Which Do You Prefer?
I thought this would be an interesting topic to generate some discussion...
When giving or receiving a massage...Do you prefer the bed, a massaging table, or just lying on the floor?
Please explain how either one of these works best for you or your partner.
It all depends on what the expectations are after the massage :)
A table has its advantages. The headrest with face hole is more comfortable for the person being massaged. Its also easier on the back not having to bend over so far. I use my forearms and elbows for a serious deep tissue massage and the table is definitely best for that leverage.
On the floor is my preference, especially if there will be any additional activities after. I straddle the guy when working on his back and just love the feel of my balls and dick on his ass. When he flips over, I like the feel of his cock on my ass.
The bed is the worst. You have to worry about getting oils or lotions on the bed. Its hard to get leverage and straddling someone is awkward.
I much prefer massage table because of the hole for face when I'm receiving and better control or position when I'm giving. And believe it or not I have had some amazing sex starting on a massage table. Yes floor can be fun for straddling a partner.
Bed, no, too gooshy for a real massage.
By far I prefer to use a massage table. After that would the floor and a bed would be last.
The table gives more flexibility in movement for the therapist to move to work in the best positions.
Also, there needs to be proper support for proper pressure. The floor allows for that as well, but
that floor requires the therapist to be a crouched position for the entire time, which is hard on
the back and the knees.
A bed, though comfortable for the client, provides very little support for proper pressure, again
requiring the therapist to be in crouched position for the entire time. The bed is better for
movements more for fun afterward though.
For sure the table! Im pretty tall and can adjust the height so its more comfortable for me giving a massage. Also, if naked the height seems right to brush my jewels near his hand to entice a grab. Can get better pressure and reach more of the body on a table.
I have received massages on all three (table, bed and floor). By far the table is best! The therapist has an easier time moving from side to side. Plus the tables are usually a perfect width so the therapist can get close enough to provide good pressure and use all of his abilities to soothe you. They are a great height too so everything is easily accessible :)
I agree with most other respondents. For me, a table is indispensable, and then for all the reasons others have given. It's also better for my own body as masseur, especially my back. It's important to have a table that can be adjusted for height. If you stand up straight but relaxed with your arms down along your body, bend your wrists so that the palm of your hand is horizontal, then that height (of the palm) is usually the best for a massage table. A bed is a real no-no. Not only is it normally too low (the back thing), but it's also too soft, so that much of the pressure you use is absorbed by the mattress.
One point in all this is that your genitals are then at table height. It's easy for your 'client' (the massee) to play with them. If this is what you want, then fine, but it 'anchors' you as masseur - you lose some mobility. It cramps your style. In 'normal' situations (massaging at naturist events or campsites, for example, which my practice Touch Natuur did a lot of), it's a challenge to keep your cock from touching your massee. This applies through shorts or trousers, too, of course, but with a naked cock the 'danger' is more imminent.
Whatever the pros and cons of all these factors, I'm still convinced that massaging naked is so much better, for both masseur and massee. The freedom, the mutual trust, the feeling of equality in that sense. But of course you know this already!