Getting a Massage in a Foreign Country

Yesterday, I went to a massage parlor opposite the school for a full-body massage.

It was hard for me to describe in English a level that could suit me without causing discomfort, so I gave up communicating after ten minutes.

The masseuse kept saying, "Are you okay?

Relax!

Relax!"

because she couldn't see my face and thought I was sobbing uncontrollably.

However, I always feel the muscles in my shoulders are stiff and aching, so I plan to get more massages before I go back to Taiwan, since the massage prices there are ten times more expensive compared to here.

I will try to be more upfront about my preferences and sensitivities next time.

Getting a Massage in a Foreign Country

Yesterday, I went to a massage parlor opposite the school for a full-body massage.

Although it was not the first time I had experienced a full-body massage, I felt uncomfortable throughout the process.

Once I entered the massage room, the masseuse had me get under the sheets and then undress.

While I have no problem with nudity, I am ticklish and sensitive to pressure, so I couldn't stop laughing and screaming when the masseuse began touching my body.

I told her that I preferred a lighter touch and asked if she could please use a bit less pressure; she said okay.

However, even after she adjusted the pressure, it felt as though my ribs were being broken.

I asked her to be even gentler, but I still felt like a gigantic elephant was sitting on my body whenever she applied pressure.

It was hard for me to describe in English a level that could suit me without causing discomfort, so I gave up communicating after ten minutes.

My face was in a hole, and I was pretty sure my saliva dropped onto the floor while I was laughing.

I thought I would eventually get used to the feeling, but instead, I was giggling throughout.

The masseuse kept saying, "Are you okay?

Relax!

Relax!"

because she couldn't see my face and thought I was sobbing uncontrollably.

I feel a little bit nervous whenever I get a full-body massage.

I don't mind people massaging my back or shoulders, but it feels strange for them to touch the rest of my body, such as my bottom and breasts, as it's quite intimate.

I need some time to get used to someone whom I don't know well touching all over my body.

However, I always feel the muscles in my shoulders are stiff and aching, so I plan to get more massages before I go back to Taiwan, since the massage prices there are ten times more expensive compared to here.

I will try to be more upfront about my preferences and sensitivities next time.

Getting a Massage in a Foreign Country

Yesterday, I went to a massage parlor opposite the school for a full-body massage.

Although it was not the first time I had experienced a full-body massage, I felt uncomfortable throughout the process.

While I have no problem with nudity, I am ticklish and sensitive to pressure, so I couldn't stop laughing and screaming when the masseuse began touching my body.

I told her that I preferred a lighter touch and asked if she could please use a bit less pressure; she said okay.

However, even after she adjusted the pressure, it felt as though my ribs were being broken.

I asked her to be even gentler, but I still felt like a gigantic elephant was sitting on my body whenever she applied pressure.

It was hard for me to describe in English a level that could suit me without causing discomfort, so I gave up communicating after ten minutes.

I thought I would eventually get used to the feeling, but instead, I was giggling throughout.

The masseuse kept saying, "Are you okay?

Relax!

Relax!"

because she couldn't see my face and thought I was sobbing uncontrollably.

How bizarre the situation was.

I feel a little bit nervous whenever I get a full-body massage.

I don't mind people massaging my back or shoulders, but it feels strange for them to touch the rest of my body, such as my bottom and breasts, as it's quite intimate.

I need some time to get used to someone whom I don't know well touching all over my body.

However, I always feel the muscles in my shoulders are stiff and aching, so I plan to get more massages before I go back to Taiwan, since the massage prices there are ten times more expensive compared to here.

I will try to be more upfront about my preferences and sensitivities next time.

Although it was not the first time I had experienced a full-body massage, I felt uncomfortable throughout the process.

Once I entered the massage room, the masseuse had me get under the sheets and then undress.

While I have no problem with nudity, I am ticklish and sensitive to pressure, so I couldn't stop laughing and screaming when the masseuse began touching my body.

I told her that I preferred a lighter touch and asked if she could please use a bit less pressure; she said okay.

However, even after she adjusted the pressure, it felt as though my ribs were being broken.

I asked her to be even gentler, but I still felt like a gigantic elephant was sitting on my body whenever she applied pressure.

The masseuse kept saying, "Are you okay?

Relax!

Relax!"

because she couldn't see my face and thought I was sobbing uncontrollably.

How bizarre the situation was.

I feel a little bit nervous whenever I get a full-body massage.

I don't mind people massaging my back or shoulders, but it feels strange for them to touch the rest of my body, such as my bottom and breasts, as it's quite intimate.

I need some time to get used to someone whom I don't know well touching all over my body.

However, I always feel the muscles in my shoulders are stiff and aching, so I plan to get more massages before I go back to Taiwan, since the massage prices there are ten times more expensive compared to here.

I will try to be more upfront about my preferences and sensitivities next time.