Mick Hartley

More Japanese-style lubricity, via Japundit:

Giving an entirely new meaning to “exercise balls” is a new health method gaining popularity in Japan. But instead of an air-filled sphere, the balls used are the exerciser’s own, according to Asahi Geino…

The 40-year-old vocalist explains how the method works.

“You grab the sack and give it a yank, then gently move the skin around in circles while still pulling on it,” he says. “I’m constantly putting my hands in my pockets and pulling on my sack five to six hours a day, whether I’m at home watching TV or outside somewhere. I think for beginners, though, a 1-minute set would be more than enough.”

Scrotal therapy is catching on:

Miss Phuket Ikebukuro Higashi, a Thai-style massage parlor in Tokyo, offers a testicle massage additional option to its 1-hour massage sessions. It’s proving to be popular.

“Testicle massages improve circulation and liver functions and boost male bodily functions,” Thai masseuse Izumi tells Asahi Geino. “About 97 percent of our customers take up the option of having their testicles manipulated.”

I like that they’re keeping statistics: sounds like a well-run place, this massage parlor. Of course what the prurient amongst us (yes, that means you) can’t help wondering is how many of their clients, when offered the testicular massage option – “would you like to have your testicles manipulated now?” – “oh go on then” – believe they’re going to get something a little more, well, stimulating. Then again, without wishing to call into question the integrity of the staff at Miss Phuket Ikebukuro Higashi, one wonders how often they get it: “listen, um, while you’re down there….”