A massage parlor is a business where customers can receive a massage. In therapeutic massage, the genitalia or intimate parts of the body are not touched at all and remain covered by a drape, which may be a towel or a sheet. The client's modesty and personal boundaries are respected at all times by a licensed massage therapist.
Sometimes the term is synonymous with brothel as the term "massage" may be used as a euphemism for paid sexual favours. For the 2008 film of this name see The Brothel. For the television series of this name see Cathouse The Series. In many countries and regions, particularly (but not limited to), New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Canada, South Korea, the Philippines, and San Francisco[1] some brothels advertise themselves as "massage parlours". New Zealand is an Island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses (the North Island and the South Island The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea and often referred to as Korea ( Korean: 대한민국 tɛː The Philippines ( Filipino: Pilipinas, officially known as the Republic of the Philippines (fil ''Republika ng Pilipinas'' RP The City and County of San Francisco is the fourth most populous city For the 2008 film of this name see The Brothel. For the television series of this name see Cathouse The Series. However, while both offer some form of sexual service, the two are not always the same.
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Africa
Kenya
In Nairobi and Mombasa, while massage parlours are opening at a very high rate, 70% of these are actually brothels. Nairobi (naɪˈroʊbɪ is the capital and largest city of Kenya. Mombasa is the second largest City in Kenya, lying on the Indian Ocean. Their telephone numbers are advertised in many daily newspapers. A complete listing is also found at http://kenyaraha.net . If potential customers ask, "Are there extra services?", the employee will inform them if this is the case. Such establishments usually charge around 25 US dollars per hour massage, and 50 US dollars with full service.
Asia
Thailand
Even though Thailand is rather well-known for its unique spa experience and particularly healthy and non-sexual traditional Thai massage, this section refers to the most mentioned type of massage parlors when thinking of the term in Thailand, Sexual massage. The Kingdom of Thailand (ˈtaɪlænd ราชอาณาจักรไทย, râːtɕʰa-ʔaːnaːtɕɑ̀k-tʰɑj The term spa is associated with water treatment which is also known as Balneotherapy, Spa towns or Spa resorts offering such treatment or the medication Thai massage is a type of Massage in Thai style that involves stretching and deep massage There are three kinds of massage parlours, all of them were originally copied from those in Japan during 1960s, though now the forms have changed through time. One offers the common massage from parlor girls. The second kind has body-course (B-course) girls who massage men with their naked bodies. Both have women in certain uniforms generally sitting behind a glass-window in a showroom which is also known as a fish tank or aquarium. The last kind are called sidelines, with women normally sitting outside a fish tank. The girls tend to not wear common clothes because they work in more than one place. Moreover, they are usually university students or office workers who work at the parlor at night. The minimum age is 18 years old. The girls are checked internally twice a month for HIV and have an external HIV test every 2 or 3 months. New employees must have an HIV test before beginning to work and condom usage is mandatory.
The parlours normally open from noon until midnight with some exceptions. Prices vary, depending on age, general appeal, rooms, facilities, how long she has worked, etc. They can be between US $10 to US $200 per 90 or 120 minutes or go even higher in case of nude models or B-graded actresses.
Oceania
New Zealand
Massage Parlors in New Zealand often (legally) offer sexual services. Chinese massage parlours are common, but establishments with woman of various races can also be found.
Europe
Northern England
Manchester, which has been called the "massage parlour capital of the UK,"[2] has over 80 parlours openly advertising sexual services in the local newspapers and online. Advertising is a form of Communication that typically attempts to persuade potential Customers to Purchase or to consume more of a particular Brand A newspaper is a written Publication containing News, information and Advertising, usually printed on low-cost paper called Newsprint. Online advertising is a form of Advertising that uses the Internet and World Wide Web in order to deliver Marketing messages and attract customers Reporters for the Manchester Evening News state that the police generally ignore these brothels, focusing instead on reducing street prostitution. The Manchester Evening News (also known as MEN Media) is an English daily Newspaper published each week day evening and on Saturdays Street prostitution is a specific form of Prostitution in which the sex worker operates from the street
On October 12, 2005 the Evening News reported that "A self-confessed pimp walked free from court after a judge was told police had 'turned a blind eye' to organised prostitution in massage parlours in Manchester. Events 539 BC - The army of Cyrus the Great of Persia takes Babylon. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. A pimp (also called fleshmonger) finds and manages clients for Prostitutes and engages them in Prostitution (in Brothels in most cases and "[3]
North America
Mexico
As in Manchester, sexual services are openly advertised in the local newspapers and online for massage parlors. These ads claim the girls working at these establishments offer a "full service" massage, to get customers to come in and often even have promotions advertising "two for one" prices. Full service is a term that has many different uses In general the term implies that the customer will receive as much service as is reasonably possible
Some massage parlors operate from suites in commercial establishments while others operate from within a residential house. Details for the "full service" massage are usually only given in person and generally they include a massage as well as sexual services, vaginal and or oral. Generally the customers are presented to the masseuses who are in a line up, wearing skimpy clothing or lingerie. Other times, the customer is shown the massage parlor facilities first, then told about the details of the "full service" massage and finally the masseuses parade in to a room, one at time, so the customer can make a selection.
