Would you book a massage with a male massage therapist?

[game blouses]

For app users:

Yes, why not?
Only if there were no female therapists available
Probably not, I'd just reschedule
Absolutely not
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[valetgirl]

I see this as no different than any other type of male health care provider. That said, I'm 100% ok with male MDs, including OB-GYNs.

[wowhead]

It's just a pair of hands. My favorite massages have been by a male. Bigger and generally stronger hands.

[eb777888]

The best massage I've ever had was a male. He was AMAZING!! Yes, I would. It does not make me uncomfortable. If it makes you uncomfortable, I'd go with a woman so you enjoy the massage.

[game blouses]

We got a massage yesterday and a woman absolutely flipped at the suggestion that her massage therapist was going to be a guy. Mine was a guy and he did an awesome job, so I was wondering if my attitude was out of the ordinary.

[janegold]

Yes, I actually prefer male massage therapists. Stronger hands.

[speckledfrog]

I prefer a woman but I'd take a massage from a guy over no massage at all!

[circa1978]

I also prefer it, though I've had some great deep tissue massages from women, too.

[nursewife]

Men massage better IMO. Stronger hand. Plus I feel less self conscious

[mrsukyankee]

Just give me a massage. Any massage.

[sporky]

I prefer female. I had a male once and it was too "rough" for me. I like the gentler hands.

[AHappierHour]

I prefer female only because guys are too strong and I end up sore for days.

[jane6672]

Sure.

Large hands are generally a bonus for massages.





MH is the worst masseur ever, unfortunately.

[underwaterrhymes]

Yep.

I've mostly had female massage therapists, but also a few men and it makes no difference to me.

[snickers]

I've had a male a couple of times.
I always just book with whoever is available.

[blackcat]

I used to be in the "meh no big deal" camp, but the one time I had a male, it was really uncomfortable - the position I feel the most comfortable in (when lying face down with my face in the circle) is to have my arms out in front of me and holding the top of the circle with my hands. Well, the first thing he did was massage my back while standing in front of my head, and his junk was fully pressed into my hands as he leaned to do my back. I was just kind of frozen and didn't move a muscle... it was just really weird. So from now on I will ask for a female.

[ginap]

Yup. The best therapist I've ever had was male. I still miss Ed.

[cville]

I usually prefer men.



That's what she said.

[Deleted]

I've had them in the past and they don't massage deep enough. I think they are afraid of breaking me.

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[Kit]

I prefer it, actually.

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[starlily]

Not anymore, because the male masseuses I've tried never used enough pressure even when I requested more, like they thought I was too delicate because I'm a girl. They were a waste of a massage.

[wildfloweragain]

I'd much rather a woman. I've had one from a man who was obviously gay and i was comfortable with that. I don't care if it is a gay woman. But for some reason a straight male would make me feel creepy. Even though it is their job.

I have that same feeling about friends and massages. The creepy feeling. Like i hope they don't get the wrong idea and i cant relax.

I started asking for my physical therapist's female assistant for that uncomfortable reason. I realize i am not rational.

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[leeann]

Yes. I prefer men sometimes because they tend to apply more pressure. I've had a couple of female masseuses who didn't apply enough pressure.

[RoxMonster]

Probably not right now. I am self-conscious about my body and not comfortable with it at all. So I'd feel better with a woman. When I was in shape and more confident about how I looked, I would not have blinked at having a man.

[papie]

Yes, I much prefer men, they usually have bigger hands and apply more pressure. 

[Deleted]

I just wouldn't request a certain male therapist--This guy talked the ENTIRE time about seeing naked people all day and how his girlfriend was cool with it at first, but is starting to get insecure and how I understand because I'm a nurse and must see naked people all the time and its no big deal... and on and on and on!! I had to tell him that I would like silence so I could relax halfway through the massage. he made a psssf sound and kept sighing ever so often.

I was so pissed I reported him to the manager and haven't gone back. And its a really great spa! This was over a year ago.

[peachdragon]

Absolutely

ETA: I have a favorite masseuse and he is male.  He has large hands and they're a little bit rough.  I LOVE that.  It's an extra tactile sensation.

[kirra]

Yes, I would.

But my OBGYN is a female, and I really prefer that.

[alzi]

I have usually had women in the past. Of course the one time I had a young dude was when I went post partum I was still leaky and had to keep my bra on. I was awkward and I'm sure he thought I was a weirdo.

[dragonfly08]

I wouldn't, because I'd be self-conscious enough that I wouldn't enjoy my massage. And then what's the point?

I don't like male GPs or OB/GYNs either, but when necessary I've seen them. I'm still self-conscious, but it's a medical visit...I'm not exactly looking for rest and relaxation to begin with, so if I end up a bit uncomfortable/stressed that's not going to ruin the experience for me any more than getting naked in front of my female doc is likely to. :-)