Naturist massage - bare issues

Prostate massage - it CAN be done externally, but it's more a general pelvic massage, and it is usually done as self massage above the pubic bone, like a very low abdominal massage. The same techniques are used for uterine massage, it seems to be more about loosening up the facia and surrounding muscles than working on the actual organ. Having said all that, I'd bet anyone asking for prostate massage is angling for an internal massage, again it is usually done as self massage, there are even tools available for those with less flexible hands/wrists. Requests for prostate massage, with or without draping, are going way over the boundaries most massage therapist would consider boundaries. I doubt even a very matter of fact East German massage therapist would consider it part of massage therapy.

As for how to tell if someone is after more than a massage, with or without draping, there are quite a few posts on here, two I can find quickly [url]Male Clients- urgent![/url] and [url]Abdominal Massage?[/url] NOTE the links in those threads may be broken. Easiest way I've found is not have any appointments for 48hr and get that in VERY early in the phone call - most people wanting something other than a massage want it same day, or maybe next day, if they can't have that they don't start asking all the other questions to find out what you may or may not work on. There are lots of therapists in busy clinic that can deal with a same day appointment on Monday for someone that did too much gardening over the weekend.

Prostate Massage

Hmm. I would stay well clear of any client asking for "prostate", "yoni" or "tantric" (and sometimes even "tao") massage. They are usually codes for different types of sexual massage. Also be careful of any expressed "medical" problems that involve the groin area unless it is clear that the client really does have serious issue. If he or she has such difficulties (eg a hernia) then massage is probably contra-indicated.

Proper naturist massage is non-sexual (although undoubtedly a little sensual). My experience is that it is not advertised openly and only offered by therapists to clients on an established basis of trust. That is certainly the way in which I discovered it (see below). Since then a surprising number of "conventional" therapists have indicated to me that they offer it to serious clients. However the boundaries have to be firm. That said, once you find a serious therapist who offers professional naturist therapy, you wont go back!!

Erotic naturist coffee morningparty is in sheerness kent

Looking over the numerous naturist massage posts I thought it may be worth trying to bring some themes together. The topic is obviously popular.

The following had large numbers of views:
17732 men and massage ... oh yes, and a bit about being naked!
8119 Swedish Massage and buttocks!
6735 naturist massage
5928 Tantric Massage
5847 naturist massage therapist
4414 breasts
2731 massage and nudity
1952 Naturist Massage - Comments Please
1048 naturist massage swap in lancashire

The general points seem to be that Some people like to:

1) be nicely covered or have their clients nicely covered
(if that's you then read no further)

2) receive a massage without underwear

3) receive a massage with no draping

4) have their buttocks included in the massage because
those muscles are some of the largest and most powerful
and need treatment as do the others.

5) have their breasts included in the massage as it is good for
drainage etc

6) have their abdomen included in the massage

7) receive or give the lomi lomi style of massage that includes long
strokes to unite areas of the body and give deeper relaxation

8) receive/give a massage in a truly naturist environment where the
therapist is a naturist too.

There is concern that a naturist massage

9) can make it more difficult to deal with incidental arousal
which would normally be covered over and ignored

10) can be requested when the client has a more sexual motive in mind

11) can be spoilt when parts of the therapist touch the client
(especially if like wet fish)

I think a good way forward in this group would be for those who do not wish to be involved in naturist massage to ignore this post and leave ....

....and for the remainder of us to consider:

A) How a naturist massage differs form a draped massage in terms of routines etc
(I recently had such a massage at a naturist meeting and the therapist missed out the abomen, chest and buttocks as though I were draped and wearing big pants!)

B) How significant it is for the therapist to be naturist too

c) How to adjust the environment such as temperature etc

D) How to deal with arousal (male and female)

E) Attitudes to naturist massage in other countries (any experiences)

F) How to recognise a naturist booking from a one where the client has other motives

G) How to arrange some swaps with posters/colleagues of similar outlook

Hope this provides some food for thought

jaez

we totally agree with you ,we have erotic naturist coffee mornings a new idea which has taken off ,we offer naturist massage in croydon on 07949749464 or the coffee mornings in sheerness kent on 07511749040 come have a really good relaxing different time with us .graham trish rosie & tony.

google search "EROTIC NATURIST COFFEE MORNING" this is a very different social therapy which we all need in this country ,clothes optional , race & job position irrelavant all live as one as nature intended ,from hugging to shaking hands that personal touch will never go away!!!!

