Welcome to the topic no one wants to talk about: The Dirty Masseur.

In most states and countries, massage therapists must be licensed. Don’t be afraid to ask to see their credentials. If they can’t produce a license number or won’t let you see their certificate, walk out. "But What If I'm Wrong?" This is the fear that keeps people silent. What if I misinterpret a professional technique?

You are your own best protector. Ask questions. Check licenses. Insist on draping. And the second a line is crossed, get up and walk out. Your safety is worth more than the price of a massage.

This is the classic hallmark of the "dirty masseur." It might start with a verbal joke, a heavy sigh, or a comment about "taking care of the whole body." It might be non-verbal: brushing against sensitive areas repeatedly or working far outside the normal range of the glutes or inner thigh. The moment the energy shifts from clinical to sexual, leave.