On the other hand, there are no real ground rules or norms when it comes to massage in a medical setting. Many people prefer to keep their panties or briefs on during a massage, while others prefer to be completely nude. If your problem areas are your lower back, hips, buttocks, or groin, tight-fitting underwear can sometimes get in the way of massage work, but a thong for women or briefs for men should do the trick.
In North America, if you do remove your underwear, licensed massage therapists must ensure that you are always properly covered by a sheet or towel. Only the area being massaged will be uncovered.
Many people fall into a peaceful slumber during the massage but when they wake up, they notice a pool of drool on the pillow or massage table.
This is very common. It often happens when people are being massaged while lying face down on the massage table. In North America, the massage therapist will leave the room so that you can remove your clothing and lie on the massage table usually face down under the top sheet. Feel free to close your eyes and relax, which is what most people do. Deep tissue massage and sports massage are just some of the types of massage that require more feedback.
The massage therapist often works on deeper layers of muscle and will want to ensure that the pressure is not uncomfortable. Or they get the massage, but are unable to relax during the massage because of this fear. But there is no reason to be embarrassed. Gentle touch administered to any area of the body can activate the parasympathetic nervous system and cause a partial or full erection.
