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16 Massage Horror Stories That Will Make You Cringe

Cross your fingers that these painful, embarrassing and NSFW massage experiences will never happen to you
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A Big Stink
"Thai massage is one of my favorite forms of massage and I was really looking forward to it after a 19-hour flight from Los Angeles to Indonesia. I will never forget the two hours of misery I endured at the hands of a massage therapist with the worst body odor ever. I was so focused on finding creative ways to bury my nose in the pillow without passing out that I barely noticed the bodywork. All I noticed was the wall clock that couldn't tick fast enough." — Rada via Successful Massage Therapist

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Horror Meets Pleasure
"I had a massage during an emotionally difficult time at a very reputable spa. The therapist started on my front side, using long rhythmic strokes. When she got to my left upper thigh, her strokes lengthened, became more vigorous, rapid and never broke her very intense rhythm. Her strokes began working their way down the upper inside of my left leg, never touching my genitals, but definitely 'influencing' them. I spent quite a few minutes trying to control myself, before I finally went over the edge. I don't think she could have missed it -- I was trembling, breathing rapidly, etc. We never said a word, but once I 'finished' she moved on to other things. She worked on my back side, using long strokes to massage from my shoulders down my back, under my underwear, where she grasped my buttocks in both hands and squeezed, pulling my buttocks apart. I have never had anyone grab me like that. I'm still not sure if it was a massage, or a date. I was exhausted." — Sojourner via Topix

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Darn Tootin'
"I saved up for months to go to a high-end spa. I'd been looking forward to it for soooo long.

The lady was working on my legs and I was so relaxed, then suddenly I realized I had to fart. But since she was rubbing my hamstring I couldn't suddenly squeeze my cheeks without her noticing, so I tried to casually adjust myself to hold it in. But that had the opposite effect.

This wasn't just any little fart. This was a vibrate-the-cheeks FRRRRRRRRRP! What do you at that point? I was so panicked and embarrassed I froze in horror, then eventually so much time passed it was even more awkward to say something like, 'Sorry I farted on your hand 10 minutes ago.' She didn't say or do anything, but I could not enjoy the rest of the massage." — Flanigan5150 via Baby Center

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Chatty Cathy
"The treatment started as normal, but then [my massage therapist] started talking -- and wouldn't stop. I learned about her marriage breaking up, her new boyfriend, why she moved to the area, her history of abuse ... I tried gently telling her ... I wanted to relax and would appreciate a peaceful environment. She would quiet down for a little while, but then would pipe up again and start chattering about something else." — Carly via Successful Massage Therapist

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Gurgle of Doom
"My first time with a male masseuse: I'm laying on the table, finally ready to relax. Little did I know the sound of his hyperactive bowels would prevent any such thing. I couldn't decipher if the masseuse was starving or had to go number two — but for 45 minutes, all I heard was this man's stomach juices communicating with the outside world. I haven't had a male masseuse since." — Sheyda

A massage is supposed to be one of life's simplest and most relaxing pleasures. But put nakedness, body oil and strangers in a dim room, and something's bound to go wrong eventually. Scroll through to read all about the painful rubdowns, reflexology gone wrong and not-so-happy endings that have us cringing. May these embarrassing massage moments serve as cautionary tales for the next time you book your bodywork.
BY AMANDA MONTELL | MAY 18, 2016 | SHARES
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