Erections during massages is it normal?

what is HR?

hand release

Hormone replacement

I don't normally get aroused during an undraped massage unless I am being 'manipulated' by a therapist who offers a happy ending but recently during legitimate massages I have started to become aroused.
I asked the therapist if she would 'oblige' but she refused saying I could do it myself, so to speak.

I went to this one Asian massage place and requested an undrapped massage. They agreed. This older lady took me back to the room and she left as I got undressed. I was on my stomach with my head in the pillow so I could not see the MT. She did not talk. I just felt her soft warm hands on me. I turned over and noticed it was a young Asian nice boob lady. I was on my back and she startedto massage me. My thing was growing fast. She too interest in it. She said do you want me to massage it for you? I said sure. I touched her boobs as she stroked me. I will be going back again.

I have a question for the therapists on this forum:
I went for a massage at a place that had a web sale through an online coupon site. I'm assuming the place was new and getting the word out. It was very nice and clean. They had a form to fill out and it even asked if you wanted the table warmer on, scented oil or not, etc.
This was my 2nd of 2 visits (I bought 2 for a discounted price). At the 1st they used a heated table (which was nice) and a sheet with blanket (I did not like the blanket... I felt like I was in bed!). I asked the MT for the heated table but only the sheet and she agreed. She did put on a 2nd sheet because she said they were very sheer and I needed to be draped. I started face down and she did a nice deep tissue massage. She did not undrape me more than she needed and was simply a nice massage so far.
She then asked me to flip over, which I did and then adjusted the sheet to do my upper body. I did notice that she put the sheet very low on my waist. I felt like my groin area was just barely covererd. My head was flaton the table but I did take a quick peek down to see how exposed I was. I was covered up but having the end of the sheet so far down it caused a reaction and I began to get a semi-erection. My penis was pointed toward my side and I felt it slide over and up somewhat, and of course the more I was thinking about it, the more of a reaction I got. I did not want to do anything to draw attention and tried to be still so that it would stay pointing sideways and not become erect. during this time the MT was working on my right arm (same direction my penis was pointing). She finished rubbing my arm and had and did a strech up and over my head with my arm. Well this caused my whole upper half to lift slightly and I thoght to myself that my penis is probably in full view! I still froze and did nothing thinking that she would see this and adjust the sheet. Well as the streching went on, I reacted even more and quickly got almost fully erect. I felt my penis slide from a sideways position to pointing up so at that point I kinda freaked knowing I must be poking out from the sheet. Just as this happened the MT lowered my arm and obviously saw my predicament. She immediately let go, said and I quote "I cannot finish this massage" and darted out of the room!
I just layed there for a minute or two thinking WTF! I did nothing other than get an involuntary erection and the MT freaks and walks out with 20 minuted on the clock! I pre-paid, and they even added a gratuity. I told the guy at the front desk that the therapist unexpectedly stopped the session and walked out on me and I had done nothing (although her reaction was as if I had done something inappropriate)!! I felt really bad but at the same time was pissed off. I emailed them later in the day with what I thought she should have done and they have never responded back. I guess I'm not a future client there!
So, I'm not sure I ever asked a question, but what should I have done if anything? What should she have done?

She should have ignored your erection. That is the way we were taught at school, unless you make sexual advances or request happy ending. I don't understand these people wanting to be massage therapists and not being comfortable with nudity or not knowing how to handle these situations. Probably the therapist won't last in that place but unfortunately, it is the spa reputation that harms with clients like you that probably won't comeback there again.

thanks brun71. I think she'll stay away from guys now!

Yeah, that was really unprofessional. She should have either (1) pulled the sheet up higher, or, if she wasn't comfortable doing that,(2) asked you to cover yourself, even leaving the room for a moment if she felt it necessary.

Given what you've described here, there was no reason to cheat you by ending the massage 20 minutes early. This is why I NEVER, NEVER pre-pay gratuity. I would never leave a tip in a restaurant before being served, why should I tip in advance for a massage? Makes no sense.

men do SUCH a better job with massage therapy. I realize this MT may not be typical of women therapists, but I find that men are not hung up on nudity and are not nearly as shy about getting into tight spots!!!

I went to an old Asian who woks out of her house, I was refers to her by a female co worker. Her room was very professional and her massage was one of the best that I ever received. When I was on my back I got an erection which poked out of the towel at first she seemed to ignore it, but then bumped it with her hand then covered it then asked "do you want" of corse I said yes. I am a regular customer now

Let me make it clear I was'nt looking for or expecting any extras but it was nice. Now when I go to see her she doesn't use any draping and never asks for more than the $40 fee, I always tip her $20. It is the best massage that I have ever had I would be a comsomer even without the release.

John wrote:

Let me make it clear I was'nt looking for or expecting any extras but it was nice. Now when I go to see her she doesn't use any draping and never asks for more than the $40 fee, I always tip her $20. It is the best massage that I have ever had I would be a comsomer even without the release.

She do boom-boom long time

LMT wrote:

<quoted text>She do boom-boom long time

Stay classy, LMT. Stay classy.

I just had a full body massage, and I got an erection. It seems like a normal reaction for a guy if an attractive female has her hand all over him. So I just enjoy the massage. If she noticed it, it didn't bother her.

lucky you... my female MT freaked and now I am paranoid to ever go back there much less any place else.

what_to_do wrote:

lucky you... my female MT freaked and now I am paranoid to ever go back there much less any place else.

"Freaked" how? As in she said something about it? Totally unprofessional and inappropriate. Or she just acted "freaked" and now you're embarrassed to return?

Setting aside the whole "sexual services" conversation for a moment, an erection during a massage should not be a deal breaker, and really shouldn't be something a therapist hasn't seen before. Now, if you have your hand under the sheet playing with it, that's a different story!!!:D

But just a "tent" in the sheet should not be a problem for most MTs.

Paul wrote:

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Stay classy, LMT. Stay classy.

Sometimes he gets bored with just being uptight and mean, and has to up the ante by also being racist. Classy, indeed.

I would find it difficult for myself to hold back an erection during a massage. Because of this, I would be much more comfortable if a male was giving me a massage since he'll understand. I would feel too embarrassed around a woman if that happened. But hey, if there good at what they do, then don't worry about it and just relax;)

Mindy wrote:

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Sometimes he gets bored with just being uptight and mean, and has to up the ante by also being racist. Classy, indeed.

Definition of uptight: doesn't masturbate his clients
Definition of mean: aggressively defends professionalism