com
Wish I was a rich celebrity and could have a daily massage…
/giphy daily massage
@moonhat In case you knead to know, this is why my daughter has a cat named “Biscuit”
(he even looks sort of like this one…)
It depends on by whom and how.
Not a fan of being pawed over by someone I don’t know, so I’ve never had a “professional” massage. Only from someone I’m dating.
Twice I’ve received gift certificates for Massage Envy (a franchise massage joint usually located in shopping plazas). The first expired, unused. The second at least was used by a friend.
@ruouttaurmind My daughter loves massage envy.
@lseeber When they first expanded into my region, the business I operated then got a contract to install POS systems and LAN/WAN infrastructure. A few of the franchisees offered to comp some massage sessions for me. Too bad I was just not into it. I would have had two or three a week there for a bit.
@ruouttaurmind Depending on where you live, gift certificates might not legally expire. Someone paid money for it. California, for example, is one of those states that’s nice like that.
@ruouttaurmind Oh man… your handle is correct!!! lol
Man… I LOVE my massage therapist! I have back and hip probs and she makes that go away (at least for a while). She’s at my Chiropractor’s office and you have to book a few weeks out if you want to get her. So I keep a running appt.
kind of, but only from a person who knows what they’re doing. no creepy dudes who just start rubbing my shoulders, no well-meaning drunk friends that result in me waking up the next day in horrible cramped up pain. drunk friends that are also massage therapists though = excellent.
I give myself a Groupon for a massage once in a while. Only had one bad one, guy was a body builder and bruised me up while he talked about his sex life the whole time (not sexual toward me, just entirely too proud of his limber, licentious girlfriend). Next time I went back there I asked not to be assigned to him and they said he was gone. I didn’t complain but someone else probably did. All my other massages and other spa treats from Groupon have been wonderful. I like the new agey ones with aromatherapy, dim lighting, and meditative music.
I don’t like strangers touching me. My aunt is a professional occupational/physical therapist and I got one massage from her and it just hurt.
Most people I’ve dated haven’t been very good at massages except for maybe a few minutes as part of foreplay. Which is fine. Take it or leave it. My current is the only one that I’ve been able to enjoy a foot massage which I’d rather have since I walk on concrete all day.
@RiotDemon Some types of pain are good.
@mfladd from your aunt? Don’t think so, lol.
@RiotDemon My chiropractors office has a licensed massage therapist and she is good. She works the knots out but also helps to relax. She’s real good about backing off if she gets too heavy handed but I use her all the time so she knows exactly how much pressure to use. I don’t know if I’d like going to someone else or a different person each time.
I’m not weirded out by massages, but I don’t enjoy them. I will suffer through one if I need it, but that’s a rare occasion.
As a side-note, I married a massage therapist. She loves getting massages so I give her one 2-3 times a week, at least. It’s not my favorite thing to give massages, but I do it because she enjoys them.
I enjoy massages at times, though not the feet thing.
I love it when my wife massages me, and have had a few other decent massages by friends. But I’ve also experienced some painful mauling–particularly at the hands of folks who claim to be trained and certified masseuses. What the fuck?
So, yeah, it depends on a lot, but I hate it when someone thinks they’re doing me a favor and they just make me feel more pain. And I realize sometimes relief requires a little more pain as part of the process, but sometimes I think that’s just an excuse for someone really not knowing what the fuck they’re doing.
Ironically, I’ve also had a few massages that were almost too damned weak to notice.
Years back, one of my friends was going through massage therapy school, and I was one of the few people she knew who enjoyed deep tissue. So I’d get random calls to come over so she could practice on me. Nowadays, she owns her own spa, and every time I fly back to that city for business, I book a 90-minute session.
Had my first pedicure a couple months ago, and that was great as well. Good foot massage, then all the way up my calves. Very relaxing.
If it’s in a non-professional context, pretty much any massage feels good in some way. Even if the person can’t apply enough pressure to really work the muscles, the touch is nice. And scalp massages are amazing.
@Kabn i can put my partner to sleep with a scalp massage. It was even more enjoyable when he had long hair.
/giphy rub and tug
any massage place I know usually gets raided by ICE 60 days after they òpen
Did anyone else read it as “Kind of, but only from an intimate object”?
I love, love, love massage!! In fact, when I travel for work I try to fit in a massage. It is very interesting to see the differences from country to country.
Italy was very odd. “Please wear these tiny disposable thong underwear and use this tiny towel to cover your ass”. Flip over was REAL interesting and they massaged signifigantly more areas than say a normal USA massage.
I’ve had a few by professionals. It’s enjoyable, but nothing really special. I’d need a 24hr massage to get all the tension & knots out.