I am having a professional massage but I am kind of nervous about it and...

[J H]

...have questions.? 1.Massages are done nude and the body is covered. Should I leave my boxer on I am a little nervous about that or should I do it nude and try to get over it?
2.I get erections easily. It’s not a big deal right?
3.The therapist has some kind of home massage studio what should I expect?
4.What should I tip assuming she does a good job?
I have an appointment for tomorrow.

 

[Rick407]

1) Unless you're getting the message at a nudist resort, expect that they'll leave the room and allow you to undress to your level of comfort, then get under a sheet. They'll continuously adjust the sheet as they work to preserve your modesty and for their own comfort. When they're done, they'll leave the room and allow you to get out from under the sheets and dress.
2) Being a customer, not an LMT, I figure it would be at least be awkward for them. I'd try to avoid it and to warn them if it was going to be obvious. For me, it's never come up.
3) Expect the same professional treatment in your own home, but make them feel comfortable and safe, and not creepy for them to be there.
4) I always tip 20 percent.

 

[Marc]

Massage is done to the level of comfort for the client. Boxers or nude is fine. You should be covered by a sheet at all times. You can be nude underneath, but the therapist will never see your bare genitals or rear-end.

Dont worry about erection. Do not talk about it and the therapist will not even acknowledge it. They are trained for this. No big deal.

You should expect professional behavior. You will be given privacy to change your clothes. You will bve instructed by the therapist on how to lay on the table. He/she should take some basic history from you.

Tipping is based upon the level of service. Its like tipping at a restaurant. If the service is good tipping 20-25% is good. If it is bad and you don't feel like tipping then don't.

edit LOL at Mr. E! That was awesome!

 

[dcslmt]

1. This is completely up to you. I usually tell people to undress to the level of their comfort. About 50% of my clients remove everything, and the rest leave their underwear on. The therapist won't bat an eye either way.

2. No, it's not a big deal (provided you don't try to draw her attention to it in any solicitous manner). It happens. When you reach the point where she asks you to turn over to your back, just tell her if you're not comfortable with that. Otherwise, she'll just ignore it.

3. Many MTs work from their homes. Expect it to be a professional environment, even though it's in her home - most self-employed MTs choose do work out of their homes for the cost savings, meaning you pay less for your massage. As long as she's licensed, you should expect her to keep pets and kids away from the work environment and behave professionally.

4. Tipping is up to you. I usually get between 10 and 20 dollars, but I am in no way offended when people don't tip. As a self-employed MT, I get to keep the entire fee, rather than accepting a small commission from a spa or massage chain, so I don't live on tips.