Massage

A massage is a kind of relaxation Sims can receive, which is generally from a massage table. Sims can give or receive a massage to another Sim if the massage table is present on the lot.

The Sims: Superstar

Impruv U Pettegrew Massage Table

Relax and rejuvenate with the Impruv U Pettegrew Massage Table. Not unlike a blue, padded, magic-carpet drifting into the clouds of wonderland, the 2-inch thick luxury massage mat, with patented tension-absorbing-weave, will float away the stress of a hectic day. Your home spa is complete with the Impruv U Pettegrew Massage Table and a phone call to a massage professional. You deserve it!
Game	The Sims: Superstar
Buyable	Buy mode
Price	§236
Type	Comfort
Size	1x2

Massages can be obtained at the Impruv U Pettegrew Massage Table introduced in The Sims: Superstar. The massage table can be purchased on both residential and community lots. If placed on a community lot, it will automatically spawn a masseuse, otherwise the Sim must pick up the phone and hire one. Receiving a massage will boost a Sim's comfort motives.

The Sims 2: Bon Voyage

Soft'n'Tender Massage Table

There comes a time in all our lives where all we want to do is lie face down on a padded table and feel the firm hands of a professional masseuse on our skin. The Soft'n'Tender Massage Table makes such moments possible, providing a soft, plushy surface to plop down upon and convenient head-hole to stick heads into. One visit to the Soft'n'Tender Massage Table and you'll never be the same again.
Game	The Sims 2: Bon Voyage
Buyable	Buy mode
Price	§750
Type	Comfort, Energy, Fun
Size	1x3

Massage is a feature in The Sims 2: Bon Voyage. It is one of the main attractions in each vacation destination. By default, all Sims know the Swedish Massage. Each vacation destination has its own unique massage, which Sims can receive for §100 or learn for §500 from the masseuse. Learning a massage will enable Sims to give it to other Sims, and get a vacation memento. They cannot, however, teach it to other Sims. The massages are Deep Tissue Massage from Three Lakes, Acupressure Massage from Takemizu Village, and Hot Stone Massage from Twikkii Island.

Massages are given via the Soft'n'Tender Massage Table. Only an adult or elder can give or receive a massage.^[1] If there are more than two adults or elders on a lot, clicking on the massage table will allow the selected Sim to give a massage to a specified Sim, or ask another Sim to give them a massage.

Receiving a massage replenishes a Sim's comfort, energy, and fun motives, as well as social which also builds relationship with the giver. Different types of massage have different effects; i.e. Acupressure Massage gives the most energy, while Swedish Massage gives the most comfort. Below is the list of massage effects:

Massage	Comfort	Energy	Fun	Learned from
Acupressure	1	4	1	Takemizu Village
Deep Tissue	2	2	2	Three Lakes
Hot Stone	2	1	3	Twikkii Island
Swedish	4	1	1	-

With Open for Business, Sims can sell massages to customers in a business. Customers won't autonomously buy a massage though, so they have to be offered one.

Gallery

A Sim receiving a massage

The Sims 3

Infinite Zen Massage Table

Feeling overworked? Sore or tired? Or just wanting to get loosened up so you can spend a few more hours at the gym? Then the Infinite Zen Massage Table is the perfect way to find Nirvana. Your Sims will be on pins and needles during Acupunture, they will feel the heat with a Hot Stone Massage, or they may get steamy with a Romantic Massage - the choice is yours!
Game	The Sims 3 Store
Buyable	Buy mode
Price	§550
Type	Comfort
Size	3x3

In The Sims 3, Sims can receive a massage as a romantic interaction, from the spa, or from the massage premium content. Receiving any of these massages can get rid of the "Sore" moodlet, as well as the wish to get a massage.

From the spa, Sims can purchase Shiatsu Massage (§50), Swedish Massage (§250), or Deep Tissue (§500). Getting these massages will give Sim "Relaxed" moodlet for 12 hours with +25, +50, or +75 mood depending on the massage. The Infinite Zen Massage Table has 5 types of massages. Unlike Bon Voyage, the massage table from the store doesn't have a masseuse NPC, so Sims must ask from or offer massage to anyone.^[2] The massage table is free from charge, but the table itself costs §550.

The types of massages from the massage table are the following:

Swedish Massage - "Relaxed" moodlet
Deep Tissue Massage - "Loose and Limber" moodlet
Acupuncture Massage - "Finding Nirvana" or "Pinched Nerve" moodlet
Hot Stone Massage - "Pebble Prepped" or "Hot Stones" moodlet
Romantic Massage - "High Fertility" moodlet

Moodlet Name	Mood Effect	Time Period	From	Game Dialog/Description	Notes
Relaxed	+25, +50, +75	12 Hours	Day Spa, Massage Table	Sims love the rhythmic pounding of well-trained hands on the overly tense muscles of the body. So relaxing!	Select "Massage" at the Day Spa menu. The more you pay, the higher the mood boost. Eliminates "Sore" moodlet. Gained from a Swedish massage from the massage table for +50.
Loose and Limber	+20	12 Hours	Massage Table	Massage a little to the left...a little higher...right there! Ahhhhhh!	From Deep Tissue massage
Finding Nirvana	+20	4 Hours	Massage Table	(Sim Name) is now happy that many years ago, someone decided to poke needles in their back to see what happened.	From Acupuncture massage
Pinched Nerve	-25	4 Hours	Massage Table	Apparently the acupuncture pressure points chart needs an update!	From Acupuncture massage
Pebble Prepped	+20	4 Hours	Massage Table	Smooth. Warm. Relaxing. That is a combination that (Sim Name) could get used to!	From Hot Stone massage
Hot Stones	-20	4 Hours	Massage Table	That felt more like hot coals than hot stones!	From Hot Stone massage
High Fertility	+20	24 Hours	Infinite Zen Massage Table	There was just something magical about that Romantic Massage. (Sim Name)'s fertility has increased.	From Romantic massage to female Sim. During this moodlet trying for Baby will result in twins or triplets.