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Feeling nervous about your first massage visit is normal. A flutter in the stomach before you meet someone new is part of the anticipation. It is not a sign that you should not come, and it is not something you need to hide when you arrive.

Most nerves come from two places. The first is not knowing what will happen, and our step-by-step guide to a first visit covers that. This piece covers the second: the private worries people rarely say out loud.

You can stop at any point, and you can leave without paying if the ladies do not suit you. Keep that in mind and most of the worries below get smaller.

“I will not know what to say”

You do not need to. Tell the receptionist it is your first time. You do not even need to book: you are welcome to call in, see who is working and decide then.

The photographs on our ladies page are real, so you already know who you will meet. When you meet the ladies, a hello is enough. Nobody expects charm, confidence or a line you have rehearsed.

“They will judge my body”

This worry can be about weight, age, scars or shyness. Adults come in every shape and age, and so do the people who walk through our door. The point of the visit is that you feel comfortable in your own skin, and wanted in it.

If there is something you would rather the lady knew in advance, such as an injury or a sore shoulder, say so. If you are self-conscious, you can say that too. She will take it in the spirit you mean it.

“What if I cannot relax?”

It is normal not to relax straight away. Nerves usually ease once you know what happens next.

A few things help. Use the en-suite shower before you start, because it gives you a few minutes to settle. Lie back and let the low light and the quiet do their work. Breathe out slowly a couple of times. Say that you are nervous, because naming it takes some of the pressure off.

Most people find that the moment they stop trying to relax is the moment they do.

“What if I change my mind?”

Then you change your mind. You can meet the ladies and leave without paying. We do not charge a fee if the ladies do not suit you.

Once your session has started, you can still ask to pause or stop at any time, and so can she.

“Someone might see me”

This is the most practical worry, so here are the practical facts.

• You are not on show. Ladybirds sits among the shops and houses of Northenden village, so people come and go on Palatine Road all day.
• The rooms are private. Each of our three guest rooms has its own en-suite shower.
• There is a discreet rear entrance off Mill Lane, open from 10:30am until 7pm. The location page has a short video of the route, so you can see it before you use it.
• Payment is in cash, so nothing appears on a card statement.
• Parking is on the side streets nearby, or on a short parking strip for shoppers.

“Am I too old, or have I left it too long?”

You need to be over 18. You do not need to explain why you are visiting, or why now.

When nerves are about something bigger

Sometimes nerves are not really about the visit. Persistent anxiety, low mood or a health worry need your GP. A visit is not a substitute. Being looked after for an hour can feel good, but it is not treatment.

Quick answers

Should I tell them it is my first time?

Yes. It is the most useful thing you can say.

Can I have a short session to start with?

Yes. Sessions start at 15 minutes, which can be a comfortable first step.

Can I stop at any time?

Yes, always. So can the lady you are with.

Do I have to talk during the session?

No. Some people chat, some prefer quiet. Either is fine.

If you are still unsure

Read the practical guide on what to wear and how to prepare. If a question is still on your mind, ask us before you visit, or read more about Ladybirds.

The answer to what to wear to a massage visit is simple. Wear whatever you would wear on a normal day. Nobody expects you to dress up, and you will not be wearing it for long.

There is no right way to turn up, but a few small things make the visit easier. They are all below, along with the questions people tend to feel awkward asking.

What to wear

A suit from work is fine. So are jeans, or whatever you slept in on the flight. Nobody at reception is judging your outfit.

A few practical points help:

• Clothes that come off and go back on easily. You change in a private room with an en-suite, and it is nicer not to wrestle with a lot of buttons afterwards.
• Leave the aftershave light. A heavy scent lingers in a warm, closed room. A little, on clean skin, is all you need.
• Bring as little as you can. Keys, wallet and phone are easy to keep together.

Should I shower before I arrive?

You do not need to. Every room at Ladybirds has its own en-suite shower, with laundry and toiletries. You are welcome to use it before you start.

If you are coming from the gym, a long journey or a hot day, you may feel more comfortable using it. That is what it is there for.

Eating and drinking beforehand

Eat normally, but avoid a heavy meal in the hour before. Lying down on a full stomach is rarely comfortable, at any massage.

Drink some water. After a flight or a long drive, you may have had very little.

Do not arrive drunk. Alcohol makes it harder to relax and harder to say what you want. If nerves are the real issue, our piece on first-visit nerves is a better place to start.

Grooming

You do not need to do anything special. Come as you are. The ladies notice whether you are relaxed and courteous far more than they notice anything else.

What to bring

• Cash. Ladybirds takes cash only, on every shift. There are cashpoints in Northenden village if you forget.
• Your phone, switched to silent. Useful for the journey, not needed once you are inside.
• Nothing else. Towels, toiletries and a shower are in every room.

Arriving discreetly

We are at 309b Palatine Road in Northenden, opposite the Esso station. There is no private car park, but there is a short parking strip for shoppers and plenty of side streets nearby. If you would rather not use the front, there is a discreet rear entrance off Mill Lane, open from 10:30am until 7pm. Many visitors do not realise it is there.

Our location page has the address and a short video of the route to the rear entrance. Watch it once before you set off.

Planning your time

Sessions run from 15 minutes to an hour, and the rates page lists each length. Add a little time either side for reception and the shower. Try not to book right up against a train, a meeting or a flight.