Follow Up

I thought I should mention that I received a large number of requests for the identity of the naturist therapist/s I mentioned in my last post. The therapists themselves do not want their names given out but tend only to agree to give such treatment on the basis of established trust with the client

There are however a number of genuine therapists who advertise on Gumtree, Craigslist and HalloLondon from whom inquiry can be made. A few ground rules for the uninitiated:

(1) Stay away from those advertising "tantric"/"sensual" massage as their services are generally directed elsewhere. There ARE a few genuine tantrika, but they rarely advertise on such fora.

(2) Generally avoid those therapists who describe themselves by reference to their appearance and/or other personal data which is irrelevant to the service they provide.

(3) Google the telephone number to check against multiple different adverts and/or against someone with no internet history. Take care if the telephone number if interspersed with dashes or stars- this is generally to prevent googling.

(4) Anyone who works very late into the evening or who offers only one hour services at a very high hourly rate is generally offering something else.

(5) A number of therapists openily state that you will be covered by a towel during treatments. They mean it and you will not be offered naturist services!

(6) Take care if the therapist does not at least post her first name on any advertisement.

Hope this helps.

Bare Issues!

Hi, I'm new to this site and was really interested to read all the comments about "to bare or not to bare!"
I am a LomiLomi bodywork practitioner - a wonderful healing bodywork from the Hawaiian islands. Traditionally this massage is done with the recipient being naked - there are wonderful long flowing strokes up the sides of the body which can be enjoyed best with no underpants on. There is work on the glutes - wonderful for sciatica and work on the hips.
I was taught by Hawaiians and Americans - neither of whom have a problem taking clothes off and baring all.
BUT... in the last couple of years of practicing I have found that lots of my clients have an issue / feel uncomfortable with taking everything off - even if they know they are being draped. For this reason I do not do breast work unless asked and suggest that they keep underpants on. I am struggling with this issue of British prudishness because I know that this bodywork is soooo much nicer inimpeded by clothes - but at the end of the day, it is way more important for my clients to feel 100% comfortable and relaxed - whatever their choice of bareness 🙂
Aloha!
Jacqui

I am struggling with this issue of British prudishness because I know that this bodywork is soooo much nicer inimpeded by clothes - but at the end of the day, it is way more important for my clients to feel 100% comfortable and relaxed - whatever their choice of bareness.

I think you're right with your final comment here, but I also think it has to do with the comfort of the therapist. It's obvious from reading this forum, that the majority of therapists choose not to massage naked bodies, because they are uncomfortable doing so, and with perfectly valid reasons, especially where the client is of the opposite sex.

As I mentioned in my previous post, on a similar thread, I recently had a massage where I was naked and undraped, and I found it a liberating experience. It helped that I was treated by a brilliant masseuse (whom I've returned to since), but I found the fact that she was unfazed by male nakedness, and had no qualms about massaging male buttocks, a refreshing change to the norm in British massaging culture.

Where there is mutual trust between the therapist and client, and both are comfortable with the client's nakedness, I believe the experience of a full body massage can only be enhanced when unimpeded by clothes, as Jacqui puts it.

Anyway, that's my final comment on naked massage on this forum; I'm going for a 45 minute Indian Head Massage next week...;-)

If you buy the ticket ...

... in the last couple of years of practicing I have found that lots of my clients have an issue / feel uncomfortable with taking everything off - even if they know they are being draped. For this reason I do not do breast work unless asked and suggest that they keep underpants on. I am struggling with this issue of British prudishness

Poor Jacqui! Lomi Lomi or Mauri can ONLY properly be performed on a client who is not wearing underwear, and I think your clients have serious self-image problems if they "buy the ticket and then fail to take the ride" (no additional metaphor intended). The point of its gentle effleurage is its long flowing strokes and its inhibition by underwear or other barriers. Indeed most people have it undraped or with very restricted draping. Why do they go in the first place? I think they should really look for other massage treatments such as Thai. Or go to the cinema. Or a garden centre. Whatever ...

