Massage

thumb|250px|Massage (video) Massage is the rubbing or kneading of the body's soft tissues. Massage techniques are commonly applied with hands, fingers, elbows, knees, forearms, feet, or a device. The purpose of massage is generally for the treatment of body stress or pain. In English-speaking European countries, traditionally a person professionally trained to give massages is known by the gendered French loanwords masseur (male) or masseuse (female). In the United States, these individuals are often referred to as "massage therapists." In some provinces of Canada, they are called "registered

right|thumb|Greek glass alabastron, probably made in Italy in 1st/2nd century BC, and now part of the Campana Collection of the Musée du Louvre.

sensual proximity or touching

massage of the prostate gland via the rectum or perineum

chair designed for massages

business offering the services of trained masseuses/masseurs

type of erotic massage using lubricant

residential facility primary intended for spa-goers

table used by massage therapists to position clients for massage

soft tissue massage