{"id":94964,"date":"2026-10-16T16:36:50","date_gmt":"2026-10-16T05:36:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/?p=94964"},"modified":"2026-10-16T16:36:50","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T05:36:50","slug":"couples-massage-etiquette","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/couples-massage-etiquette\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is the Etiquette for a Couples Massage?"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-136874 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/getblys.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/couples-massage-etiquette-blys-hero.png\" alt=\"A relaxed couple receives a back massage on a white towel-covered massage table while a pair of therapists work nearby; warm lighting creates a calm, soothing mood.\" width=\"1100\" height=\"764\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Couples massage etiquette is mostly common sense with an audience: turn up ready, speak up about pressure and temperature, keep your underwear on, put your phone away and let your therapists do their job. Etiquette sounds fancy, but it mostly means not being weird in a room with three other people. Below are the dos and don&#8217;ts, with the reasoning behind each, because a rule is easier to follow when you can see why it exists.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the full session from first hello to last stretch, there&#8217;s<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/what-happens-couples-massage\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a couples massage from start to finish<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This post is only about how to behave, and what to do when it gets a bit awkward, which it sometimes does.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&#8217;t<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speak up about pressure and temperature<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compare your massage with your partner&#8217;s<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep your underwear on<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Film or photograph the session<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Put your phone away<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bring the champagne to the table<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agree how chatty you&#8217;ll be<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turn the playlist into a debate<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leave a review if you enjoyed it<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plan something right afterwards<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #100249;color:#100249\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #100249;color:#100249\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/couples-massage-etiquette\/#Couples_Massage_Etiquette_The_Dos\" >Couples Massage Etiquette: The Dos<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/couples-massage-etiquette\/#1_Do_be_ready_when_they_arrive\" >1. Do be ready when they arrive<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/couples-massage-etiquette\/#2_Do_tell_your_therapists_what_you_want\" >2. Do tell your therapists what you want<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/couples-massage-etiquette\/#3_Do_keep_your_underwear_on\" >3. Do keep your underwear on<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/couples-massage-etiquette\/#4_Do_clear_the_space_beforehand\" >4. Do clear the space beforehand<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/couples-massage-etiquette\/#5_Do_say_if_youre_too_hot_too_cold_or_uncomfortable\" >5. Do say if you&#8217;re too hot, too cold or uncomfortable<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/couples-massage-etiquette\/#6_Do_agree_how_chatty_youll_be\" >6. Do agree how chatty you&#8217;ll be<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/couples-massage-etiquette\/#7_Do_treat_your_therapists_as_the_professionals_they_are\" >7. Do treat your therapists as the professionals they are<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/couples-massage-etiquette\/#8_Do_put_your_phone_away\" >8. Do put your phone away<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/couples-massage-etiquette\/#9_Do_take_a_moment_before_you_get_up\" >9. Do take a moment before you get up<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/couples-massage-etiquette\/#10_Do_leave_a_review_if_you_enjoyed_it\" >10. Do leave a review if you enjoyed it<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/couples-massage-etiquette\/#Couples_Massage_Etiquette_The_Donts\" >Couples Massage Etiquette: The Don&#8217;ts<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/couples-massage-etiquette\/#1_Dont_compare_your_massage_with_your_partners\" >1. Don&#8217;t compare your massage with your partner&#8217;s<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/couples-massage-etiquette\/#2_Dont_film_or_photograph_the_session\" >2. Don&#8217;t film or photograph the session<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/couples-massage-etiquette\/#3_Dont_apologise_for_falling_asleep\" >3. Don&#8217;t apologise for falling asleep<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/couples-massage-etiquette\/#4_Dont_bring_the_champagne_to_the_table\" >4. Don&#8217;t bring the champagne to the table<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/couples-massage-etiquette\/#5_Dont_wear_heavy_scent_or_leave_your_jewelry_on\" >5. Don&#8217;t wear heavy scent or leave your jewelry on<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/couples-massage-etiquette\/#6_Dont_turn_the_playlist_into_a_debate\" >6. Don&#8217;t turn the playlist into a debate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/couples-massage-etiquette\/#7_Dont_test_the_boundaries\" >7. Don&#8217;t test the boundaries<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/couples-massage-etiquette\/#8_Dont_plan_something_right_afterwards\" >8. Don&#8217;t plan something right afterwards<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/couples-massage-etiquette\/#9_Dont_cancel_at_the_last_minute\" >9. Don&#8217;t cancel at the last minute<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/couples-massage-etiquette\/#When_It_Gets_Awkward_Four_Moments_Handled\" >When It Gets Awkward: Four Moments, Handled<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/couples-massage-etiquette\/#You_cant_stop_giggling\" >You can&#8217;t stop giggling<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/couples-massage-etiquette\/#Your_partner_snores\" >Your partner snores<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/couples-massage-etiquette\/#Youre_ticklish\" >You&#8217;re ticklish<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/couples-massage-etiquette\/#You_and_your_partner_want_different_things\" >You and your partner want different things<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/couples-massage-etiquette\/#A_Couples_Massage_at_Home_Without_the_Fuss\" >A