What Should You Wear to a Couples Massage?

What to wear to a couples massage comes down to soft, loose clothes to arrive in, your underwear on for the massage itself and a sheet or a towel over you while you lie down. These are the practical questions people usually ask before their first one, answered as briefly as possible. If you'd like the whole session from first hello to last stretch, there's a couples massage from start to finish.

What to wear to a couples massage: the basics

What should you wear to a couples massage?

Something you'd happily wear on the sofa: soft, loose and easy to take off and put back on. Tracksuit bottoms and a T-shirt are plenty, with shoes that don't need lacing. Save anything with buckles, zips or tight cuffs for later.

Do you keep your underwear on?

Please keep your underwear on for your massage. It's the standard setup, it keeps things comfortable for both of you and you'll be lying under a sheet or a towel throughout the session, so there's nothing else to arrange once you're on the table.

Does it matter which underwear you wear?

Pick a pair you'd happily lie in for an hour or so. Anything too tight or fiddly gets annoying quickly, and since only a sheet covers it, comfortable beats impressive. Fancy is fine if it's also comfortable, but there's no prize for the matching set.

Getting ready at home

What to wear to a couples massage at home, and where do you change?

With a Blys booking, once you've talked through the treatment, your therapist will ask you to go into a quiet room in your house, such as your bedroom, and prepare for your massage by lying underneath a sheet or a towel. It all happens in your own space, so there's no changing room, no locker and no queue, and that's a big part of the difference in mobile massage vs spa.

Where do your clothes go while you're lying down?

On a chair or the end of the bed, within arm's reach. You'll want them back in an hour or so, and hunting for a sock is a poor way to end a massage. Folding them takes ten seconds and saves a crumpled shirt.

Do you have to change in front of your partner?

That's up to the two of you. If you'd like some privacy, use the bathroom or another room, then lie down when you're ready. Most couples find it's less awkward than they imagined, and turning away while the other person gets settled is a perfectly normal move.

What if you're running late?

Tell your therapists as soon as you can, and don't rush the change. Five calm minutes beats a flustered start, and a quick message usually sorts the rest. If you're running very late, call so they can plan around it.

How should you set up the room?

Close the door and the curtains, put pets and housemates somewhere else and switch your phone to silent, then keep it out of reach. A bedroom or a spacious living room works well, and low music is fine if you'd like some. Put a small table nearby, so your glasses and watch have somewhere to live.

The small stuff

Should you take off your jewellery?

Yes, rings, watches and necklaces included. They get in the way of the face cradle, and they have a habit of vanishing, so put them somewhere you'll remember, such as a small dish on the bedside table.

What about your hair, glasses and makeup?

Tie long hair back with something soft, since a hard clip is a poor thing to lie on. Take your glasses off before you lie face down, and keep the case where you can find it. If you'll be face down, skip a full face of makeup, because a face cradle can smudge it.

Can you wear perfume?

One spray at most is plenty. There are three other people sharing the room, and a strong scent fills a small space quickly, so if you've already put some on, open a window before your therapists arrive.

During the massage

Will you be covered?

You'll lie under a sheet or a towel. If you'd like an extra layer, say so before you begin, because it's easier to sort at the start than halfway through, and if you're unsure how the setup works, ask your therapist before you lie down.

What if you're too cold or too warm?

Just say so straight away. Adding a blanket or adjusting the room is a small request, and you'll enjoy the rest of the session far more once it's fixed. A fan or an extra layer is a small change that makes a big difference.

What if you feel awkward, or it's your first time?

For most people the first minute feels a little odd and then it settles. Closing your eyes is fine, and so is a nervous laugh. If you're unsure what happens next, ask your therapist before you lie down, and if something doesn't feel right at any point, tell them. The options if you're not happy with a session are good to know either way.

For couples

Do you both need to wear the same thing?

No, each of you wears whatever's comfortable, and the underwear rule is the same for both of you. If one of you is more nervous, go at that person's pace. Matching pyjamas to arrive in are welcome but not required.

What to wear to a couples massage for an anniversary or celebration?

Wear something nice to arrive in, keep your underwear on for the massage and change back into the good outfit afterwards if you're heading out. If you're making an evening of it, you can add a manicure or a brow tidy through Blys, and massage and beauty on the same day makes that easy to plan.

What if the massage is a gift?

Give the person a heads-up about the outfit and the underwear rule, so there are no surprises, and put a line about it in the card. A massage gift voucher lets them choose the day, and a note about the dress code takes away most of the nerves.

Afterwards

What should you wear afterwards?

Something loose and soft, with slippers if you're staying in. A shower is entirely up to you. You'll probably move slowly for a bit, so keep the next hour free if you can, and bring your outfit with you if you're going out afterwards.

Booking

How does a couples massage at home work?

A couples massage booked through Blys sends two local massage therapists to your home, so you can get ready in your own bedroom and skip the travel. You choose a time, a local therapist accepts the booking and you're only charged once it's confirmed. Bookings run from 6 am to midnight, seven days a week, and the therapists are independent business owners who run their own work.

You can read provider ratings and reviews before anyone arrives, and a note in the booking is the right place to mention anything you'd like them to know, such as pressure preferences or that it's your first time.

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