Both are therapeutic and this would be a tough choice. I’d pick cuddling.
Hard one! Wish that I could pick both!💪🏿
Tough one, I guess it depends what I'm most lacking in the moment. If I was worn from a lot of manual labor, or my body just felt physically tight/cramped, I would go for the massage.
If I wanted to talk with someone/connect with someone, and felt lonely, I would choose cuddling. These needs of mine vary from time to time, so it would depend on when the question is asked!
At their best massage > cuddle. IMO
90 minutes of massage = 2 hours massage, from a mental standpoint. massage quiets my body. cuddling quiets my mind.
That’s a really hard decision, but I would pick full body massage! But I would definitely want to follow that with cuddling afterwards!
How is that even a question? Cuddling, hands down. But what exactly is a FULL BODY massage? 🤔
Enthusiast cuddle wins every time. But I would only pay for a massage.
@ardillorojo literally head to toes. Skip the sexy bits. It's much more than a back rub. Much different from a sex act.
I'll cuddle any day, any time. But massages are awesome too.
Cuddling and it's not even close
Prolly cuddling if the cuddle was anything like my last cuddle partner, who was awesome. Massage is great but cuddling is intoxicating.
@Gallowglass "sexy bits" hahaha
I'm lucky to have a massage therapist who I connect with about as closely as possible without crossing any professional ethics boundaries. I would choose a massage from her over most cuddling opportunities. With any other massage therapist, I'd probably go for the cuddling instead.
a nice cuddle for me every time !!!!! I feel much more relaxed after a 2 hr. cuddle then any massage that I have had.
Depends what I need at any given moment. Some pro cuddlers combine massage with cuddling so you can get a two for one deal.
This is a tough choice. Both are good options.
I prefer to get/give massages during cuddles. One or the other is a tough call. Depends on how hard I worked that week. If muscles are tight, massage.
Edit: I normally schedule a massage to occur within an hour or two after a cuddle. I'm already relaxed, so it makes it easier on the therapist.
I would choose cuddling as it is more of an emotional massage... but physical massage followed by cuddling can be an overall healing session for both... of course each of us has a different energy level of need so it would be an individual choice... I’d go for both!!
I would choose polka every time !
Depends on if I'd be cuddling with someone I'd cuddled with before, and had established they were safe and enjoyable to be with, or if it would be someone new.
If it was a cuddler I knew and liked enough to do repeat cuddles with, I'd 100% pick cuddling! Otherwise, gimme the damn massage, lol. Too many of my first cuddle sessions have been weird and uncomfortable.
Like many previously said, tough choice. But I think cuddling is what I most desire, need and when received am most appreciative of.
@pmvines It's not nice to polka someone during a cuddle, but it is generally accepted to get polka'd during a massage.
Cuddle and I'll massage during
I wish more massage therapists also offered professional cuddling! It's a rare combination, but sounds fantastic.
Massage because my specific therapists are female and there’s a code of ethics they have to follow, lest they lose their license to practice, and thus I can actually fully relax.
Cuddling is ultimately better! It's more affectionate, and can remind people of good times where they felt safe
What’s “polka”?
@AndyLondon it's a Polish music genre, usually including accordion. Check out Weird Al's lesser known tunes. He recorded quite a few polka songs, especially in his earlier years.
Cuddling is great but like @TheMidnightOwl said , you have to really be able to trust the person and have a connection for you to he able to truly relax and enjoy it . Most of the people.who tote the benefits of cuddling dont take that into account . Big difference in cuddling someone you trust and feel connected to as opposed to an interweb stranger for sure .
Cuddling everytime!! although a massage can feel nice and as said above if you need it for the welfare of your body then you may have to prefer this if you have to choose one
Cuddling with a trusted cuddle buddy, for sure.
For one thing, you can exchange massages with your cuddle buddy if you're both comfortable with that. On the flip side, it's probably not such a good idea to ask your masseur for a cuddle...