Does anybody NOT like massages???

[ols386]

total massage junkie here! Had one yesterday (i go in for a 2 hr once a month) and would have them weekly if i could afford it. I get deep tissue and myofascial release.

Me too. Last one I had, the lady used hot rocks. It felt really good and so relaxing.

The ones I've had, the person giving the massage made sure to keep me well-covered with a sheet so that I would not feel sub-conscious about it. She would do just one section at a time, so the rest of me was completely covered.

I understand that some people just don't feel comfortable being touched. I wonder what makes some that way, and some the opposite? Does it just depend on one's personality, or does it have anything to do with things that have happened in their lives? I've always wondered about that.

 

[minniecarousel]

I've never had a massage.

My DDIL is a Massage Therapist.

I had therapy on my foot 2 years ago for plantar fasciitis & the physical therapist massaged my foot and had to coach me to relax my foot!

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

I love massages. But I am very particular. I cannot do "simple" relaxation massages. Unfortunately, my body has some issues that require treatment and a relaxation massage---well my body just doesn't respond. I prefer medical massages. Any and a kinds as determined by the ailment. I deal with the pain, IF the massage is doing it's job. I had one done by a PT student at UF that was absolutely horrific. So there is good pain and bad pain. Good pain has purpose. Bad pain is injury and that PT hurt me!

But out of my many years of receiving massages--jut the one bad seed.

I'd like to find a masseuse that can do all the trigger point areas. I have zine tender spots needing work. But I don't know which massage that is. For now I use a trigger point therapy ball. But it isn't quite the same thing.

I also hate hugs from strangers. But I love massages from licensed educated individuals (so long as they aren't creepy.)

 

[chloelovesdisney]

I love a great massage, but I have no problem with being naked or with someone touching me. I always tell them before starting that I don't like it too rough and where to concentrate. I get it done at a great spa, I wouldn't go to chain type place.

 

[Goofydiane]

I get a deep tissue massage every other week and I love them. I get the kinks worked out of me from my workouts and feel very refreshed with they are done.

 

[LuvOrlando]

Glad to read I'm not alone. I simply do not like being touched by anyone other then my DH. Once a female co-worker of his talked him into getting me a $100 gift certificate for a massage for Christmas. I was soooooo not happy because being man handled by a stranger is right up there with being mugged in my world... ugh, why do men ask women who don't know their wives what to get?

On this subject I sound a lot like Emporer Kuzco in "The Emporer's New Groove"... "NO TOUCHY!!!!"

 

[Philagoofy]

Me too. Last one I had, the lady used hot rocks. It felt really good and so relaxing.

The ones I've had, the person giving the massage made sure to keep me well-covered with a sheet so that I would not feel sub-conscious about it. She would do just one section at a time, so the rest of me was completely covered.

I understand that some people just don't feel comfortable being touched. I wonder what makes some that way, and some the opposite? Does it just depend on one's personality, or does it have anything to do with things that have happened in their lives? I've always wondered about that.

That's an interesting question with probably many answers. I'm very self-conscious about my body & a bit on the shy side but I love massages. I've had 3, the first was great, the second just ok & the third - at an upscale hotel where they told me how much I had to tip, was not all that good, kind of painful. It's been several years but I would love to get a massage more often. And, as you mentioned, the person giving it is very discreet keeping me covered with a sheet. Gee, I'd love to be getting one right now.

 

[design_mom]

I understand that some people just don't feel comfortable being touched. I wonder what makes some that way, and some the opposite? Does it just depend on one's personality, or does it have anything to do with things that have happened in their lives? I've always wondered about that.

I think it's personality.

My mom says I've never been a cuddler/toucher. My DD is a touchy, cuddly person. If we're reading together or something she'll lay her whole body right up on mine. I love that she likes to be so close to me, but I sometimes have to fight the urge to push her away. My mom was over and DD laid up against her like that. Mom chuckled and said to me, "Does she do this to you? Does it drive you crazy? I love it and you never did this with me!!!"

 

[ols386]

I'm a shy and modest person, but it doesn't bother me to be touched, like during a massage, as long as I'm covered up. I've only had massages by females, not sure that I'd want to have one by a male. I think that might make me a bit uncomfortable. Not exactly sure why, but think it would.

