Repeated 'happy ending' requests forces Nakuru spa to enforce strict rules

At Blissful Whispers Wellness Spa, there’s a unique policy where male clients are only eligible for a massage if accompanied by a lady.

Mtaa Wangu discovered this through a post on the spa's social media, prompting curiosity about the rationale behind the rule. 

The post read, 'When a man comes for a massage alone, and he knows we can only massage a man if accompanied with a wife or girlfriend to our spa.' 

In a phone interview, Founder Eddah Wamuti explains that the decision was made two years ago, after repeated incidents where male clients acted unprofessionally, requesting services beyond the scope of a massage, commonly referred to as a happy ending.

“We decided that male clients should be accompanied by their wives or girlfriends to ensure a respectful, professional environment,” Eddah states. 

Eddah notes that there were three instances in which she had to stop sessions because the clients crossed the line.

Eddah clarifies that the policy isn’t about restricting personal choices, but about maintaining the spa’s integrity and safety of her staff. 

She notes that single male clients without partners can still receive a massage as long as they bring a female companion, regardless of the relationship.

The spa offers a couple’s package for male clients, allowing partners to enjoy a massage together. 

For unaccompanied men, Eddah notes that they politely refer them to other spas.

However, the spa provides a range of other services for men, such as facials and beard or chest waxing, that do not require a chaperone.