So you have booked your first session at La Montrealaise, or maybe you are a returning client who wants to make sure you are doing everything right. Either way, knowing the unwritten rules of massage etiquette will make the experience significantly better — for you and for your masseuse. Think of this as your insider's guide to being the ideal client.
Because here is the truth: the best erotic massage sessions in Montreal happen when both people are relaxed, prepared, and on the same page. A little consideration goes a long way.
Hygiene: The Non-Negotiable
This is the number one rule, and it is non-negotiable. Please arrive clean.
You do not need to scrub like you are preparing for surgery, but a fresh shower before your session is the bare minimum of courtesy. Your masseuse is going to be in very close contact with your entire body. Showing up after a full day at work without freshening up is not a great start for anyone.
At La Montrealaise — and at most quality salons offering erotic massage in Montreal — every private room has a shower. If you could not shower before arriving, use it. Seriously. No one has ever been judged for wanting to freshen up first. You will feel better, she will appreciate it enormously, and the session will be that much more enjoyable.
Quick hygiene checklist before your visit:
- Shower thoroughly, including areas that tend to get overlooked
- Brush your teeth or use mouthwash
- Skip heavy cologne or aftershave — strong scents in a small room can be overwhelming
- Trim nails if they are sharp enough to scratch
Communication: Speak Up, Tastefully
Your masseuse is skilled, but she is not a mind reader. The best sessions happen when you communicate clearly and kindly.
Before the session begins, let her know if you have any physical issues — a sore lower back, a tender shoulder, areas you prefer to avoid. This is not just about comfort; it shows respect for her time and craft.
During the session, a relaxed "that feels amazing" or "a little softer please" goes a long way. You are not being demanding — you are being a good partner in the experience. Your masseuse genuinely wants to know she is getting it right.
What good communication looks like:
- Mentioning preferences before the session, not demanding mid-session
- Using a calm, appreciative tone
- Keeping feedback positive and constructive
- Not issuing instructions like you are directing a film
Respecting Boundaries: The Foundation of a Great Experience
Every masseuse has her own comfort level, and those boundaries exist for good reason. A premium erotic massage experience — the kind you will find at La Montrealaise — is built on mutual respect. When both parties feel safe and respected, the experience reaches heights that simply cannot be achieved otherwise.
Do not grab. Do not push. Do not demand things that were not discussed or offered. If your masseuse redirects your hands or gently declines something, accept it gracefully. She is not rejecting you — she is maintaining the conditions that make genuine intimacy possible.
The irony is that clients who are the most respectful tend to have the most remarkable sessions. Pressure and entitlement kill the mood. Warmth and respect create it.
The golden rule: Treat your masseuse the way you would want someone to treat a person you care about.
Tipping: Show Your Appreciation
Tipping is not mandatory in Montreal's erotic massage scene, but it is warmly appreciated and considered excellent etiquette for a service you genuinely enjoyed.
A tip of $20–$40 on top of the session price is a common and appreciated gesture. If you had an exceptional experience — one of those sessions where you float home on a cloud — tipping more generously is a beautiful way to say thank you.
Tips are typically given directly to your masseuse at the end of the session. Cash is the standard, though practices vary by salon. If you are unsure, a simple "can I leave something for you?" is perfectly fine to ask.
Why tipping matters:
- It acknowledges skill and effort
- It builds rapport with your preferred masseuse
- It encourages the exceptional service that makes return visits worth it
- It simply makes someone's day
Phone Etiquette: Be Fully Present
You are paying good money for an experience designed to help you disconnect from the world for a while. Let it actually happen.
Switch your phone to silent before you enter the room. Not vibrate — silent. The buzz of a phone on a massage table is the sensory equivalent of a cold shower. If you are expecting an emergency call (and it had better be an actual emergency), mention it to your masseuse beforehand. She will understand.
Beyond the practical, there is a deeper point here: presence is what transforms a massage from a transaction into an experience. When your mind is half in a meeting or scrolling through notifications, you cannot fully receive what is being offered to you. Be here. The emails will wait.
And needless to say — do not attempt to record anything. It is a serious violation of privacy and trust, and it will end your session immediately at any reputable salon.
What to Wear (Or Not Wear)
There is no dress code for arriving at a massage salon in Montreal. Come in whatever you are wearing — a suit, jeans, whatever. You will undress in your private room, so what you wore to get there is irrelevant.
For the session itself, most erotic massages involve being fully unclothed. That is the nature of body-to-body work. If you are not comfortable with that, it is worth discussing beforehand, but understand that it does change the nature of the experience somewhat.
Some clients like to wear a towel or underwear until they feel comfortable. That is completely fine. A good masseuse will never rush you.
Being on Time: Respect Goes Both Ways
Punctuality is simple courtesy. Your masseuse has a schedule, and being late eats into your own session time — the clock typically starts at your booked appointment, not when you finally arrive.
Aim to arrive five minutes early, especially if it is your first visit. This gives you time to be welcomed, relax in the reception area, and enter your session without that rushed, frantic energy that takes the first fifteen minutes of your massage to shake off.
If you need to cancel or reschedule, please do so as early as possible — at least a few hours in advance. Your masseuse may have turned away other bookings for your slot. Respecting her time is respecting her as a professional.
Setting the Tone for Relaxation
The most luxurious massage in the world cannot fully work if you are wound tight as a spring. Your job during a session is to let go.
Some tips for actually relaxing:
- Breathe deliberately. Slow, deep breaths calm your nervous system faster than almost anything else. Start before you even enter the room.
- Arrive with a buffer. Don't rush straight from a stressful meeting. If possible, give yourself 20 minutes of calm before your appointment.
- Let the silence be okay. You do not need to make conversation throughout the session. Settling into comfortable quiet is a sign that you are both at ease.
- Trust the process. Your masseuse at La Montrealaise has done this many times. Let her lead. Resistance — physical or mental — works against you.
A Final Word
Good massage etiquette is really just good human etiquette applied to an intimate context. Show up clean, communicate respectfully, honour boundaries, tip generously, put your phone away, and be present.
Do these things, and you will not just have a good session — you will have an extraordinary one. The masseuses at La Montrealaise are among the best at what they do, and they bring their full skill and genuine warmth to every session. Meet them halfway, and the experience you leave with will stay with you long after you walk out the door.
Montreal is one of the world's great cities for erotic massage, and La Montrealaise is its finest address. Now you know how to make the most of it.