 

[scrapquitler]

My DH keeps telling me he is going to buy me a gift certificate for one of the local day spas because so many people tell him that it would be a great gift...but I keep telling him, don't you DARE. No way that I want anyone touching me. I HATE being touched. Even when I go get a manicure, they do a little shoulder massage while you wait for your nails to dry, and I always get so tense and hate that, I ask them NOT to do it. Yuck.

And never mind the thought of being naked in front of someone who is going to massage me. No thanks.

 

[TwinsinCA]

I have never even had one because the very idea makes me squirm. I don't get manicures because of the hand massaging that goes on. Never even tried a pedicure. I don't like people I don't know getting that close.

 

[sunlver]

I am the op of this. I am so glad I am not the only one. Funny, I love when my husband rubs my back, I even love my my two girls rub my back...but a stranger NO THANK YOU!!
Even having a female massage lady last week, didnt help me feel any more comfortable.It was sort of funny when I told her I didnt want to undress. She would say, but you would be under the sheet the whole time..I am like AHHH NO!!!LOL..Like I mentioned before I did take my t-shirt off by keep my bra on...and even just laying there like that,I coldnt make my mind stay still, so uncomfortable.

 

[PaulaSue]

I only ever had 2, first one I LOVED, the 2nd I hated. 2 different places??? but I had a facial at the first place and I hated it. My face hurt and broke out and I never want one again.

 

[PollyannaMom]

I'm completely with you, OP. A friend gave her regular appointment to me once, and I didn't like it at all! I felt so bad, because she thought she was doing such a nice thing.

 

[MushyMushy]

Me too. Last one I had, the lady used hot rocks. It felt really good and so relaxing.

The ones I've had, the person giving the massage made sure to keep me well-covered with a sheet so that I would not feel sub-conscious about it. She would do just one section at a time, so the rest of me was completely covered.

I understand that some people just don't feel comfortable being touched. I wonder what makes some that way, and some the opposite? Does it just depend on one's personality, or does it have anything to do with things that have happened in their lives? I've always wondered about that.

I think it could be a little of everything. I have my own theories about why I am that way, but there's no way to be certain. I was adopted and even though my bio mom gave me up in the hospital, I was in foster care for several months. It would make sense if I didn't get a lot of affection or touch then that I'd be adverse to it now. Also, my adoptive mom wasn't the most physically affectionate person in the world.

I've made a huge effort to be different with my own children. Always hugging, touching, cuddling. Hopefully they'll turn out "normal."

 

[bushdianee]

Another no here! I've tried them and just can't relax. I still tense up when I go to the chiropractor.

 

[CowboyCO]

My DW won a $100 spa certificate that could be used at the Swan in WDW, so she booked me a massage as a surprise. I went and OMG -- I thought he was going to kill me. I kept thinking -- "People PAY for this?" This should be punishment for drunk driving or something -- your choice - 20 lashes or you can have this guy give you a massage...

 

[laughinplace199]

I hate massages and I'm so glad I'm not alone! It seems like all of my friends and family love them, but I don't.

I don't mind manicures or getting my hair done, but massages give me the creeps.

 

[onelilspark]

Me too. Last one I had, the lady used hot rocks. It felt really good and so relaxing.

The ones I've had, the person giving the massage made sure to keep me well-covered with a sheet so that I would not feel sub-conscious about it. She would do just one section at a time, so the rest of me was completely covered.

I understand that some people just don't feel comfortable being touched. I wonder what makes some that way, and some the opposite? Does it just depend on one's personality, or does it have anything to do with things that have happened in their lives? I've always wondered about that.

I think it's personality. I had plenty of love & affection from my parents, but the idea of anyone touching me still makes me cringe. I know both my Mom & Dad don't like massages (my Mom likes facials though...ugh, that's worse!...and manis & pedis.) I doubt my brother has a problem with massages though. So I'd say maybe it's hereditary? Idk, but I can tell you that for me, it doesn't stem from any traumatic incident, I just don't like people getting that close to me. I'll stay over here in my bubble, you stay over there in yours.

I do enjoy massages from my BF, but I'm not a cuddler. 90% of the time we watch movies while on opposite sofas.

 

[TiggWDW]

I've never had a professional massage but it just doesn't sound appealing to me at all.