Surprise and disbelief, that's what I saw in this client's eyes as he came to my space for the very first time.
On the phone, he had only said he needed to relax. When he arrived, a little shy and self-conscious, he talked about his physical pain. He was living a sedentary life, with no sport or physical activity of any kind, and his diet was neglected. The pain he felt, especially in his neck, was already affecting his mobility and was constant.
This man, in his 40s, came to my space for the first time, looking for a moment of relaxation. A strong, heavier-set person who, according to him, ate and drank very well.
The initial conversation was a bit chaotic. Whenever the topic became more serious and he felt uncomfortable, he would deflect with jokes.
His phone was a constant presence, ringing every few minutes with messages and calls. According to him, living without a phone nowadays was impossible.
This young man, in his 20s, came to my space for the first time and decided to try tantric massage. Curiosity about tantra is, in fact, common among many of my clients.
He was a little nervous, but our brief initial conversation helped him relax. Being somewhere new for the first time often leaves people feeling wary and uneasy. For the massage to work at its best, it's important to trust the person giving it, which is why that first layer of relaxation always happens through conversation.
This client, in his 50s, took a break in the middle of his working day. Age seemed to weigh on him quite a bit, he brought it up several times, even though he was still very much in the middle of his life.
He took care of his body, exercised, and was mindful of his diet, yet he still seemed unwell. Over the years, he had been through a few accidents that left lasting marks, both on his body and on his overall health.
This client, in his 40s, came in to pamper himself a little. He led a fairly hectic life, juggling work and personal life, family, children, and very little time for himself.
That day, already on holiday, he decided it was time to give himself that time.
This client, in his 50s, came for the first time to the Pamper Yourself Program, a massage dedicated to the intimate area.
Our initial conversation was brief and a little guarded, his nervousness was clear. During the massage, through calm and steady breathing, he gradually managed to let go and allow himself to be guided by the touch, into relaxation.
This man, in his 40s, came in for the first time. This was his first massage in over 5 years.
We had a brief conversation before starting, where I clarified a few important dietary habits. At the start of the massage, he was quite talkative, but I explained that staying quiet helps you appreciate and feel the benefits of the session more fully.
This man, in his 50s, came in for the first time. He seemed a bit uncomfortable, shy, and somewhat self-conscious.
After our initial conversation, I learned he was on a diet, had already lost 18 kg, and still had a bit more to lose. He also had back issues, some stiffness, and poor blood circulation, with darker skin near the ankles.
This client, in his 40s, quite excited, came in for a massage. It was his first time.
Tantra was something he had heard about before and was genuinely curious about. What he was looking for, above all, was to fully relax. He led a stressful life, with a job that took up much of his time, and relaxing had never really been a priority for him.
This is how this new client, in his 40s, started the conversation. His life had recently changed, he was on his own, on holiday, and decided to try a "different" kind of massage.
Our conversation ended up being quite informative. He was surprised to learn that fasting with coffee might not be the best approach. In my view, backed by scientific evidence, caffeine contributes to the loss of magnesium and calcium from the body, encourages dehydration, and can affect heart function and rhythm.
This year of 2025, I had the opportunity to visit Marrakech for 4 days. Out of my pocket list, were the Hammam, those streets filled with shops, the desert, and to see the camels.
After landing, there was the oversight, police control and bag check. Not the fun part, but it went smoothly.
The driver was expecting outside the airport, where a heat wave greeted every passenger upon arrival. The brief walk to the car was like stepping into a previously heated oven.
This man booked his first massage. In his 50s, with a small belly from lack of exercise and a noticeably hunched back, the result of years spent at a desk.
His body carried pain, especially in the shoulders, where some calcification had already set in.
After a few exchanges of messages, this gentleman, in his 40s, decided to book his first massage. And what he was looking for was exactly that, to be pampered.
"I'm leaving Lisbon now, I'll be there in two hours, can you fit me in?" That's how this appointment began. And, two hours later, there he was, for his massage.
This man, in his 30s, came in to try a massage. It was his first time, and he carried with him the usual initial nervousness, along with an anxiety he lived with constantly.
This plain-spoken man in his 50s, came for the first time to a tantric massage. He had called before, some months earlier, but had been skeptical about trying it. Today, though, he was in pain, his body aching, and he told himself it was time to find out what it was all about. That's how he finally showed up.
This young man, in his 30s, came looking for a new way to relax. With no prior experience with tantric massage, a little shy and uncomfortable, he still decided to give it a try.
First times always bring some tension for many of the men who visit me. That was the case with this client, in his 30s, on his first visit, who decided to try something to relieve the heavy stress of his busy life.