The other possibility is that you are not putting them at their ease, which I doubt.

I note that you in Sussex. I suspect that the good folk of that lovely county are probably more inhibited than those of the metropolis- where both client and therapist appear to have less of an issue (if any) with underwear and draping ....

....I think they should really look for other massage treatments such as Thai. Or go to the cinema. Or a garden centre. Whatever ...

I could say so much about this topic!! But I've been there and done that on other threads. :rolleyes:

All I wanted to say was your comment made me laugh! Thank you for that! 😉

Kitten
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well well well, I came upon this thread as I was trying to research a good answer for my VTCT VR74 assignment and trying to find out exactly what 'innapropriate behaviour constituted as a therapist and how to deal with it. This has opened my eyes in loads of ways and I never knew about half of these different 'massages'. As a newly qualified Reflexologist it makes me glad that my clients only have to remove their socks!!;)

I might also add that should my clients witness me wearing anything less than a good salon uniform then it would be likely my business would collapse as I would be a sight for sore eyes:D.....but anyway its a great thread. Long may it last!

xx

True "AUTHENTIC" Lomi

As I have been reading all the input given on lomilomi, I cannot help but get frustrated with all the explanations shared. Being born and raised in Hawaii, and having been taught lomilomi since the age of 7, I wish to correct the misconceptions about true authentic lomilomi.
What is being done in many parts of Europe, Germany, and Australia is not true authentic lomi. "Temple Style", and Lomilomi Nui have been taught as popular techniques. This is "NOT" lomilomi.
Lomilomi is not a technique such as Swedish, or shiatsu etc... It is a lifestyle that is done each and everyday. Lomilomi's literal translation is massage, but it is not the long flowing strokes, or the massaging of people using just a towel cover. The physical massage is the least important aspect of lomi. There is "NO" protocol or set technique. What everyone has seen or experienced with the long flowing, connective strokes is merely an exaggerated Swedish massage. The style that most of you are familiar with, is in actuality, offensive to native Hawaiian people.
I would love to share the true meaning with anyone who is interested. There are many who claim to be teachers of lomilomi, but allow me to show you the proper training, or where to find training from acutal Hawaiian lomi teachers and you will see that it is not what each of you think it is.

True "AUTHENTIC" Lomi

Hi Kauhi,

I read your post with great interest and would be very keen to learning more about the authentic lomi as I'm sure would others on this forum.

Me too! Your post was also copied on to the end of the thread on Lomilomi, people are quite keen to hear what you have to say, as there seems to be a lot of confusion about this style of massage.

keeping it real

What is being done in many parts of Europe, Germany, and Australia is not true authentic lomi. "Temple Style", and Lomilomi Nui have been taught as popular techniques. This is "NOT" lomilomi.
Lomilomi is not a technique such as Swedish, or shiatsu etc... It is a lifestyle that is done each and everyday. Lomilomi's literal translation is massage, but it is not the long flowing strokes, or the massaging of people using just a towel cover. The physical massage is the least important aspect of lomi. There is "NO" protocol or set technique. What everyone has seen or experienced with the long flowing, connective strokes is merely an exaggerated Swedish massage. The style that most of you are familiar with, is in actuality, offensive to native Hawaiian people.

Thank you hawaiian style for your input and comments. There is a lot more to lomilomi than 'just a massage technique'.
I don't know what style you assume most people are most familiar with (that would be offensive to native Hawaiians). It is such a little known practice in the UK that most people are unfamiliar with lomilomi at all.
I do agree that to practice a massage in a spa setting and call is lomilomi is not preserving the tradition or culture, but I also feel that if this wonderful sacred art was kept in Hawaii and not taken to other parts of the earth, then it probably would have been almost lost by now. Yes, it's important to keep it authentic, but I believe that most importantly it is important to spread the aloha in any way that feels right to each individual without judgment.
love is the answer!

naturist massage

ive never experienced a naturist massage but from reading everybodys threads id like to try one any suggestions or good places in lancs area

naturist massage

Please could anyone tell me where i can get a naturist massage from a naturist female masseuse, i live near Warrington Cheshire. regards.

