How did I end up in this man’s arms? Oleksii. Mid-40s. Shaved head, long beard, very strong. For three quarters of an hour he walked and kneaded me using classic massage techniques: neck, shoulders, back, arms, legs, soles of my feet, my muscles were pleasantly stretched and irritated. But now, on Oleksii’s instructions, I have moved to the heel seat.

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