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The Female “Happy Ending” Massage
Satisfaction guaranteed? One writer finds out, firsthand.
by Melissa Lafsky
Chances are you’ve heard the story: an unmarked door leads to a dimly-lit massage parlor where women with strong hands and tolerant smiles await a train of libidinous male patrons. The “happy ending” tale is all too common, a mixture of truth and urban legend that captivates male imaginations even in an age of casual sex and unlimited Internet porn.
“It’s always a certain type of place,” said Brian, a 41-year-old screenwriter who admits to visiting the odd “men’s spa” or two (though never, of course, for that). “You go for a reason, and you know what you’re getting when you walk in the door.”
The rest of spa culture, meanwhile, is dominated by women. There are more than 14,000 spas in the U.S. bringing in around $10 billion in annual revenue, and their predominantly female clientele average more than 100 million visits per year. With all that time spent around low lighting, soft music, and heavy rubbing, it can be tough not to think of sex. But until recently, the female version of “happy endings” has remained doggedly taboo.
Luckily, any “rules” restricting female sexuality are dying as fast as Sex and the City repeats can slay them, and it was only a matter of time before women embraced the notion that “quick releases” aren’t just for men. And with competition among spas getting ever more intense, customers are starting to demand more than just Enya and free herbal tea with their Shiatsu, according to massage therapists. “It’s such a well-known thing for guys, and women are finally getting more comfortable asking for it,” said Anna, a self-described “massage healer” who has worked at several upscale spas and performed happy endings on female customers. (Names have been changed to protect the less-than-innocent.) “Women are finally getting comfortable with the idea that it’s ok to feel erotic in what’s already a really erotic setting.”
The bottom line: We like massages and we like orgasms, so why shouldn’t the two sometimes, er, come hand in hand?
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1 Monica // Jan 1, 2009 at 8:30 pm
This is a silly debate. For centuries, doctors gave women “happy endings” as part of medicinal care. It’s a massage.
I get about a dozen massages a year. I’m always naked and more often than not I get very aroused. Most times, there is no genital touching but honestly, I get my “happy ending” from time to time.
There is nothing spoken of it - it’s just a connection and when I want it, I will touch myself and almost always, the MT is happy to assist. When I find a good one, I am a repeat customer.
I recommend it ladies…
2 The Knower // Dec 26, 2008 at 4:02 am
This article is an example of a yarn spinning creative writer lying profusely to sell copy. Women generally hate anonymous sex (unless Mr. Anonymous looks like DeCapprio) and men are teased to death in massage studios and parlors, so its a thin line a man must walk if he wants to be fulfulled there. Jail could await him. When in doubt, keep one’s mouth shut and appear ignorant, rather than open it and remove all doubt! Bottom line is, pretty women should always be respectful to men and provide a sensuous massage to orgasm after the massage, and any willing women should first watch then decide if they wish to partake (as clients or practitioners!). Thank You….I hope you learned something from the guru of down town sex, “The Knower”!
3 waw // Dec 18, 2008 at 1:42 am
This article is the very reason it has taken so long for thr MT professional to be taken seriously. I’m truly disgusted.
4 Wesley // Dec 16, 2008 at 2:05 pm
Wow, I cant believe this trash. Men are disgusting for asking for hand jobs but for women its perfectly natural to ask a massage therapist to get them off because its “romantic” and it makes them “glow” and have a spring in there step. That’s disgusting. This whole article is retarded.
5 Kyle // Dec 14, 2008 at 12:43 pm
Most of what most massage therapists do would be considered disgusting by a great number of people today, and almost universally despised not long ago in human history. I’m all in favour of erasing illusionary lines, including the mystical qualities we attach to things like sexual release.
Get a grip, grow up, and think ahead, folks.
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