Naturist Massage

Do you get a local paper, most have a whole page devoted to specific types of massage.

Eileen.

Please could anyone tell me where i can get a naturist massage from a naturist female masseuse, i live near Warrington Cheshire. regards.

I just used ask.co.uk and put 'Naturist Massage, Warrington, Cheshire" in the search box - there are several in Cheshire.

Do you get a local paper, most have a whole page devoted to specific types of massage.

Eileen.

Unless the ads are in the health & beauty section then they are usually a front for escort services and other adult services.

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The Market Rate

I am getting increased bemused by what the market rate is for professional naturist massage. For established practitioners who offer this to trusted clients, their rates usually appear to stay the same. So they should be- as nothing "extra" is being offered. However I have noticed what appear to be genuine practitioners trying to charge £80-£100ph for this service (and indeed when I enquire, they are indeed proper and professional therapists). I am usually told this is because it is a service which is only offered by the "limited few".:eek:

I find it extraordinary that people will pay this sort of rate (if indeed they do). Given that more therapists seem to be comfortable with such treatments, are they getting clients at this figure? My general experience is that professional naturist massage is usually around £40ph for in-call and £55-60ph for outcall (at least in London). Perhaps I am missing something, but one wonders how these high rates can be justified when it is clearly a non-sexual service. Equally strange are male therapists doing naturist massage for less than the usual hourly rate. I need not dwell on what they are up to for too long and they should be avoided at all costs!

Wondered what people's experience was.....

I have tried to get a visiting naturist massage in London on several occasions but either the therapists are not interested (even ones whom i have been a regular customer of) or they charge huge rates and offer more than just a massage.
I would love to find one that is comfortable supplying a naturist service but without the extras and charging the Earth!

Someone is clearly making money

I am getting increased bemused by what the market rate is for professional naturist massage. For established practitioners who offer this to trusted clients, their rates usually appear to stay the same.

As a new visitor to this forum, I must agree. Someone is clearly onto a good thing! My long-standing practitioner charged me nothing extra (and offered me nothing extra) for a naturist massage. It brought be closer to her in a personal sense and the idea that she would make more money out of it would have been totally wrong. But given that RyanAir is apparently to charge for using the loo (and at some stage for reading or chatting) on a flight, nothing surprises me anymore. Anyone charging £80 or £100 per hour for normal massage is clearly hinting that something else is on offer. But if you pay it, more fool you I say. If you want to see someone strutting her stuff, remember Studland Beach is free and Stringfellows apparently £20 a dance ...!

I have Lomi Lomi massage without draping. It feels right and I benefit 100% from a fantastic unhindered massage. The therapist sees me naked before I am on the table and nothing changes during the massage. I have never had an erection (more the opposite). I am not ashamed of my body and my interest is getting 100% from my massage, I think all the debate and wrung hands about draping is nonsense. Massage is the whole body - don't be a client if you are ashamed of your body and don't be a therapist if you have a problem with a body. All bodies are very similar and the sky doesn't fall in if someone sees you naked, nor do you suffer some affliction by seeing someone else naked. I love my Lomi Lomi, oil and everything, I love the massage undraped and I really do think I am totally normal.

Forum newbie thoughts

Looking over the numerous naturist massage posts I thought it may be worth trying to bring some themes together. The topic is obviously popular.
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The general points seem to be that Some people like to:
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There is concern that a naturist massage
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I think a good way forward in this group would be for those who do not wish to be involved in naturist massage to ignore this post and leave ....

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jaez

Hi all

I'm a newbie on here, so hello everyone and here goes with my first post.
I know I could have chosen a less evocative subject, but it is one that is close to my heart.