The massage session can include an actual massage, if the customer prefers, but it can also be omitted for more time spent receiving sexual services. Generally, these massage sessions come with a time limit which depends on the amount spent by the customer. The use of condoms is normally encouraged by the women providing the massages, but sometimes the women offer bareback sexual services in exchange for an additional tip or the client will request this service offering a tip. Bareback is a term that originated in Gay slang to describe acts of Unprotected sex, especially Anal sex. Some massage parlors and or masseuses also offer their clients a bath or shower after the massage and/or sexual service(s). This service can be offered with or without the presence and assistance of the masseuse.
Toronto
In Toronto, massage parlors are now beginning to call themselves "holistic centres", and branching out to aromatherapy and shiatsu, but 75% of them will still offer sexual services. Aromatherapy is a form of Alternative medicine that uses volatile liquid plant materials known as Essential oils (EOs and other aromatic compounds from plants for Shiatsu (指圧 Japanese from shi, meaning finger, and atsu, meaning pressure) is a traditional Japanese hands-on therapy based on [4] Nevertheless, places that offers massages (called "body rubs" in Toronto legal jargon) are licensed and regulated differently than places offering "complementary touch therapies", such as shiatsu, and those who offer these services resent the possibility of being categorized with massage parlors. [5]
Other cities in Canada
In Canada, some Massage Parlors compete with brothels and escort agencies in providing sexual services. Laws, and the level of enforcement on sex trade restrictions, differ from one region to another. Vancouver and Hamilton have many unregulated massage parlours as well as escort agencies. Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton and Niagara Falls have many regulated massage parlors and a few unlicensed ones. Montreal has several massage parlors but is dominated by escorts visiting hotels.
United States
38 states and the District of Columbia require some type of licencing for massage therapists. Washington DC ( formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, the District, or simply D [6]
Interstate establishments
Many interstate massage parlors exist that cater to lonely truck drivers and travelers.
See also
References
- ^ May, Meredith. Prostitution is the act of performing Sexual activity in exchange for Money. Erotic massage is the use of Massage techniques for Erotic ends that is widely practiced by couples as part of lovemaking "SEX TRAFFICKING : San Francisco Is A Major Center For International Crime Networks That Smuggle And Enslave", San Francisco Chronicle, 2006-10-06. The San Francisco Chronicle was founded in 1865 as The Daily Dramatic Chronicle by teenage brothers Charles de Young and Michael H Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 105 BC - Battle of Arausio: The Cimbri inflict the heaviest defeat on the Roman army of Gnaeus Mallius Maximus Retrieved on 2007-10-20. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1740 - Maria Theresa takes the throne of Austria. France, Prussia, Bavaria and Saxony
- ^ Qureshi, Yakub. "City 'is massage parlour capital'", Manchester Evening News, 2005-04-13. The Manchester Evening News (also known as MEN Media) is an English daily Newspaper published each week day evening and on Saturdays Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1111 - Henry V is crowned Holy Roman Emperor. 1204 - The Fourth Crusade sacks Constantinople Retrieved on 2007-01-22. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 565 - Eutychius is deposed as Patriarch of Constantinople by John Scholasticus.
- ^ [unattributed]. "Police turn a blind eye to brothels", Manchester Evening News, 2005-10-12. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 539 BC - The army of Cyrus the Great of Persia takes Babylon. Retrieved on 2007-01-22. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 565 - Eutychius is deposed as Patriarch of Constantinople by John Scholasticus.
- ^ List of new stories about massage parlors and holistic centers
- ^ Hendley, Nate. "City presses alternative therapists", Eye Weekly, 1997-09-18. Eye Weekly is a free weekly Newspaper in Toronto Ontario, Canada. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Events 96 - Nerva is proclaimed Roman Emperor after Domitian is assassinated Retrieved on 2007-01-07. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1325 - Alfonso IV becomes King of Portugal. 1558 - France takes Calais, the last continental
- ^ Stellin, S. (2007-07-15). Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Christian soldiers take the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem after the final Beyond the Body Wrap: What Makes a Spa Stand Out?. New York Times. Retrieved on 2007-09-20. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 451 - The Battle of Chalons takes place in North Eastern France.
External links
- "Massage parlor" article in LaborLawTalk Dictionary
- Washington Post is urged to stop accepting advertisements for massage parlors
- UK "Massage Parlour" directory.
- Toronto "Massage Parlour" directory.
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