I'm Kazu, one of the respondents.

I’m Meg, one of the female members. Nice to meet you, Kazu (*^^*) I give him a massage every time, too~ He always tells me, “That feels so good. You’re really good at this.” I’ve never actually taken massage lessons, so I sometimes wonder if I really am that good—but when he compliments me like that, it makes me want to happily offer my services again next time♪ Oh, and of course I massage his shoulders too…as well as the other area☆

I’m Flag Maker, a columnist. I’m completely late to the party, but I’m also interested in massage. That said, I’m the one who gives the massages. The person I’m currently seeing happens to work in that field, so I’m learning from her. Then I mainly put those massage skills to use on my wife to keep her happy.

I’m Rin, a female member. Recently, someone at an inter-industry networking event spoke at length about men’s esthetic salons, so I’d been trying not to bring it up too much. But ever since an accident during puberty, I’ve suffered from pretty severe stiff shoulders and lower back pain myself. So I’ve studied everything from meridians and qi, and the usual acupressure, to British-style reflexology and massage. More recently, for both enjoyment and work, I’ve even studied synovial and myofascial release. I don’t really advertise myself by saying, “I’ll do it for you!” But if I notice a man has a habit of rubbing the ball of his thumb or tilting his neck, I pick up on those little signs and might give him a gentle massage while holding his hand. If someone comes to see me despite being tired, I might try pressing along their meridians. And if that makes them happy, or they relax and let themselves lean into it with a surprised “Oh!”, I may continue until the area bothering them feels better. It’s not every time. It’s just part of the affectionate time we spend together. Sometimes I’ll snuggle up close while giving a massage, too. Basically, I only do it because I want us to enjoy our calm, friendly time together even more. There are plenty of women who regularly go for massages as well, so I suppose people can be on either side of it.

I’m Kazu, the male member who asked this question. Thanks, everyone, for your answers. Oops. I tacked this onto the end of my question, but I’ve never actually had a dating partner give me a massage. When I said, “I wasn’t expecting a massage from a dating partner,” it was because I couldn’t really imagine modern women showing that kind of hospitality or willingness to pamper a man by giving him a massage. That’s why I was so impressed to see a female member list massage as one of her special skills. The women registered with the club really are incredibly attentive! Though maybe she only came up with it because she didn’t know what else to write… Mentioning massage has a slight influence on whether I decide to make an offer. When I’m stressed, I do imagine how wonderful it would be to have a favorite familiar partner massage my tension away. But it wouldn’t be a deciding factor. ○ Mack Apparently, there are people who don’t particularly want massages. I have stiff shoulders, so I like traditional Japanese-style massage. I’ve also been to a spa in Dubai. The massage therapist was a woman when I went. Since it was a luxurious-looking place and a woman came out, I got excited imagining some erotic oil massage like the rich villain in a movie receiving one while talking on the phone—but it was completely ordinary. Well, it is a Muslim country, after all. So dating partners do sometimes offer massages, huh? If one offered me a massage, I’d be absolutely delighted. Oral would be even better, but I can’t climax multiple times. If I met someone who was happy to do a lot of it without making climax the goal, I’d end up cherishing her immensely. ○ Paper Airplane That’s great! I’m jealous that you seem to have met someone wonderful. ○ Basil I see—I hadn’t looked at it from that angle. Personally, I don’t mind if someone has worked at that kind of establishment before. If she’s still working there, though, I’d have to think about it. Still, the fact that some male members might interpret it that way is certainly a downside of mentioning it in your profile. > I do sometimes think it would be nice to keep one truly skilled girl around, but I can always get what I need by going to a shop. I agree. I do find myself thinking it would be nice to have one dating partner like that. ○ Rin Leaving out men’s esthetic salons, since people don’t go there specifically for massages, I’d had the impression that women actually go for massages more often. There are plenty of massage shops listed on Hot Pepper, too. ○ Flag Maker I totally get that! It’s related to why I joined the club, but it’s a separate topic from massage, so I think I’ll post it as a different question.

I’m a male member named Basil. I do enjoy massages, and once I start going, I get hooked and end up visiting a proper place every week. However, when one of the women here says massage is her specialty, I assume she may have worked at a men’s esthetic salon or somewhere offering even more, so I avoid making her an offer. Afterward, while we’re cuddling, I’ve only ever done some acupressure on her—I’ve never actually had a proper massage from one of them. Part of me would like to keep one girl who’s genuinely good at it, but I can get what I need by going to a salon.

I’m a male member going by Paper Airplane. There’s an esthetician I meet who always gives me a generous massage after we’re done. I used to go for massages almost every day—at health spas, aromatherapy salons, reflexology places, and so on, all strictly professional—and spend time lost in thought. It helped with the kind of work where I had to come up with ideas. She started doing it every time as a thank-you. When I first made the offer, I chose her based on her looks, so I don’t remember what was listed under her occupation… I can’t view her profile right now because I’m currently [redacted]… Other than her, I rarely get massages even in my private life. I’m the type who would rather receive even a short but proper professional foot or body massage. I’ve had so many massages that I know where people tend to get tense, so I often give women massages myself. Even with my wife and other women who weren’t in the mood, giving them a massage sometimes naturally led to something more, almost like foreplay. (That’s definitely in the past… These days, if I try sneaking into bed with her at night, I get kicked…) > Mr. Mac seems like the type who doesn’t need massages or acupuncture. Back when I was a student, there was one athlete whom a famous acupuncturist—someone everyone at our sports club used to visit—told, “You don’t need acupuncture or massages.” As someone who’s been getting acupuncture since high school, I was amazed and jealous…