I've been having massages of one sort or another for the last dozen or so years, be they; Aromatherapy, Indian Head, Reflexology, Swedish or Thai, mostly from female therapists, although not exclusively. Predominantly they tend to be Aromatherapy or Swedish based treatments be they to ease aching and knotted muscles, stress relief or just to take some time out of the fast lane and get some 'me time' which everyone needs from time to time.

I've abridged the opening part of Jaez's original post, I hope no one minds, then I've broken up the points that were put forward for feedback/discussion, so that I can answer them individually in a single post, rather than making multiple posts. Hopefully overall it will make my response clearer and more coherent.

A) How a naturist massage differs form a draped massage in terms of routines etc
(I recently had such a massage at a naturist meeting and the therapist missed out the abomen, chest and buttocks as though I were draped and wearing big pants!)

Ok, well, I had my first naturist massage last month, after careful selection of a genuine naturist therapist who did not offer extras, because even though I wanted the most comprehensive massage possible, I did not want 'those bits' treated. I can say that I had the most comprehensive massage I've ever had the privilege to receive.

Unlike Jaez's experience, the massage I had left nothing untreated, except for 'those bits'. I don't think there was a single square inch of my legs that was not treated. My buttocks were fully treated as well, as was my abdomen.

I feel very fortunate to have found a therapist that also fit my only other requirement, which was that I wanted a female therapist, from experience know that I simply do not relax as much when being treated by a male therapist.

The treatment was not overtly different from the once a month Swedish based massage that I've been having for around the last 18months, with my current female therapist. She provides Swedish based massage (me only naked but draped), Indian Head, Reflexology and Reiki.

With both therapists I get undressed/dressed and on/off the massage table with them still in the room; although with the naturist therapist I do not have to worry about facing the corner and or waiting for her to hold the towel up as I walk to and get on the massage table. I feel I need to face the corner with my regular therapist even though on several occasions I've walked to the massage table when she's had the towel ready but for whatever reason hasn't held it up until I've sat on the massage table to lay down on my back for the start of the massage. I must say that I find it a more 'relaxed' atmosphere at the naturist therapists practice as I know that it is not necessary to try and keep myself from view.

Of the actual naturist massage itself, it was not that much different from the Swedish based massage I get from my regular therapist, although there wasn't any tapotement. With no towels in the way it did seem to flow better as the therapist could work from head to toe as it were without moving towels and it meant at no time did you ever think, that's the end of the massage for my legs as even though the initial area of treatment was more concentrated on the legs, even when she had concentrated on the back for a while, she still then worked the strokes all the way back down to the feet and back up to the head before either continuing more on the legs, buttocks, back or shoulders, so for me it was a more flowing massage and I suppose seemed a little less structured, i.e. it wasn't a case of feet first, then legs, then stomach, then shoulders and neck, then head, right turn over, legs again, buttocks, back, shoulders, neck, head and you're done. Instead it was like almost everywhere was being massaged almost all of the time, I've seen other people say a naturist massage flows much better and I tend to agree. Hopefully the explanation immediately above will explain that a little better.

My naturist masseuse's website states she has professional training and qualifications and the massage I received clearly shows she does, which is exactly what I was hoping for.

B) How significant it is for the therapist to be naturist too

It's not essential for the therapist to be naturist, if my existing therapist provided a naturist massage where she was clothed, then I would be more than happy to see her for such a treatment, she's only a 30minute drive away rather than 50minutes so it would be great for me if she offered naturist massage, but she doesn't and that's fine, I'll still continue to see her for massages, but not so regularly now I've found a naturist masseuse where we are both naturist during the treatment.

