look, a poll!

[maudgonne]

Poll a question of clothing

(Even if you don't/haven't/wouldn't, you can choose "remove all clothing" or "underwear" as hypothetical answers.)

Comments

[katwoman76]

Hm, I could use ticky boxes instead of ticky circles here.
I had massages where I kept all my clothes beneath the waist on, massages where I only kept my underpants on and massages where I removed all my clothing. Depending on the kind of massage/situation and the preferences of the person giving the massage and with both man and woman as massage therapist/physiotherapist.
ETA: since I can only choose one I take the one which tells you how much clothing removal I feel okay with personally for a massage. since I guess that your question is directed that way.

[maudgonne]

That's pretty much what I'm asking, yeah! Comfort, habit, whatever's closest to your personal experience or preference.

[katwoman76]

I think my habits are pretty similar to the way I behave in a sauna.
Usually I would use my towel there to sit/lie on it.
But if I get in there with people who seem to do everything to keep themselves wrapped inside the towel as much as possible, I might wrap the towel around myself to avoid making them uncomfortable.
Same with the beach. On a "normal" beach I wouldn't sunbathe without wearing bikini bottom AND top, but I have been to nudist beaches in the past as well (as in the one without any clothing at all)
I personally don't have a problem with nudity in certain situations, but I know lots of other people are a lot more "uptight" about it. So I guess, I adapt my behavior to my surroundings.
Maybe it's just a coincidence, but in my experience people who grew up in East Germany are more relaxed in that area than people growing up in West Germany. And a lot more relaxed about it than some people in the US. I just say "nipple-gate"...

[maudgonne]

That is fascinating about East Germany! Why do you think that is?

Definitely agree about people in the US.

[georgley]

I usually just get neck and shoulder massages but the one time I had a proper massage the lady told me to leave my underpants on. I wore brand new underpants though because I didn't want her to judge me!

[maudgonne]

I totally understand that. I would, too!

[winterweathered]

Naked! They've always draped a towel over me.

[maudgonne]

Same! Or a sheet. Regardless, I am mostly covered up.

[smc36]

I've had massages from non-partner/professional people and I've always been NEKKED. Not totally thrilled with the naked, but it is what they do!

[maudgonne]

I don't mind being naked at all! Not during massages, anyway.

[60schic]

....but would be too inhibited to go au naturel

[maudgonne]

Even if you're draped in a sheet?

[60schic]

Well see---first you have to understand that the closest I get to letting a stranger touch my body is a manicure. I even hate facials.

[maudgonne]

Interesting! I would not have expected that from you, somehow. You've never seemed particularly inhibited.