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Giving A Romantic Massage
Beauty and love can be shown in many ways but none quite as personal and
loving as a massage. Many times, a massage can lead to better communication and
understanding with your partner. Other times, it's just the knowledge that
someone is devoting their time to making you feel incredible that make's it
extra special. Massage has been said to be a dance of love with your fingertips.
Given correctly it can be one of the most intensly sensual moments you can share
with your partner. And not surprisely, since the skin is the largest sensory
organ in the body! For your next gift, why not give the gift of massage?
You Will Need:
*a willing recipient
*a quite place
*a warm place
*oil or lotion
*a towel
*a padded area
*gentle music
*props |
Massage Ingredients:
You'll need some type of oil or lotion. Fragrant oils are fine, but keep in
mind your partner's sensitivity to smells or skin irritations. Also check to
see if they are allergic to any kind of oil or lotion. If you'd rather not
use the oils or lotions, try cornstarch. It truly works wonderfully. :)
Next, you'll need to decide on a location. Obviously not many have access to
a massage table so you can create the next best thing!
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A sturdy tabletop padded with foam or blankets works great. Otherwise, try a
padded floor or, for the more adventurous, a large towel on the beach or
secluded park. If you plan on doing the massage outside, take precautions
against insects, excessive heat or coldness. If staying inside is more
appealing, then allow for no distractions! This means unplug the phone and
arrange for no one else to be in the house, including children. Wherever you
choose, make sure you have easy and comfortable access to both the right and
left sides of your partner's body and that the temperature is warm. If need be,
cover the areas of the body you're not working on with a light comfortable
blanket, or use a portable heater.
You'll also need a towel or two to wipe your hands or your partner. A towel can
also come in very handy in the case of a spill. :)
For your covering cloth, make sure to select something that is OK to be oiled. A
sheet works perfectly.
The most enticing part of a massage can often be the atmosphere in which it is
presented. If quality time is spent on setting the mood, you both will reap the
rewards! Play some soft relaxing classical, jazz or "mood" music in the
background. You can play anything without any harsh rythms or words.
Candlelight, incense and flowers are wonderful mood setters as well. Try to make
the setting evoke a feeling of sensuality and comfort. Take some time and make
sure you have plenty of pillows and comfortable blankets. Consider it your
temple of love.
Props are a wonderful addition to any massage. Anything that is soft to the
touch, but not too light so as to tickle is wonderful. Feathers, a silk scarf,
flowers, flannel strips, etc. work beautifully. If using a feather, make sure
not to do it too lightly. :) If you decide to use props, keep them within easy
reach.
Massage Tips:
Before starting, make sure your partner is comfortable and doesn't need
anything. (i.e. they don't have to go to the restroom, aren't hungry, etc.)
To start, you might want to give them a simple back rub or a head massage (an
often overlooked sensual area). This will get you and your partner into
communication with each other as well as let your partner get used to your
touch. Once you're both ready, have your partner lie down on their stomach.
Stradle your partner's body (a leg on each side) and begin to let your fingers
stroke lightly, starting from the neck down. Each stroke should begin from the
spine and roll off the sides of your partner's body. Remember that continous
movement is the key. Always try to keep even pressure between each hand.
When you place or remove your hands, use a glide on, glide off style of
touching. Glide on in the direction your hands will be moving on or off the
body. Maintain a continous flow while massaging. Make your movements blend
together, each one enhancing the preceding one and preparing for the next. Your
strokes should be fluid, never jerky. Always take your hands around or out of
the body rather then stopping in mid-flow.
Keep the massage varied. Often change the tempo, rythm and pressure. While the
point is to relax your partner, you don't want them to fall asleep! :)
If you're unsure of how much pressure to give, lighter is usually better.
Although, it is best to go by what your partner prefers. Also, if there are two
of something, massage them both equally (i.e. both legs, both arms, etc.).
Make sure your recipient is enjoying what you are doing. You can usually tell,
but if you're not sure, ask them.
Be comfortable and confident with yourself and what you're doing. This is your
gift to your partner - let that show. From here, let your heart be your guide
and your instincts rule your fingers.
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