I didn't have a naturist massage so I could look at the therapist, I had one to hopefully get the most extensive professional massage possible, my eyes are closed for the entire massage, save for the bit where I turn over, so for that reason it would only be a mental thing whether she was naturist or not. But, I suppose it might not be quite so relaxing if the therapist was clothed, as you might feel slightly vulnerable laying there naked, knowing they were not. I've not really given it that much thought until now, but if you are both naked then there are no barriers between you and you are both equal. I certainly felt very 'free' when I had my first naturist massage and I don't mean devoid of clothing or towels and able to move around easier.

c) How to adjust the environment such as temperature etc

The room obviously needs to be considerably warmer than your typical massage treatment room, I'm not sure what temperatures people keep their therapy rooms at for a draped head to toe massage, probably around 21 or 22 degrees Celsius I suppose, but I do remember commenting as I sat there in jeans, t-shirt and thin fleece jacket prior to my first naturist massage that it was very warm in the room and the therapist looked up behind me and said that it was only 27 degrees so wasn't that warm.

Temperature is very important as you do not want to feel chilly, let alone cold, at any point during the massage, so if you are going for or giving a naturist massage, you really do need to make sure the room is warm enough, high 20s Celsius for certain.

Having complete privacy is also important, my regular therapist lives in the middle of the countryside and the only window in the room runs parallel to the massage table and has horizontal blinds that are down but set so you can see out or in. It doesn't bother me as I'm draped and if she ever sees a family member coming up the drive she adjusts them so no one can see in.

But I was pleased that the blinds at the naturist therapist's practice were closed and that she even locked the door to the treatment room for the whole of the treatment and left it locked until after we were dressed, giving you added comfort in the fact you knew you had complete privacy.

D) How to deal with arousal (male and female)

Well, as I am not a masseur I can only comment on this from the perspective of being a male client and the experience I had at my first naturist massage.

The initial chat the naturist therapist and I had before she even agreed to treat me (which took place at her practice before my first treatment) was thorough, frank and very open. Various things were discussed, which included the possibility that arousal might happen. The therapist said that it doesn't always happen and that it can vary from person to person and even from one visit to another for the same person. She went on to say that even if it did happen it would not mean the treatment would stop, nor would it restrict how the treatment continued, saying that it would not stop her from giving me a full treatment and that as long as it did not make me uncomfortable, that the best thing for me to do was to just relax and not think about it.

The massage started with me laying face down and occasionally I was aware of a certain amount of a change in my state, but this had passed by the time she asked me to turn over. I can honestly say I was not aware of my state when I was laying on my back because I really was so relaxed that it wasn't long at all before I was in that semi asleep state where you know you're having a massage and where was being massaged, but you knew you would really have to concentrate to move if you had to.

It wasn't until I sat up after the massage was over that I knew arousal had taken place because the sign had not gone away. But, with both of us being naked and talking to each other it really didn't seem to matter. She had said it wouldn't matter if it happened and it certainly seemed like that as she didn't seem in the least bit bothered by it. In fact I can remember her leaning down on the massage table on her elbows and forearms near the foot of the massage table as I sat there with my legs dangling each side as we continued to talk about what I had thought of the massage, whether it had been what I was expecting, had I been concious of being naked, had I been comfortable with the fact that she had been naked, and various other aspects of the experience as a whole. One thing that we did not talk about was the state I was in, one it would have been un-necessary and two it might have made me feel uncomfortable.

For me, becoming aroused was not an aim of the massage, sure I knew that occasionally there had been a small change in state during my regular massage when my inner thighs or abdomen was being massaged, but never to the degree that occurred during the naturist massage. But, with both of us being comfortable with being naked in front of each other, having talked about this possibility frankly before the massage the fact that it happened and that we were in direct eye contact as we chatted away not two feet apart from each other as the evidence was still evident seemed surreal looking back on it, although I can honestly say that nothing felt uncomfortable about the situation and even knowing that I must have been aroused during at least some of the massage when I was on my back, well, the masseuse was not bothered and neither was I.

At the end of the day, we are both human. Sometimes things happen that we have no control over, but if it's natural and can't be helped then why worry about it. I did not want any extras and I did not get any. What I did want and what I received was a thoroughly professional massage that was more extensive than any I've received before. Sure it can be considered extremely personal and many people might not be comfortable with that, but as long as you are happy to go into the situation having had everything fully explained and you're comfortable in yourself with what might happen, then there's no reason to worry.

