I'm glad you mentioned that. The article and the video both commented on the intimacy obvious physical intimacy of the act, but also on the emotional impact one felt, rather than any sort of conventional sexuality. Yeah, it's a bummer that they're charging for it, but I guess on the plus side, if one were to find a partner interested in figuring out what the deal is, plenty of experimentation would be in order. $15,000 bucks for certification though? C'mon.Otherwise though I think there is something to genital massage that is more than just sexualized "jerking off," and that the ensuing interpersonal bond is absolutely desirable.
Update: I tried this on my gf a few times. Got it right the third time. She said she hallucinated that she was a jellyfish.