Naked or not naked?

[Nakedornotnaked]

Please settle an argument between DH and I about nakedness when having a professional massage...

YABU - Of course you should be completely naked when having a professional massage, the towel covers your bits. The massage therapist has seen it all before and doesn't need clothing getting in the way and it's not like they're gonna be massaging your bits anyway

YANBU - Of course you don't get completely naked, you keep your underwear on underneath the towel. The massage therapist does not want to accidentally touch your bare bum/genitals as they work their way up your legs

*Or is the oil just as beneficial to the therapists hands and they need to use it?

The amount of oil needed depends on things like the type of massage and how deep the clients skin is. It's definitely worth asking your therapist if they can minimise the amount of oil they use, but I would think they are unlikely to use none.

I actually think you might want to look into shiatsu massage/therapy - it is fully clothed but you wear loose fitting stuff that allows them to slide their hands with the fabric (if that makes sense) It’s v much focussed on releasing tension from the body.

I have a pampering session once a month - a manicure, a pedicure and then a 90 min massage. Always pants off. The masseuse knows me well and she knows I like her to incorporate some of the long continuous strokes of a lomi-lomi massage, which would not be feasible with underwear being worn. We have known each other for years and I think that helps, as there is trust all round.