E) Attitudes to naturist massage in other countries (any experiences)

The only massage I've had abroad that was anywhere near naturist was in the Maldives, my fiancée and I went to the spa on the island and had a couples massage from two female therapists at the same time on massage tables that were side by side. We had already undressed completely and put on robes in the waiting area and having been led to the open air treatment area, we were told to disrobe and get on the massage tables on our backs, there weren't any towels and the therapist simply placed what amounted to a face cloth over my bits before resting a folded face cloth over my eyes. The treatment was as thorough as you might expect being covered by just a face cloth and everywhere that wasn't covered was treated as was everything under the face cloth except my bits.

It amused me in a way that whilst the masseuses were wearing very little certainly no underwear, shear and fairly see through loose wraps is the best description I can give, making them almost naked. They made a point of covering my eyes whilst everyone was virtually naked. But, I suspect it will either have been the policy of the spa, or may even have been a religious thing, who knows. It made no difference to me as my eyes would have been closed anyway.

Regardless it was a very relaxing experience and one that we are hoping to repeat on our honeymoon after we get married later this year. Both of us were quite happy to be naked in front of two virtually naked masseuses and to remain virtually naked throughout the treatment. The masseuses seemed relaxed and quite comfortable in the situation so I think everyone involved was quite happy with everything.

F) How to recognise a naturist booking from a one where the client has other motives

I suppose I would say that telling a caller that you can't see them until sometime next week because you are fully booked is a good start, most 'other motive' callers will probably want a same day appointment, or maybe following day.
You could also tell them that you will need to see either their current photo driving licence or passport (not a copy) and to take down their name, address, telephone number and date of birth for your records, as well as making a note of any pertinent medical conditions.
If you then went on to tell them that when they arrive for their first appointment that asides from seeing a valid form of ID and taking down their details, that you will also have a general chat with them about, why they want a massage and to find out what they are expecting to gain from having a massage, before you can say if you are able to treat them or not, explaining that you reserve the right not to treat them and that those reasons need not be disclosed.
If they are prepared to see you knowing that you might not treat them, that you are going to need top see some form of valid photo ID and that you will need to take a note of their name, address, etc. for your records (I would expect nothing less when seeing a genuine therapist) then I think anyone who turns up should be ok, but you will still be able to talk to them first and say no if you are not comfortable.

G) How to arrange some swaps with posters/colleagues of similar outlook

I suspect requests in suitably titles threads is already the way that this is being done.

Hope this provides some food for thought

It certainly has, I only hope some of my responses above have been insightful and useful.

Wow - still going

Having started this topic in November 2007 I am rather gob-smacked to see that it is still running and has had 82,445 views and 81 replies.

Although it has had many replies, and wandered off topic a few times, SmartSpark has now re-addressed the original questions I posed in a thoughtful and methodical way.

He has come to conclusions to which I mainly agree.

Since that original post I have however retired and used my massage training to set up a small part-time massage therapy business. This means I now see the questions associated with naturist massage from the therapists side too.

Jaez

So jaez, how has seeing it from the therapist's side too changed your view? It sounds like it has changed, otherwise you wouldn't have mentioned it.

Having started this topic in November 2007 I am rather gob-smacked to see that it is still running and has had 82,445 views and 81 replies.

I wouldn't be so gobsmacked. Obviously some of those views are going to be us moderators checking what people are posting (or removing the spam posts that you never see but I can assure you have certainly been made), and the rest... well I guess that's those sorts of people who are looking to see if they can see any pictures of naked people. 😀 (amazing how a subject line can draw people in eh!)

Well Energylz, after your down to earth comment please rate me as not so gobsmacked and more down in the mouth.😡

and the rest... well I guess that's those sorts of people who are looking to see if they can see any pictures of naked people. 😀 (amazing how a subject line can draw people in eh!)

Thanks for that, I can assure you that not everyone viewing this thread is looking for naked pictures. Some of us are looking to learn more about different therapies. The massage industry struggles enough as it is to seperate itself from its 'do you offer extras luv' image without comments like this. 🙁