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The Beginner’s Guide to Massage
Make your partner's week with these massage pointers.
by Sarika Dani
Do:
-Turn off phones; remove distractions; play soft music.
-Make the environment warm (at least 70 degrees F). Light healthy soy candles such as Ergo (www.ergocandle.com) or Suntouched (www.eathlybody.com), which melt into moisturizing massage oil.
-Oil everything except the scalp. Try Jurlique’s Romance Blend (www.jurlique.com), a heady mix of orange, patchouli, and ylang ylang, or D.I.Y.: safflower oil with a few drops of lemon juice.
-Have towels handy.
-Repeat the same strokes over and over.
-Quietly disappear when the massage is over.
Do not:
-Massage on a bed—create a soft surface on the floor.
-Talk, or massage while your partner is reading or watching TV.
-Probe or poke the body.
-Break body contact.
-Apply pressure to the spine or back below the ribs, when the kidneys are unprotected.
-Change the rhythm or pace of your strokes.
-Wear a watch or jewelry.
-Say “My turn!” after you have finished.
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1 dora_rice // Jun 1, 2008 at 9:58 am
A good massage from someone you love is heaven.
2 Anonymous // May 13, 2006 at 3:14 pm
WE take turns massaging each other, and sometimes use a small heat/vibrating massager for the large muscle groups. Very therapeutic and sensual, as well!
3 Anonymous // May 13, 2006 at 3:11 pm
I offer my lover a full body massage at least once a month, and lesser ones nightly. It sets a lovely mood, and allows him to relax and enjoy the TRIP. It also turns me on to caress his body!!