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Who enjoys Massages?

the_bob_delusion — Tue, 07 Apr 2015 00:38:47 GMT

I'm currently in Boracay and massages are roughly less than $10 AUD/hr so I was told by everyone I should get them. I've had one every day. Don't get me wrong, It's OK. But people make out it's the best thing. Half the time I'm in pain. I can think of better things to do in an hour.

Re: Who enjoys Massages?

i-need-a-martini — Tue, 07 Apr 2015 00:49:08 GMT

Depends on the type of massage.

I occasionally go to a Thai massage place ($20 for 20 mins in Surry Hills as a comparison Bob) and that is painful.

Re: Who enjoys Massages?

lionrose.7 — Tue, 07 Apr 2015 01:10:12 GMT

When I go to Thailand the massages are $8 for a hour, I have to ask them to be gentle with me. 🙂

Feel so good afterwards because the hotel beds are so hard in Thailand, have not come across a soft bed yet,

Re: Who enjoys Massages?

kopenhagen5 — Tue, 07 Apr 2015 01:18:26 GMT

Bob, what are you doing? You are in Boracay and your posting here?

Forget about Australia and the world, just become a Borcayian for a while.

Re: Who enjoys Massages?

softail-joanie — Tue, 07 Apr 2015 01:28:27 GMT

I've never had one from a person, i did have a cat that gave them to me years ago. but the cat would go to sleep on me in the process, and shed

Re: Who enjoys Massages?

lloydslights — Tue, 07 Apr 2015 01:59:19 GMT

Are you really there? Or hallucinating? Massaging the grey cells?

If you are there, who are you conversing with. Any decent debates?

DEB

Re: Who enjoys Massages?

lurker172602 — Tue, 07 Apr 2015 02:16:09 GMT

I don't like them at all. I had a series of massage treatments for a frozen shoulder a couple of years ago and didn't enjoy any of it one bit. Even neck and shoulder rubs, I can't stand them.

A friend gave me a voucher for one for my birthday - I gave it away 😐

Re: Who enjoys Massages?

the_great_she_elephant — Tue, 07 Apr 2015 03:10:55 GMT

Mr Elephant and I have a massage once a month. It costs considerably more than $8 - 10 (though we do get some back through our private health cover). Our masseuse is Australian - of Dutch parentage - and specialises in remedial massage; many of her clients are sports ethusiasts or do heavy manual work. It can be a bit painful and I wouldn't want one every day but it certainly loosens up the muscles and keeps the old limbs working reasonably well

Re: Who enjoys Massages?

j*oono — Tue, 07 Apr 2015 03:38:06 GMT

I've never had one but we do seem to have a lot of *ahem* massage parlours popping up around here lately. They are usually called something like exotic Thai.

I have no problem with prostitution but I do wonder sometimes whether the masseuse knew what they were being sponsored for.

Re: Who enjoys Massages?

lloydslights — Tue, 07 Apr 2015 03:44:27 GMT

Sponsorship Manipulation perhaps?

DEB

Re: Who enjoys Massages?

curmu-curmu — Tue, 07 Apr 2015 09:01:50 GMT

I've recently recovered from a torn forearm muscle, for which I had 5 massage sessions by a physio. Left me in tears, but worked wonders!

Only massage before that was several years ago in Saigon - a full body massage that took me a week to get over! I can't recall ever being so sore at any other time. And this was from a 150cm vietnamese lady - and I'm 185cm and 120kgs!

Re: Who enjoys Massages?

donnashuggy — Tue, 07 Apr 2015 09:11:28 GMT

@the_bob_delusion wrote:
I'm currently in Boracay and massages are roughly less than $10 AUD/hr so I was told by everyone I should get them. I've had one every day. Don't get me wrong, It's OK. But people make out it's the best thing. Half the time I'm in pain. I can think of better things to do in an hour.

Never ever again. I was bruised so badly last time.

Re: Who enjoys Massages?

lionrose.7 — Tue, 07 Apr 2015 09:19:54 GMT

hahah you just say OUCH that is to hard be more gentle 🙂

Re: Who enjoys Massages?

nicnacs_4u — Tue, 07 Apr 2015 09:23:22 GMT

I quite enjoy and nice massage/rub now and then..but it all depends on whose doing it..iykwim

Re: Who enjoys Massages?

donnashuggy — Tue, 07 Apr 2015 09:25:15 GMT

@lionrose.7 wrote:
hahah you just say OUCH that is to hard be more gentle 🙂

She told me to say when it was unbearable, after having 3 children I guess I didn't really 'get' the question

Re: Who enjoys Massages?

joz*garage — Tue, 07 Apr 2015 09:25:52 GMT

massage is a waste of time and money, unless of course youre a cripple whom dont know how to manage your own pain

Re: Who enjoys Massages?

b3llag1na — Tue, 07 Apr 2015 09:33:53 GMT

I love massages - and I've had them from all types - physio, massage therapist, an "aqua" one in NZ (done under a shower of warm water), family members, and several when holidaying in South east Asian countires.

I have a high pain threhold, and try to relax and enjoy them. If they are too rough, I simply tell them to go a bit softer.

Re: Who enjoys Massages?

lis351 — Tue, 07 Apr 2015 11:19:42 GMT

Nope, I don't like being touched by strangers. Or people in general really.

Re: Who enjoys Massages?

amber-eyed-girl — Tue, 07 Apr 2015 14:43:33 GMT

Lis, I am the same. Have had massages recommended but it's not for me.