Backpage Massage Parlor (2024)

FAQs

How do you spot a massage parlor sketchy? ›

During a Chinese massage therapy session, you can expect to lie down on a massage table or sit in a chair while the therapist applies pressure and performs various manual techniques to stimulate acupressure points and promote healing.

This would be perfectly legal as long as you're not receiving any type of service in which sexual contact occurs. It wouldn't matter what they term the massage, if it involves sexual contact then it would be legal.

A table shower is a special type of self-draining table fitted with shower heads for use in massage, including erotic ones. Related words: hydrotherapy. massage therapy.

The short answer is no, you do not need to be completely undressed for a massage if you would be more comfortable wearing your underwear. It is most common for clients to completely undress for their massage, especially if it is a full body massage, where the therapist will be working across your whole body.

A table shower, also known as a Vichy shower, is a spa treatment that involves lying on a waterproof table while multiple shower heads positioned above release streams of warm water over your body.

For traditional Chinese massage, you may keep on loose fitting clothes, though you may be asked to remove clothing that is very thick or restricts your range of movement. For oil massage you will of course need to remove clothing that is covering areas that need treatment.

On the outside, such establishments typically have all windows covered or blacked out, usually with a neon sign lit up at the entrance or in the windows. The doors are locked, and one must be buzzed in to enter the business.

Maintain boundaries. If someone makes you uncomfortable or is otherwise inappropriate, end the session. Tell them you have a no-tolerance policy for this sort of behavior. Then, block them from scheduling online and flag their file.

Tantric massages are legal because there is no actual penetration that occurs, so they are not considered a sexual act even though erogenous areas are massaged.

What do you wear to a massage parlor? ›

It's best to leave heavy fabrics, such as denim or wool, at home and choose lighter clothes that are thin and form-fitting. Some suitable options include t-shirts, tank tops, shorts or sports bras. Even if you prefer to cover up, make sure you've considered the limitations placed on your massage therapist.