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To be weirded out by the masseuse messaging my boobs?

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lboogy · 08/06/2019 21:58

Had a massage today. Badly needed with picking up a toddler.
Anyway, after a lovely back and leg massage, the masseuse (50 year oldish lady) asked me to turn over and did my front and massages my breasts.

She'd already pulled my knickers below my bottom to do the back massage which I was a bit uncomfortable with but told myself not to be silly

But the breast massage is a bit much. It wasnt sexual in anyway and I was definitely not aroused!

Is this normal? I've had massages in the past and never had a boob massage .

Tell me I'm not crazy for feeling a bit weird about the whole thing

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Sceptre86 · 09/06/2019 15:57

I have had massages in the Maldives and Morrocco (as well as the UK) and never experienced this. I have had my waistband of knickers lowered so they could massage the base of spine but never right down my bum! Not sure I would be ok with that tbh.

rookiemere · 09/06/2019 16:11

This happened to me when I was a lot younger in Turkey being massaged by an older man. I was very upset but felt powerless to say anything in case it was just meant to be a standard part of the massage, but then he tried to move my pants to the side and it was clear what he was planning and I got him to stop.

It was very upsetting particularly as my friends had no idea what happened and left a tip and I felt I had to leave one as well. These days I'd have no problems asking him to stop, but in those days I was a lot more worried about hurting other people's feelings.

CreakingKnees · 09/06/2019 16:19

I've often had a full body scrub and massage which has included full breast massage. It doesn't bother me in the least. They're just breasts.
However, I do understand that others may be uncomfortable with it and the masseuse should always explain exactly what the massage contains and seek permission from the customer before starting.

RedPanda2 · 09/06/2019 16:35

I love having my breasts massaged, I find it completely relaxes me. I've always been asked first in the UK but not abroad.

KOKOagainandagain · 09/06/2019 17:00

I had a lymphatic drainage massage in the Maldives (5 star resort) that was quite 'intimate' with a male masseur barely out of his teens. The raised eyebrow and steely glare overcame language barriers but there was no ill intent, just cultural differences.

Apolloanddaphne · 09/06/2019 17:07

I've had my breasts massaged a few times. The first time I was a little surprised but there was nothing sexual about it and it was actually rather nice.

Allofme1 · 09/06/2019 17:16

I had a couples massage (as in we both get a massage) and they did it, there was even a male massuese in the room at the time massaging DP. It was in Morocco to a hammam. I think it's normal, but not usual in the UK.

FancyAPint · 09/06/2019 17:37

I had that on a beach massage in a hut on inclusive beach resort in the Caribbean around 10yrs ago, to this day I was never sure if he was 'trying it on' or of it was the norm! He didn't appear to be trying it on but was good looking/hunky guy so was never quite sure!

Aroundtheworldandback · 09/06/2019 17:50

I’ve had countless massages over the years. Knickers pulled down just to base of spine is usual, breast massage is most definitely not in the UK.

Emilmuzz · 09/06/2019 18:03

This happened to me in Spain a couple of years ago during a full body massage. I thought it was a bit strange but didn't say anything when she was doing it think I was more shocked that anything! My DM was getting a massage at the same time but different therapist and her boobs weren't touched, my DM thought it was strange why it happened to me as we had booked the same type of massage! It was a strange experience and I haven't experienced anything like that since. It's not put me off though.

QuilliamCakespeare · 09/06/2019 18:08

I've had a massage in a hammam in Turkey where boobs were massaged. It was clearly just the cultural norm - everyone got the same treatment and it was a women massaging a woman-only customer base in the middle of the room. She sort of waved at each person to come over in turn and did everyone the same way.

However, I've never had anything like this in the UK. Knickers definitely pulled down so some bum is on show but not the whole bum. They only massage your lower back so where would be the need to get your bum out?

Sounds a bit strange, OP...

Tentomidnight · 09/06/2019 18:52

I had a massage in the ME where I was asked to completely strip off, knickers and all. I was so mortified that I couldn’t relax, I can’t even remember which parts she massaged tbh

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