We are open every day, all year round. The day shift runs from 10:30am to 8:30pm, and the night shift from 8:30pm to 5:30am. The rota shows who is working on each one. After 7pm the rear entrance is closed, so plan for that if you want to use it.

We are 4.2 miles from Manchester Airport, about a ten-minute drive, and close to the M60. That makes a visit between flights realistic if you leave enough time.

The one thing to think about beforehand

Think for a moment about how long you would like to stay, and whether you prefer to chat or stay quiet. Think, too, about what you would like her to know: a firmer touch, a slower pace, a sore shoulder. A sentence in your head is enough.

Then leave the rest of the day at the door. For the length of your session, nobody needs anything from you.

That small bit of thought does more for a good first visit than anything you wear. Our step-by-step guide to a first visit explains everything else that happens on the day.

Quick answers

Do I need to book?

No. You are welcome to call in and see who is working that day. Book ahead if you want a particular lady.

Can I come straight from work?

Yes. The en-suite shower is there if you want to freshen up first.

Are towels provided?

Yes. Laundry and toiletries are in every room.

Can I pay by card?

No. Ladybirds is cash only, on every shift.

Is there parking?

Yes. There is a short parking strip for shoppers and plenty of side streets near Palatine Road.

If anything is still unclear, send us a question before your visit, or read more about Ladybirds.

A first sensual massage visit starts long before anyone touches you. It starts with the phone call, the drive to Northenden and the moment a door closes behind you in a room lit pink or blue.

Most people are not worried about the massage itself. They are worried about the ten minutes before it. Where do I go? What do I say? Will it show that I have never done this before?

So here is the whole visit, in order. Ladybirds was established in 1984, and this guide covers each step, so the only surprise left is a pleasant one.

One fact matters more than the rest. You can meet the ladies and leave without paying if they do not suit you.

Before you arrive

Booking

You do not have to book. First-time visitors are welcome to call in and see who is working that day. Booking is how you make sure a particular lady is free at your time, so you are not left waiting if she is busy.

To book, phone us, or use the booking form on the profile of the lady you would like to see. Every profile is on our ladies page. Either way, we ask for five things. These are your name, the lady you have chosen, the date, your arrival time and how long you would like to stay.

The rota page shows who is working on each shift. The day shift runs from 10:30am to 8:30pm, and the night shift from 8:30pm to 5:30am. Check the rota before you book, so the lady you want is in.

Getting here

We are at 309b Palatine Road in Northenden, opposite the Esso station. The postcode for a satnav is M22 4HH. There is no private car park, but there is a short parking strip for shoppers and plenty of side streets nearby. We are 4.2 miles from Manchester Airport, about a ten-minute drive, and close to the M60.

There is also a discreet rear entrance off Mill Lane, open from 10:30am until 7pm. Many visitors do not realise it is there. Our location page has a short video of the route, plus public transport details and a local taxi number. The video is worth watching once before your first visit.

What to bring

Bring cash. We take cash only, on every shift, and there are cashpoints in Northenden village, within walking distance.

That is all you need. Each room has an en-suite shower, with laundry and toiletries. Our guide to what to wear and how to prepare covers the smaller questions. These include whether to shower first and whether to eat.

When you arrive

Reception

One of our friendly and discreet receptionists greets you and invites you into our comfortable lounge. You do not need a script. You can tell the receptionist it is your first time.

Meeting the ladies

In the lounge, you meet the ladies working that shift. You can chat, ask a question or say thank you.

When you have met everyone, let the receptionist know who you would like to see and for how long. If nobody feels right, say so. We do not charge a fee if the ladies do not suit you.

Paying

Payment is in cash. Our rates include the entry fee, so there is no separate door charge on top. The rates page sets out each session length, from 15 minutes to an hour.

The session

The room

You go to one of three private guest rooms. The lights are low, and each room glows in its own colour, from hot pink to deep blue. There is a wide bed made up with fresh white sheets and a soft throw, and the door closes behind you.

Each room has its own en-suite shower, air conditioning and fresh laundry. The photographs on our site are real, so you can see the rooms before you visit. When visitors send us feedback, the two things they mention most are clean rooms and friendly staff.

Use the shower before you start. Warm water is the easiest way to leave the day behind, and by the time you step out, the nerves have usually gone with it.

During the session

The session is private, and the time is yours. There is nothing to perform and nothing to prove. Let her set the pace, or tell her what you like. You can ask to pause or stop at any time, and so can she.

Worried about nerves, or about not being able to relax? Our piece on first-visit nerves covers the worries people rarely say out loud.

Leaving

When your time is up, there is no rush for the door. The shower and fresh laundry are there for you before you dress. Take the time you need, and step back out into the evening a little lighter than you came in.

Quick answers

Do I need to book?

No. You are welcome to call in and see who is working. Book ahead if you want to see a particular lady.

How early should I arrive?

Arrive at the time you booked. The receptionist will invite you into the lounge.

Can I change my mind at reception?

Yes. You can meet the ladies and leave without paying if they do not suit you.

How long does a visit take?

Sessions run from 15 minutes to an hour. Allow a little extra time for reception and the shower.

What are the opening hours?

Every day, all year round. The day shift runs from 10:30am to 8:30pm, and the night shift from 8:30pm to 5:30am.

Is Ladybirds over 18 only?

Yes. Ladybirds is for adults over 18 only, and every lady is over 18.

Still have a question?

Ask us before you visit. A question answered by email is one less thing on your mind at the door. Ladybirds has offered sensual massage in Manchester since 1984.