A Jersey City woman who consented to having her breasts and buttocks massaged at a Downtown health club said she thought it was normal and thought the masseur was gay, according to police reports said.

But hours later she filed criminal charges against the man after she learned he was in a relationship with a woman and the manager of Club H Fitness told her the massage was not proper, reports said.

The 30-year-old masseur, a Jersey City resident, made his first appearance on the charge of criminal sexual contact in Central Judicial Processing court today via video link from Hudson County jail in Kearny. He was clearly shocked when he learned of the charge against him.

The 20-year-old victim said she was getting a massage from the masseur at the club at around 3:15 p.m. yesterday and he asked her if she wanted her "glutes and breasts" massaged, reports said, adding that he said it was a regular practice. She consented, and the masseur removed all her clothing and proceeded, reports said.

Her boyfriend works at the club, reports said.

She told police she felt uncomfortable during the massage but "was under the impression that it was a regular practice" and the masseur "was of a homosexual orientation," reports said. Later she told her father what happened, he called the club and police, and she filed charges, reports said.

The victim said she has had numerous massages, including by the accused masseur, and had never been touched that way, reports said. A warrant for his arrest was signed at 8:44 p.m. yesterday.

When questioned by the club manager, the suspect told him the victim had consented to having her breasts and buttocks massaged and that it was a normal massage practice, reports said.

When the masseur appeared in court today Hudson County Assistant Prosecutor Howard Bell told the judge that "Due to some statements made by the victim, there are some potential problems with the case."

"What should I do now, I am completely surprised," the suspect said in court today. "Should I say something?" The public defender advised him to remain silent.

The suspect was ordered released on his own recognizance. CJP Judge Richard Nieto ordered he have no contact with the victim and told him he would be notified by mail of his next court date.