Couples Massage at Home, Without the Fuss<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/couples-massage-etiquette\/#Arrange_Your_Couples_Massage_at_Home\" >Arrange Your Couples Massage at Home<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Couples_Massage_Etiquette_The_Dos\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Couples Massage Etiquette: The Dos<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are the habits that make a couples massage go smoothly for the two of you and for the people looking after you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Do_be_ready_when_they_arrive\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Do be ready when they arrive<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have the room set up, your clothes sorted and your partner aware of the plan before the doorbell goes. Arriving ready means the session starts on time and you get the full length you booked, instead of spending the first ten minutes looking for a spare sheet and a clear patch of floor.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Do_tell_your_therapists_what_you_want\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Do tell your therapists what you want<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therapists are good at many things, but mind reading isn&#8217;t one of them. Say what pressure you like, which areas you&#8217;d rather skip and whether you want music or quiet. A short note when you book through Blys is the easiest place for it, and a quick word at the start covers the rest. Pressure is not a personality test, so there&#8217;s no prize for being vague.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Do_keep_your_underwear_on\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Do keep your underwear on<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please keep your underwear on for your massage, and lie under the sheet or towel. It&#8217;s the standard setup, it keeps things comfortable for both of you and it means nobody has to negotiate anything. There&#8217;s more on clothes, jewelry and what to put on afterwards in<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/what-to-wear-to-a-couples-massage\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the guide to what to wear to a couples massage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Do_clear_the_space_beforehand\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Do clear the space beforehand<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Move the laundry basket, close the door and the curtains and put pets and housemates somewhere else. Your therapists will be setting up and working in your home, so a tidy, quiet space helps them and helps you. A bedroom with some floor space or a roomy living room is plenty.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Do_say_if_youre_too_hot_too_cold_or_uncomfortable\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Do say if you&#8217;re too hot, too cold or uncomfortable<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Say it straight away, and say it more than once if you need to. A blanket or a quick change to the room takes seconds, and you&#8217;ll enjoy the rest of the session far more once it&#8217;s fixed. Sitting through twenty minutes of shivering to be polite is a poor trade.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Do_agree_how_chatty_youll_be\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Do agree how chatty you&#8217;ll be<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some couples like a running commentary, and others want silence. Decide before the session starts, and tell your therapists too, so they know whether a quiet room is a preference or a mood. If you want to chat, keep it low; if you don&#8217;t, a simple &#8220;I&#8217;d like to stay quiet&#8221; is all it takes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Do_treat_your_therapists_as_the_professionals_they_are\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Do treat your therapists as the professionals they are<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A couples massage is a professional treatment, and the therapists are independent business owners who run their own work. Be courteous, keep requests to the treatment you booked and say thank you. If something makes you uncomfortable, say so plainly, and if you&#8217;re not happy with the session,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/not-happy-with-mobile-massage-beauty-session\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the options if you&#8217;re not happy with a session<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are worth a read.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Do_put_your_phone_away\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8. Do put your phone away<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Switch it to silent and leave it out of reach, for you and for your partner. Nothing in the next hour needs an urgent reply that can&#8217;t wait, and your therapists would prefer not to work around a buzzing phone on the table.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Do_take_a_moment_before_you_get_up\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9. Do take a moment before you get up<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lie still for a minute when the massage ends, then sit up slowly and let your therapist know you&#8217;re ready. There&#8217;s no rush, and you&#8217;ll feel less like a startled meerkat if you don&#8217;t spring off the table.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Do_leave_a_review_if_you_enjoyed_it\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10. Do leave a review if you enjoyed it<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A few honest words help your therapist and help the next couple choose. On Blys,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/how-provider-ratings-reviews-work\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">provider ratings and reviews<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are how people decide who&#8217;s coming to their home, so a line about what you liked is a genuine thank-you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Couples_Massage_Etiquette_The_Donts\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Couples Massage Etiquette: The Don&#8217;ts<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are the habits that quietly spoil a couples massage, and most of them are easy to skip once you know about them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Dont_compare_your_massage_with_your_partners\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Don&#8217;t compare your massage with your partner&#8217;s<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pressure, pace and technique differ from person to person, and that&#8217;s the point. Comparing notes mid-session, or after, usually starts a debate nobody wins. The only competition at a couples massage is who falls asleep first, and that&#8217;s not a competition you can lose.