• MassageExchange

MassageExchange

Overview

MassageExchange has a rating of 3.81 stars from 91 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with MassageExchange most frequently mention great way. MassageExchange ranks 1st among Massage sites.

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    13
  • Value
    15
  • Shipping
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  • Quality
    7
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  • Member since 2011 Massage Exchange has enabled me to extend my experience, knowledge and skills.

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Top Positive Review

“It can be good if you are careful”

dan m.
11/15/19

I signed up a few years ago, suspicious I used a different name. I posted in the Portland area, so got several quick responses. Yes, they homosexual community uses it, obvious. But, there are regular people also, and I did manage a few connections, all of them OK to a couple of them excellent. There is nudity, of course, and sensual touch, of course, no different than meeting someone anywhere and becoming friends. It's worth the effort, just be honest about what you are looking for.

Top Critical Review

“Not as great as it seems”

Felix m.
1/24/23

I have been there for over a year. Not that easy to find a compatible person. There are many members listed that have not been there in ages. You MUST buy tokens or membership to be able to reply or send messages. Many members cannot host, that eliminates many potential partners. I rarely got replies to emails I sent. At best 5%. On the bright side its 1000% better than free rub. Free rub is a total waste of time and money

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Thumbnail of user danm559
1 review
7 helpful votes
November 15th, 2019

I signed up a few years ago, suspicious I used a different name. I posted in the Portland area, so got several quick responses. Yes, they homosexual community uses it, obvious. But, there are regular people also, and I did manage a few connections, all of them OK to a couple of them excellent. There is nudity, of course, and sensual touch, of course, no different than meeting someone anywhere and becoming friends. It's worth the effort, just be honest about what you are looking for.

Thumbnail of user johnh1243
1 review
5 helpful votes
May 11th, 2018

This seems to be the best site out there for massage trades. I was a member of another website but nothing ever came of it. This site seems to have more active members. I will say that I agree with the other comments that the site is a bit expensive. It would be nice to see some on site advertising to lower the cost to communicate with other members. All in all, it has been good so far as I have had 3 massage trades in about a months time.

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Thumbnail of user doch27
1 review
2 helpful votes
June 28th, 2018

We just had a very positive exchange, our first, with someone from the site. It took some time, some money, and some effort to make things work, find the right "fit", etc. etc. But in the end we did, and we would not have been able to do it without MassageExchange. So we recommend highly.

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Thumbnail of user nadeemn2
1 review
1 helpful vote
January 29th, 2018

Is ther any community in Riyadh saudi arabia i will become a member if any one available i like website with very good reviews.

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Ken G. – MassageExchange Rep

We have many members in Riyadh.

Thumbnail of user frankh127
1 review
0 helpful votes
April 19th, 2018

I personally think that the cost for membership is a bit high (the reason why I gave a 4 star), but it does keep out those who are looking for more than a massage.
I hope you don't go to advertising because that just irritates me having to deal with products and services that are not related to the site and I find them distracting from the real reason why I joined the site and that is to have a massage.
If you had to advertise, I would create different prices for the three target groups you have on the site so charge different prices for the novice, the students and the trained. If you want to charge more for the trained to advertise that would be great for the professional because then they can offer their massage services at a cost if anyone would like to pay for a massage and not give a massage.
The site is very well planned out, it's easy to navigate. I just joined and I already had two massages from novices and they did a good job, not a professional job but they had good intentions and they learned a few tips for my professional training.
I was hoping to see more trained professionals on the site or students but I think it might be the cost to join that's discouraging that target audience.

Thumbnail of user allanp12
1 review
0 helpful votes
July 17th, 2015
Verified purchase

It takes a while to meet people, but I have had some pretty good massage experiences on ME, through perseverance and a dose of good luck. The site is very rarely down and if you are really serious about massage, the cost for gold membership is quite reasonable, IMHO. I think those who go on the freebie plan which limits communication with prospective contacts, get frustrated and quit. Spend a little money so you can really have a conversation with someone and have a great time.

Thumbnail of user jacks390
1 review
0 helpful votes
July 17th, 2015
Verified purchase

The Massage Exchange has allowed my to enjoy both giving and receiving massages for free since in my area they are rather expensive. As a paid member--a low monthly amount considering the cost of a single massage by a "pro"-- I can communicate with others easily. It would be easier if profiles showed what kind of member one is: black, gold or silver, since black can't communicate easily with others. Some men have more experience than others and those with little training have been willing to learn. Most guys are sincere and nice. It has proven to be rewarding in helping me relieve stress and enjoy working with other like-minded men.

