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1. What is the difference between Draped and UnDraped?
2. What should I wear for my massage?
3. What if I get aroused during my massage?
4. How should I prepare for my massage?
5. Is your service confidential?
6. When should I NOT get a massage?
7. What massage medium do you use?
8. Do you do Tantric Massage
9. I'm seeking clarification to the answer to question 4. When I have my appointment in April my choice, made after due consideration, will be to be massaged naked and undraped. In those circumstances do I need to bring clean underwear to change into afterwards?

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1. Rating: +4

   

   What is the difference between Draped and UnDraped?

   Draping is the use of towels throughout your massage. You are covered, usually with two or three towels, and only the part of your body to be massaged is exposed at any one time. When that area has been massaged, the towel is carefully placed back over the area, and the next area is exposed. The disadvantage of this is that proper draping takes away approximately 10% of your massage time, covering and uncovering areas. Also, some clients find towels restrictive and the constant movement a hindrance.

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   What should I wear for my massage?

   It is recommended that you wear as little as you feel comfortable wearing. Some people prefer to keep their underwear on (If you decide to do this, some areas e.g. Buttocks may not be able to be massaged properly) If you choose to wear underwear throughout your massage, it is recommended to wear a pair of brief style , or a jock strap. Remember, they may also get some massage oil on them. Many clients choose to be massaged naked, either with a towel covering them or without any towels at all. IT IS YOUR CHOICE. Do not undress beyond your own comfort level.

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   What if I get aroused during my massage?

   Your therapist will not be offended or put off by this, and will work around it. It does happen during massage sometimes, and is just an effect of certain areas being massaged. Usually it comes and goes. It is nothing to be worried about. Your therapist is there to provide you with a great relaxing massage, nothing more.

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   How should I prepare for my massage?

   To ensure your own comfort, as well as that of your therapist, you should shower prior to arriving for your massage. You do not need to bring anything with you, except underwear if you wish to wear it, and clean underwear to change into after your massage.

5. Rating: +6

   

   Is your service confidential?

   Your discretion and confidentiality is respected and maintained AT ALL TIMES.

6. Rating: +4

   

   When should I NOT get a massage?

   Fever: When you have a fever, your body is trying to isolate and expel an invader of some kind. Massage increases overall circulation and could therefore work against your body's natural defenses.

   Inflammation: Massage can further irritate an area of inflammation, so you should not administer it. Inflamed conditions include anything that ends in –itis, such as phlebitis (inflammation of a vein), dermatitis (inflammation of the skin), arthritis (inflammation of the joints), and so on. In the case of localized problems, you can still massage around them, however, avoiding the inflammation itself.

   High blood pressure: High blood pressure means excessive pressure against blood vessel walls. Massage affects the blood vessels, and so people with high blood pressure or a heart condition should receive light, sedating massages, if at all.

   Infectious diseases: Massage is not a good idea for someone coming down with the flu or diphtheria, for example, and to make matters worse, you expose yourself to the virus as well.

   Hernia: Hernias are protrusions of part of an organ (such as the intestines) through a muscular wall. It's not a good idea to try to push these organs back inside. Surgery works better.

   Osteoporosis: Elderly people with a severe stoop to the shoulders often have this condition, in which

   Varicose veins: Massage directly over varicose veins can worsen the problem. However, if you apply a very light massage next to the problem, always in a direction toward the heart, it can be very beneficial.

   Broken bones: Stay away from an area of mending bones. A little light massage to the surrounding areas, though, can improve circulation and be quite helpful.

   Skin problems: You should avoid anything that looks like it shouldn't be there, such as rashes, wounds, bruises, burns, boils, and blisters, for example. Usually these problems are local, so you can still massage in other areas.

   Cancer: Cancer can spread through the lymphatic system, and because massage increases lymphatic circulation, it may potentially spread the disease as well. Simple, caring touch is fine, but massage strokes that stimulate circulation are not. Always check with a doctor first.

   Other conditions and diseases: Diabetes, asthma, and other serious conditions each has its own precautions, and you should seek a doctor's opinion before administering massage.

7. Rating: +4

   

   What massage medium do you use?

   We use only high quality massage oils – usually Sweet Almond, or Grapeseed. It is important that yu let us know if you have a Nut allergy, as we can then avoid using Sweet Almond Oil. Other mediums are available, upon prior request – e.g. Massage Cream or Talc.

8. Rating: +1

   

   Do you do Tantric Massage

   Hi
   Thank you for your question. At this moment in time, I do not provide Tantric massage

9. Rating: +1

   

   I'm seeking clarification to the answer to question 4. When I have my appointment in April my choice, made after due consideration, will be to be massaged naked and undraped. In those circumstances do I need to bring clean underwear to change into afterwards?

   The wearing of underwear is absolutely personal choice. If you normally wear underwear, then there is no reason why you wouldn't after a massage. It would be unusual to bring a different pair of underwear to change into after a massage, as the ones you arrive in would be the ones you wear when you leave.
   I hope this answers your query

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