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Dont_film_or_photograph_the_session\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Don&#8217;t film or photograph the session<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cameras are for before and after, if at all. During the massage your face is not a social media asset, and your therapists haven&#8217;t agreed to be in anyone&#8217;s story. If you&#8217;d like a photo of the setup, ask first and take it before you lie down.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Dont_apologise_for_falling_asleep\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Don&#8217;t apologise for falling asleep<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It happens, and it&#8217;s not rude. If you snore, it&#8217;s not an insult, it&#8217;s a review. It&#8217;s a common thing at massages, so let it happen without an apology or a performance, and if you wake with a start, just close your eyes again.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Dont_bring_the_champagne_to_the_table\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Don&#8217;t bring the champagne to the table<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Champagne is a lovely idea for afterwards and a poor idea for the table. Save the celebration for once you&#8217;re up, dressed and sitting somewhere that isn&#8217;t a massage table. It also keeps the focus on the massage.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Dont_wear_heavy_scent_or_leave_your_jewelry_on\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Don&#8217;t wear heavy scent or leave your jewelry on<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A strong perfume fills a small room quickly, and a ring in a face cradle is a very expensive way to lose a ring. One spray at most, and take off rings, watches and necklaces beforehand. The small stuff gets more room in<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/what-to-wear-to-a-couples-massage\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the guide to what to wear to a couples massage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Dont_turn_the_playlist_into_a_debate\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Don&#8217;t turn the playlist into a debate<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pick the music, or pick quiet, before the session starts. Arguing about the volume while someone has their hands on your back helps nobody, so if you disagree, let the more nervous person choose. You can also ask your therapists if they have a playlist they like to use, which settles it quickly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Dont_test_the_boundaries\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Don&#8217;t test the boundaries<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep requests to the treatment you booked, and respect any limit your therapist sets. A couples massage is a professional treatment in your home, and the clear line is what keeps it comfortable for everyone in the room.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Dont_plan_something_right_afterwards\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8. Don&#8217;t plan something right afterwards<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;ll want a few minutes to get up, get dressed and wander around in a happy daze. Leave the next hour free if you can, and if you do have somewhere to be, tell your therapists at the start so they can watch the clock. Travel time counts too, which is where<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/mobile-massage-vs-spa-whats-different\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mobile massage vs spa<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> differs most: at home, the commute is down the hall.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Dont_cancel_at_the_last_minute\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9. Don&#8217;t cancel at the last minute<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plans change, but a late cancellation affects a therapist who has set aside the time. Check the cancellation policy when you book, and let your therapist know as early as you can if your plans shift, even if it&#8217;s only to move the time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_It_Gets_Awkward_Four_Moments_Handled\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When It Gets Awkward: Four Moments, Handled<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A bit of awkwardness is normal, and a short plan helps.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_cant_stop_giggling\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can&#8217;t stop giggling<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a slow breath, close your eyes and let it pass. If it keeps going, laugh it out and carry on, since a giggle isn&#8217;t a crime. Looking at your partner makes it worse, so keep your eyes closed or fixed on the floor until it fades.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your_partner_snores\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your partner snores<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let them carry on snoring happily. They&#8217;re enjoying it, and a nudge breaks the spell for everyone in the room. A joke about it afterwards is far better than an elbow during, and it makes a decent story for the next dinner party.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Youre_ticklish\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;re ticklish<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tell your therapist at the start, and name the spots that set you off. A quick word lets them adjust their approach before you wriggle off the table, and it spares everyone a lot of apologizing.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_and_your_partner_want_different_things\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You and your partner want different things<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Different pressure, different music, different pace: it&#8217;s all fine. Each of you tells your own therapist what you&#8217;d like, and neither of you has to match the other. If the room feels split, a quick check-in at the start about the shared things, such as music and chat, keeps it simple.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Couples_Massage_at_Home_Without_the_Fuss\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Couples Massage at Home, Without the Fuss<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/services\/couples-massage\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A couples massage booked through Blys<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> sends two local massage therapists to your home, so you skip the travel and get ready in your own bedroom. You choose a time, a local therapist accepts the booking and you&#8217;re only charged once it&#8217;s confirmed. 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