Board 8 > Just had my first massage

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Turns out my good friend from high school does therapeutic massage, and I know he's a smart guy, so I thought, "What the hell." I have an old shoulder injury that flares up every so often, and I've wanted to do something about it for a while.

Apparently the problem might not be my shoulder -- my hips aren't in alignment, so they aren't absorbing the shocks well, causing those transfer to the back, which exacerbates the problem. I didn't really catch much more about what he was saying since it was complex anatomical/physiological stuff, but even though it hurt a bit, I am feeling a bit of relief.

In summary, 9/10 would recommend.

inb4 "happy ending" jokes
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He jerk you off?
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The joke was inevitable
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Did you get an egg roll, then?
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Isn't that what ALL back problems are attributed to these days.
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I had one a few years ago. Can't say it made for long-term changes or anything but it was definitely super enjoyable

Although now I have a herniated disc in my back so I feel like I'm definitely due for another
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trdl23 posted...

Turns out my good friend from high school does therapeutic massage, and I know he's a smart guy, so I thought, "What the hell." I have an old shoulder injury that flares up every so often, and I've wanted to do something about it for a while.

Apparently the problem might not be my shoulder -- my hips aren't in alignment, so they aren't absorbing the shocks well, causing those transfer to the back, which exacerbates the problem. I didn't really catch much more about what he was saying since it was complex anatomical/physiological stuff, but even though it hurt a bit, I am feeling a bit of relief.

In summary, 9/10 would recommend.

inb4 "happy ending" jokes

I def wouldn't have a guy massaging me. That just seems weird to me.
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Well as his gay best friend in high school used to say, trdl is gayer than him.
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Corrik posted...

I def wouldn't have a guy massaging me. That just seems weird to me.

I don't think it would really impact it unless you're specifically getting a massage that's supposed to be sensual

From what I've seen most are pretty professional and strictly non-sexual, so it'd be all but the equivalent of having a male barber or something
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Johnbobb posted...

Corrik posted...

I def wouldn't have a guy massaging me. That just seems weird to me.

I don't think it would really impact it unless you're specifically getting a massage that's supposed to be sensual

From what I've seen most are pretty professional and strictly non-sexual, so it'd be all but the equivalent of having a male barber or something

It moved Jerry
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Johnbobb posted...

From what I've seen most are pretty professional and strictly non-sexual, so it'd be all but the equivalent of having a male barber or something

Except for the fact that a massage is by nature far more sensual than a haircut.....at least, for most people, whether it's intended to be or not.

Anyway. On topic, I've never had one either. I do have a voucher for one, though. I just haven't scheduled it yet. Very much looking forward to it.

Johnbobb posted...

Corrik posted...

I def wouldn't have a guy massaging me. That just seems weird to me.

I don't think it would really impact it unless you're specifically getting a massage that's supposed to be sensual

From what I've seen most are pretty professional and strictly non-sexual, so it'd be all but the equivalent of having a male barber or something

A massage is a person rubbing you. He didn't say he went to a chiropractor.
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turbopuns2 posted...

Except for the fact that a massage is by nature far more sensual than a haircut.....at least, for most people, whether it's intended to be or not.

We're a pretty touch-starved society, though. In some cases, even a haircut can be pretty sensual due to having someone else touch your hair - the nerves on one's scalp can be pretty sensitive in that regard.

Especially if you're getting a shampoo.
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BowserCuffs posted...

turbopuns2 posted...

Except for the fact that a massage is by nature far more sensual than a haircut.....at least, for most people, whether it's intended to be or not.

We're a pretty touch-starved society, though. In some cases, even a haircut can be pretty sensual due to having someone else touch your hair - the nerves on one's scalp can be pretty sensitive in that regard.

Especially if you're getting a shampoo.

I don't disagree....but still....if a massage is having a big lead off first, a haircut is like being on deck.

They're totally different levels.

turbopuns2 posted...

BowserCuffs posted...

turbopuns2 posted...

Except for the fact that a massage is by nature far more sensual than a haircut.....at least, for most people, whether it's intended to be or not.

