Often, one of the two floats the idea. «Shall we go for a massage?» The other hesitates for a moment. Are we staying together? Do we have to choose the same massage? And above all, will we manage to think about nothing? For the last question, nobody has found the off switch yet. For the others, it's pretty straightforward.
A duo massage involves two people set up on two tables in the same room, each with their own massage therapist. The session takes place at the same time, but the movements and pressure are tailored to each individual. You share the space, the calm, and the time you dedicate to yourselves. The sensations, however, remain personal. That is the whole point: experiencing something together without having to feel it in the exact same way.
Together, but each to their own pleasure
One appreciates a firm pressure on the shoulders. The other prefers gentleness, a slow rhythm, the touch of a warm oil. You just have to tell your masseuse, at the beginning or during the session. You can also ask for an adjustment along the way. For once, there's no need to find a compromise like in front of the restaurant menu or the remote control.
The presence of another person can make a first experience feel more familiar. You discover the place together, exchange a glance before settling in, and know that the other person is there. Then you can close your eyes and let your attention return to your own body. Being comfortable together does not mean you have to make conversation for an hour.
As a couple, among loved ones, without ceremony
Two women, two men, a man and a woman: a couple's massage does not assume any particular model. Whatever your genders, whether your relationship is just beginning or has already chalked up a few decades, there is no official way to make the most of this moment. You can come to reconnect, discover a new sensation or simply because the idea appeals to both of you.
The pairing is also ideal for an outing with friends or a loved one. The word describes a session for two, not your marital status. No marriage certificate is needed to unwind.
And it is not essential to wait for Valentine's Day, a milestone birthday or a holiday organised six months in advance. A couples' massage can take a much simpler place in life: after a busy week, on a free Saturday, before dinner. Like an outing you love and want to do again.
A shared experience, personal sensations
One of you might leave with the feeling of finally having released tension in the back. The other will have especially appreciated letting go, without having anything to organise or achieve. You can talk about it afterwards, compare your impressions, and smile at that hour spent side by side yet experienced so differently.
There can also be something conspiratorial about meeting up again after each having enjoyed that moment. A look, a lighter mood, the desire to prolong the time together. The rest of the day is yours.
How do I prepare for this first session?
Choose a duration that suits you both: thirty minutes for a short introduction, an hour to take your time, ninety minutes to prolong the pleasure. State your preferences and ask your questions before beginning. There is no entrance exam, nor a medal for the person who can handle the most pressure.
For a specific time slot, it is best to plan ahead: you need to bring together two massage therapists and an available treatment room at the same time. A last-minute whim can also find its place; you just need to ask about availability. And if you enjoy the experience, there is no need to wait until your next birthday to do it again.
In practice
Bogards Wellness offers the duo massage in a private booth at 18 rue des Bogards, in central Brussels, just a few minutes from the Grand-Place.
Prices for two people 30 minutes for 80 €, 60 minutes for 120 €, 90 minutes for 180 €. Massage and pressure preferences can be different for each person.
Reservation request by form, or by telephone and WhatsApp ouch +32 492 82 19 56. For a request submitted via the form, the team will get back in touch to confirm the time slot.