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Thumbnail of user flanagane
1 review
1 helpful vote
July 17th, 2015
Verified purchase

This site is a great way to explore massage with like-minded people. It offers a safe way to improve knowledge and gain useful insights into techniques as well as meeting others who share a passion for this amazing therapy.
As someone who cannot host, it is sometimes difficult to make arrangements for exchanges, but there are always generous hosts out there who are willing to make their premises the base for exchanges.
If all site users would at least respond to emails, then we would all know where we stand with respect to possible exchanges - even a polite "no thanks" is better than no response at all!
Let's get massage on everyone's map!

Thumbnail of user jerryl37
1 review
2 helpful votes
July 23rd, 2015
Verified purchase

Each exchange I've had has been a great experience. I've learned from each man even when they did not have professional training. It takes some time to get used to how the site works but overall it's been good. Still run into guys who never respond to first email contacts for some reason. I always respond even when I don't want to pursue an exchange with a particular man.

Thumbnail of user davidb307
1 review
0 helpful votes
July 17th, 2015
Verified purchase

While the few people I've connected with have been quality people, it has been difficult to work out a regular connection. There is a remarkably small number of people that I would match up with which is also a challenge. The site itself is good and works well and again, the individuals I have connected with have been great but most were from out of town and are in my town infrequently.

Thumbnail of user rosen115
1 review
0 helpful votes
July 18th, 2015
Verified purchase

The service is good. I like being able to meet new people on here.

Thumbnail of user torekag
1 review
1 helpful vote
July 17th, 2015
Verified purchase

I have had many complimentary massages from colleagues on the MassageExchange site. I think it is an excellent way of networking with colleagues around your city and to exchange massages.

Thumbnail of user thomast35
1 review
0 helpful votes
July 17th, 2015
Verified purchase

I think this is a good site to connect to others but it is seem a little bit too much for money to member or something like that, so it is why the member is limited. I opinion is the site should allow silver member contact and give pass for standard member to email them too.

Thumbnail of user zachn2
1 review
3 helpful votes
July 17th, 2015
Verified purchase

A good resource, but somewhat frustrating because it is difficult to actually connect with people to the point where a massage exchange actually occurs.

Thumbnail of user robw41
1 review
3 helpful votes
July 17th, 2015
Verified purchase

Massage Exchange is a good idea in principle, in practice the reality produces mixed returns on your time and subscription investment. That said it purely depends on people's willingness to be pro-active and where you are geographically.

Some fare better, some not so well. I've been a member for about 3 years, subscribing as a Gold member when finances allow. Other times when my priorities are elsewhere I revert to Free member level to keep tabs on who's around.

On the Yin side there are good people on the site who have studied and earnt their paperwork, some very gifted amateurs and beginners and students eager to learn. On the Yang side there are also flakers, timewasters, freeloaders and the downright ignorant who blatantly ignore emails that paying members send out in good faith. These idiots are being subsidised by those of us who are passionate about what we do.

Not having a pop at the team in any way, it's the members that make or break a site. I'm not pulling my punches and I speak my mind.

I've had about 6 exchanges in that timeframe. On the positive that's 6 more than I would have had if I hadn't signed up. I have an exchange lined up next week so that's a good thing.

Also, consider that exchange doesn't always mean massage directly. There is the exchange of knowledge and information from all over the world and I have amassed some lovely contacts to bounce ideas and approaches and discussions with, so in that respect the value is more subtle and intrinsic.

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MassageExchange.com is a community of bodyworkers, bodywork students, and massage enthusiasts to network, practice, explore new bodywork modalities, and exchange massage and other bodyworks for free. Now with nearly 200,000 members and growing rapidly.

Business History

When I first started my massage practice, I'd exchange massages with my fellow classmates frequently. Slowly, however, my massage friends either moved away or left the trade. Sadly, this massage giver was receiving fewer and fewer massages himself.

One day, with a particularly bad back ache, I realized that I had no-one to trade with. Unfortunately, trying to network with others in order to find trading partners proved difficult, time consuming, often even embarrassing, and ultimately unsuccessful.

An idea was born — Why not a massage networking site for those looking for massage exchange partners?

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Ken G.

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