We're a pretty touch-starved society, though. In some cases, even a haircut can be pretty sensual due to having someone else touch your hair - the nerves on one's scalp can be pretty sensitive in that regard.

Especially if you're getting a shampoo.

I don't disagree....but still....if a massage is having a big lead off first, a haircut is like being on deck.

They're totally different levels.

I agree, actually.

The point I failed to get to was, it's because we're touch-starved that it's so sensual.

And men are so terrified of appearing to be gay that they make themselves even more touch-starved by avoiding physical affection with the same sex, hence a stronger aversion to a male masseuse.

It really wasn't all that long ago that grown men were touchy-feely with each other in a platonic way, which makes this all the more tragic.
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Yeah, that's fair.

BowserCuffs posted...

turbopuns2 posted...

BowserCuffs posted...

turbopuns2 posted...

Except for the fact that a massage is by nature far more sensual than a haircut.....at least, for most people, whether it's intended to be or not.

We're a pretty touch-starved society, though. In some cases, even a haircut can be pretty sensual due to having someone else touch your hair - the nerves on one's scalp can be pretty sensitive in that regard.

Especially if you're getting a shampoo.

I don't disagree....but still....if a massage is having a big lead off first, a haircut is like being on deck.

They're totally different levels.

I agree, actually.

The point I failed to get to was, it's because we're touch-starved that it's so sensual.

And men are so terrified of appearing to be gay that they make themselves even more touch-starved by avoiding physical affection with the same sex, hence a stronger aversion to a male masseuse.

It really wasn't all that long ago that grown men were touchy-feely with each other in a platonic way, which makes this all the more tragic.

You don't have to be terrified of appearing gay to not like physical affection from strangers of the same sex lol.
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Also fair.

Nah, I know it's unusual to be OK with a guy doing that. I just don't give a shit, especially since it was meant to be therapeutic and not "relaxation." I don't care if it's a guy or a girl who's trying to mitigate the pain, I just care if I feel an improvement. Plus, I know the guy pretty damn well. I'd probably feel a little more awkward if it were some stranger.

I guess after you've worked at the opera house, any traces of homophobia or awkwardness are stamped out.

mnkboy907 posted...

Well as his gay best friend in high school used to say, trdl is gayer than him.

This is still accurate, so, y'know.
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I'm going to assume that most of the people saying it's weird to have a male maasseuse haven't had a professional massage.
There is a world of difference between a massage and a back/shoulder rub.
Especially for like a deep tissue massage a male masseuse is generally better because more often than not they are heavier and stronger, this helps becasue they are more capable of manipulating stronger muscles like your back. Unless you have a feminine frame then I guess it wouldn't make a difference.
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I would just rather have a female do it. I want to be relaxed and I wouldnt feel relaxed with a fella. I would want to fight him
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5tarscream posted...

most of the people saying it's weird to have a male maasseuse

Pretty sure it was literally only corrik at the time of the post btw

I've gotten physical therapy from men and there was no awkwardness, but I'm sure that's due to the public and innately non-sensual nature of PT. A dude massage would be weird, but I'm glad it didn't for you.

Over the past few years, I have gotten a few sensual massages at rub-n-tug Asian parlors in town. Those are generally worth it.
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inb4tccan'tinb4
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CaptainOfCrush posted...

Over the past few years, I have gotten a few sensual massages at rub-n-tug Asian parlors in town. Those are generally worth it.

One of these led to one of the best topics in B8 history.
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It really wasn't all that long ago that grown men were touchy-feely with each other in a platonic way, which makes this all the more tragic.

Something that was decipted quite well in the LotR trilogy, actually.
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Also, I had several massages with a male masseuse in Hawaii and it was whatever.
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I've had two professional massages in my life. One was female, one was male. The male one was actually less awkward in some ways.
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redrocket posted...

It really wasn't all that long ago that grown men were touchy-feely with each other in a platonic way, which makes this all the more tragic.

Something that was decipted quite well in the LotR trilogy, actually.

Agreed.
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PT from a dude was always okay for me! Work me over hard, buddy!
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