Nude Massage Etiquette: Draping, Comfort and What to Expect
Undressing for a massage is the part first-time clients think about most, and usually worry about more than they need to. A little etiquette makes it simple, for you and for your practitioner.
This guide covers how undressing and draping usually work, what good etiquette looks like, and how a first sensual massage at Aphrodite Studios in Durbanville runs.
Undressing and draping
Massage is given at different levels of dress. Some treatments are fully clothed, some are given in underwear and some are nude. Many studios use towels to cover the parts of the body not being worked on, which is called draping. It is normal to feel unsure the first time, and it is always fine to ask how it works before you begin.
Good etiquette, in brief
Before, during and after
- Arrive on time, so the session can run its full length.
- Shower before your session; private showers are there for exactly this.
- Switch your phone to silent and leave the day outside the room.
- Tell your practitioner what you are comfortable with before you begin, and say so at any point if something does not feel right.
- Let the practitioner lead. She sets the pace and the limits of every session.
- Take a moment afterwards before you head back out.
Comfort comes first
A massage only works when you can relax into it. If anything makes you uncomfortable, from the room temperature to the pressure, say so. A good practitioner would much rather adjust than have you lie there tense.
How a first session at Aphrodite Studios runs
You book on WhatsApp, arrive at a discreet studio in Durbanville with secure parking, and are shown to a private, temperature-controlled suite with a private shower. Your practitioner explains how the session will run before it begins. The first-visit guide covers each step in detail.
Every session
- Begins with breath, so your body has time to settle before the massage starts.
- Uses slow, warm, unhurried touch with warm oil.
- Takes place in a private, temperature-controlled suite, with a private shower before and after.
- Is priced by duration only, so you know the cost before you arrive.
- Is booked by appointment on WhatsApp.
Not a sexual service. A sensory one.
The sessions
- The Sensual Classic: the signature session. Full body, slow and warm, led by your practitioner.
- The Aphrodite Deluxe: the Classic deepened, with more time and a breath-led, practitioner-led connection element.
- Four Hand: two practitioners working in one rhythm, as a Classic or a Deluxe.
- Hot Stone: warmed stones with the Classic or the Deluxe, 60 or 90 minutes, booked in advance.
- Swedish: a non-sensual, therapeutic massage from the separate therapeutic menu.
| Session | 30 min | 60 min | 90 min |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sensual Classic | R900 | R1,200 | R1,800 |
| The Aphrodite Deluxe | R1,200 | R1,500 | R2,000 |
| Four Hand Classic | R1,800 | R2,400 | R3,600 |
| Four Hand Deluxe | R2,400 | R3,000 | R4,000 |
| Hot Stone Classic | Not offered | R1,500 | R2,000 |
| Hot Stone Deluxe | Not offered | R2,000 | R2,500 |
| Swedish (therapeutic) | R700 | R1,000 | R1,500 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I tell my practitioner before the session?
Anything that helps her look after you: what you are comfortable with, any areas to avoid, injuries or sensitivities, and how firm you like the pressure.
Should I shower before my session?
Yes. Private showers are there for before and after every session.
What if I feel nervous?
That is normal on a first visit. Tell your practitioner; she will talk you through the session before it starts.
How do I book?
Message us on WhatsApp with your preferred session, practitioner and time. Bookings are essential. The studio is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, and Saturday, 9am to 2pm.
Where touch slows down
Choose your session and your practitioner, then message us on WhatsApp to book.
WhatsApp To BookAphrodite Studios is a private sensual massage studio in Durbanville, Cape Town. Sessions are practitioner-led, by appointment and priced by duration. Not a sexual service. A sensory one.