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strange massage

74 replies

thatsthewayitgoes · 08/04/2016 12:30

This is not a stealth boast and is meant to be fairly light hearted, before I'm shot down in flames. On holiday at the mo. Thought I'd book myself a massage. Had massage this morning - was quite good and being massaged by hot Spanish man made it all the better. However once I opened my eyes after the hour, I saw he'd been massaging me wearing blue disposable gloves(!) I thought it sounded a bit strange at times. I'm no supermodel but am size 10 fairly well presented lady. AIBU to be offended he massaged me in gloves??!

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Greyponcho · 08/04/2016 12:31

He may have cuts in his hands, which old be aggravated by oils.
Don't worry about i if you enjoyed it

BoopTheSnoot · 08/04/2016 12:33

I can see where you're coming from but it's probably just policy because of health and safety. I would have thought that the masseuses have to wear gloves with all clients to prevent infection or the spread of any skin conditions. I wouldn't take it personally. Enjoy your holiday.

FuckyNell · 08/04/2016 12:34

Thought this would be about yoni massage

wannadancethenightaway · 08/04/2016 12:37

fuckynell that old classic thread Grin

lanbro · 08/04/2016 12:40

At least he didn't use wooden spoons....!

squashtastic · 08/04/2016 12:46

I'm no supermodel but am size 10 fairly well presented lady.

Do only fatties get the blue gloves then? Confused

He probably had a rash or something on his hands or like pp said finds the oils upsetting.

NeedACleverNN · 08/04/2016 12:48

Maybe it was the policy of the resort?

MajesticSeaFlapFlap · 08/04/2016 12:48

Was it this guy?

WetLettuce123 · 08/04/2016 12:48

What's you being a size 10 got anything to do with it? Do you think it would be standard practice with bigger people as they may be deemed repulsive to touch?

scampimom · 08/04/2016 12:58

I'm a size 14-16. Only robots will agree to massage me as no human would touch me.

GraysAnalogy · 08/04/2016 13:06

I'd find it a bit odd but I suppose there was a valid health reason behind it.

You didn't feel it so I don't see the problem really.

And I don't think it matters what you look like

OliviaBenson · 08/04/2016 13:10

My hairdresser washes my hair wearing blue gloves. It's because she has eczema. Maybe your guy has a skin condition aggravated by the oils.

BolshierAryaStark · 08/04/2016 13:12

Yes OP, please do explain what you being a size 10 has to do with it?

Jw35 · 08/04/2016 13:12

He probably thought you were a fat ugly minger and didn't want to get infected by your disgusting blemished dirty skin Grin or it could just be procedure..

AgathaF · 08/04/2016 13:12

It's a good thing you're not a size 12, not so well presented person - he'd have had to wear gauntlets and a face mask Hmm.

Smeldra · 08/04/2016 13:17

It will be due to a skin condition.

CosyNook · 08/04/2016 13:53

BolshierAryaStark, WetLettuce123

I think the OP was trying to say she wasn't unpleasant to touch, but thats not why you posted is it Hmm

fastdaytears · 08/04/2016 13:59

That's not helping! Is being bigger than size 10 unpleasant to touch?

AnyFucker · 08/04/2016 14:00

Which bit were you stealth boasting about ? Confused Grin

AnyFucker · 08/04/2016 14:01

Oh sorry not stealth boasting

ILostItInTheEarlyNineties · 08/04/2016 14:05

Don't worry, he probably had an infectious skin complaint Smile

HopelesslydevotedtoGu · 08/04/2016 14:06

Couldn't you feel them during the massage?

I think it's most likely he has a skin problem. Or health and safety gone mad. I doubt he took one look at you and reached for a pair of gloves!

Grilledaubergines · 08/04/2016 14:08

Blue gloves?

That's nothing. The guy who did mine wore this because I'm considerably larger than you and he didn't want to catch ugly

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VinceNoirLovesHowardMoon · 08/04/2016 14:10

What has your appearance got to do with anything?

RunswickBay · 08/04/2016 14:27

Bit unusual, but nothing to be offended by.

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