when i got my first massage i wasn't nervous, but only because my mom was the massage therapist!! but i do totally understand where you're coming from, i'm very modest and there isn't many times when i feel comfortable stripping. my mom and her friends who are also massage therapists absolutely DO NOT focus on the client's nakedness. when they have their little meetings, they talk about new techniques, not about who is fat and who is hot. i promise that they are hired to do a professional job, they won't be looking at you. it does feel better when you're completely naked (i have gotten a massage from another massage therapist other than my mom), but if you feel more comfortable wearing you underwear (i don't think you're allowed to wear your bra) then it's up to you obviously, after a few times of going you might get more relaxed and get comfortable enough to take all your clothes off. also, you might fell more comfortable having a girl give you a massage instead of a guy, just for reassurance. [=