A few weeks before my twenty-fifth birthday, I decided to give myself an indulgent gift – a day at a massage parlour in South Heath, HP16. I found a nice-looking place on the internet, embedded between a quiet, residential street and a bustling community centre. Perfectly placed, I thought, away from prying eyes. I booked myself in for the two-hour pleasure package, the pinnacle of all of their offerings.
When I arrived, I was welcomed by name at the reception. After signing in and handing over my payment, a young lady directed me to the dressing room to prepare for my massage. I cautiously put on the fluffy white robe that was provided and walked back out to the waiting area.
Once inside, I was instructed to relax on the comfortable couch while sipping on a glass of herbal tea. As I waited for my masseuse to arrive, I idly people watched and wondered what all these other guests were doing here. Was everyone here for the same thing I was – a bit of illicit pleasure hidden away from public view?
Eventually, a tall, dark-haired woman entered the room alongside a strong and silent male partner. She greeted me warmly and invited me to come into the massage area. She explained the treatment in detail before having me lie face down on the massage table. At this point, I had no idea that in the hour that followed, my entire notion of pleasure would be challenged and transformed.
My masseuse began with a traditional Swedish body massage and, before long, I found myself in something more than just a state of relaxation. As her hands softly caressed my body and I felt both my physical and mental tension dissipate, my mind began to wander and I allowed myself to surrender completely to the massage.
Once I was fully relaxed, my masseuse continued with the ‘pleasure package’. She had me close my eyes and, using her hands and her breath, she increased the intensity of the massage, introducing warm oils and delicate touches that sent waves of pleasure and energy through my body. I was transported to another world, fully in the moment and receptive to her every gentle touch.
Finally, she brought the massage to a close with a deeply sensuous full-body massage that left me in a state of complete satisfaction. I felt alive and invigorated, my body still buzzing with the delicious sensations that had been evoked.
As I returned to the reception area, I thanked my masseuse and her partner for the wonderful experience. I knew I’d be back soon. One of the best massages I ever had, and right here in South Heath.