NAC640C.400. “Sexual activity” interpreted.

As used in subsection 4 of NRS 640C.700, the Board interprets the phrase “sexual activity” to include, without limitation:

     1. Sexual intercourse;

     2. Examining or touching the genitals, anus or any sexualized body part except as otherwise provided in subsection 4 of NRS 640C.700;

     3. Rubbing against a client for sexual gratification;

     4. Kissing;

     5. Hugging, touching, fondling or caressing of a romantic or sexual nature;

     6. Not allowing a client privacy to dress or undress except as may be necessary in a medical emergency or custodial situation;

     7. Not providing a client a gown or draping except as may be necessary in a medical emergency;

     8. Removing the client’s clothing or gown or draping without consent, except as may be necessary in a medical emergency or in a custodial setting;

     9. Encouraging masturbation or any other sex act in the presence of the massage therapist;

     10. Dressing or undressing in the presence of the client;

     11. Masturbation or any other sex act by the massage therapist in the presence of the client;

     12. Suggesting or discussing the possibility of dating or beginning a sexual or romantic relationship before the professional relationship ends;

     13. Terminating the professional relationship with the client for the purpose of dating or pursuing a romantic or sexual relationship;

     14. Discussing the sexual history, preference or fantasies of the massage therapist;

     15. Any behavior, gesture or expression that may reasonably be interpreted as seductive or sexual;

     16. Making statements regarding the client’s body, appearance, sexual history or sexual orientation other than for legitimate health care purposes;

     17. Sexually demeaning behavior including any verbal or physical contact which may reasonably be interpreted as demeaning, humiliating, embarrassing, threatening or harming a client;

     18. Photographing or filming the body or any body part of a client other than for legitimate health care purposes; and

     19. Showing a client sexually explicit photographs other than for legitimate health care purposes.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. of Massage Therapists by R009-07, eff. 6-17-2008)