Uh, huh. I do realize the Fifties were a different time. But, with all due respect to the Duke, even a “rub down” from another guy would be unpalatable (to me anyway). Quite frankly, I’m not even sure what the difference is between a rub down and a massage. Its still another guy touching your body to make you feel good. No thanks.
I understand your point about not wanting to be touched by another man, but you have to realize that there are a lot of massages that are not done just to make you feel good. They’re done for real physical problems, to help with the pain of old injuries or to help seriously spasmed muscles. If you’re a big man with big muscles and bones, sometimes a big male physical therapist or masseuse finds it easier to apply the necessary force.
Which is not to say there aren’t some women masseuses who are tremendously strong. Still, sometimes it helps when a trained, knowledgeable guy takes his 180 pounds and unstrings your back or shoulder.