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by Galeanda on April 16th, 2008
They they are in the sex trade and it's not just for people's health.
by Sixty B - Commander Topcoat on April 16th, 2008
Probably that they enjoy giving massages to their significant other. They must think, More Work!"
by Kevisaurus is a Carnotaurus today on April 18th, 2008
That your massage will have a happy ending.
by gondola on April 16th, 2008
Most prominent: They are prostitutes.
by urgreeneyedangel on December 4th, 2008
That if you have a pain it will magically disapear after one massage session. I mean seriously! Most of the pain you have before you get a massage can be relieved but on some cases it cant be in only one session. Give it time and take care of yourself too.
Also That the profesiion is easy. It's really not. :)
by Candygirl on September 20th, 2008
That you would be more comfortable with someone of a different sex. I thought that and I was wrong. I am sorry guys but I have had both men and women give me massages and the women were much better. Maybe I just haven't had the right man yet. I will keep trying though:))
by Drastic on September 8th, 2008
That their second job is making pizza.
by R U Sirius on April 16th, 2008
That they ALWAYS wash their hands...............
by Jack Wallace on April 16th, 2008
That they are all granola-crunching, grass-juice swilling New Age flakes.
In reality, only about 97.8% of them are.
by Jade on April 16th, 2008
That they are actually all hookers.
by Lippycow on April 16th, 2008
That they are on the game.
by DukeG on December 4th, 2008
That they find the Term "Happy Ending" as funny as we do.
by Takei-Shihan on September 8th, 2008
As an instructor of acupressure massage therapy (among other things), I know that a huge number of people just assume that the touching will be sexual and stimulating ... while this may be the case with some to many, it is not the case with ALL of us.
by KiaOra on September 8th, 2008
People ask me stupid things all the time...do you give a happy ending? I say sure! The happy ending is when I finish your massage and you pay me. Then we are both happy! Do they realize they are calling you a prostitute! What the hell?
by socrateswasfat on April 16th, 2008
In japan, you can get a massage therapist to do ALMOST anything. This is a fact, though i've never partaken in such behavior ;)
by Arty on April 16th, 2008
that they give happy endings
by strange1 still in pb on October 26th, 2009
is it the possibility of 'extras'?
by Esteban-- Smartest Pumpkin on March 8th, 2009
that they are all called Helga and Sven
by MassageWilliamsburg on January 8th, 2009
My clients always comment - "You must have really strong hands". This is a typical misconception of massage therapists.
The depth of pressure from a massage comes from taking a few steps back and leaning into areas using hands, forearms, and even elbows.
It is important to rely on proper body mechanics, instead of force, to avoid overuse syndromes.
by Done. never again. on December 4th, 2008
That they're not actually therapists, also that they give guy hand jobs during sessions.
by DudeLer 2 on September 20th, 2008
they will do extra for extra money.
by tomsims on September 8th, 2008
I think some people (not most) assume that there is something sexual about their jobs.
Others may assume that their job is easy, but it is one of the most physically demanding jobs that I know of.
by Binkky on October 10th, 2009
that I am a therapist of the mind as well.
people experince a false sense of imtimancy and tell you their problems that arent pain related,
like love problems or spouse or work problems.
by CT on April 27th, 2009
Association with sex..purely..because prostitution use the term 'massage parlour' to disguise its trade..
by engineer is Terminator on March 8th, 2009
They can hook up with anyone they massage.
by Capital J on March 8th, 2009
that not all of them perform sex acts for a price
by Hopedaniels on March 8th, 2009
One misconception is that it is easy work and in reality it takes a lot out of you, especially when you to 4 or 5 in a row.
by low_wie on April 21st, 2011
People often associate Massage Therapy with Escort Services and/or Prostitution. Prostitution being the oldest profession known to man has another connotation that really doesn’t fit well with a therapist who is focused on staying professional. Massage Therapy has gotten a bad name from several businesses that claim to be “Massage Parlors” when they are practicing prostitution behind the scenes. Also, many escort services say they are providing massage therapy which is false advertisement. Therapists are being judged constantly upon this misconception, instead of being respected for the knowledge of their craft.
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