It's a legit massage. I'm a guy, I wonder if I should get a guy or a girl to do it? Not sure which would be more awkward really. What is the norm for this sort of thing? Also, what are the norms of tipping? I can barely tip functionally at restaurants without getting anxious. I don't even know where to begin with what to tip for a massage. Best answer: I am female. I have had both men and women do bodywork on me. I have liked it each and every time.
I guess the sex of the therapist wasn't all that important to me. I also didn't find much difference in their skills or how they approached the massage, etc.
Do you have an inkling one would be more awkward than the other for you? It's totally individual, and totally within your realm of comfort to ask for a male or a female therapist as you wish.
Response by poster: Thanks, Well I don't know which would be more awkward. I feel like either way it could be sexually awkward I guess! Can women really "get in there" in regards to doing the massage?
Are two, equally experienced masseuses approximately the same regardless of what sex they are? There's no particular norm to worry about -- many men would prefer a woman therapist and many men would prefer a male therapist. You won't surprise or offend anyone by requesting either. On average men are stronger and have bigger hands and will give a deeper massage, but only on average. Pay in advance, including tip. I'm a man who has received a few massages from both men and women.
