How To: Give A Great Massage

Essential Knowledge: How To Give A Great Massage

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This isn't going to be a Playboy instructional video on how to handle women too beautiful to exist in real life and how to make them respond in ways no one has ever heard of. The idea here is to turn you into a massage master Jedi, a relaxation guru if you will.

That's really what a good rubdown is — a way to relieve stress and channel positive energy through to the other person. Not only is it one of the best ways to signal to your partner that you're ready to move to the next level physically, but it's also a fantastic way to let her know how much you care.

You're probably familiar with specific types of massages. Shiatsu is an Eastern art that combines acupuncture with acupressure to allow the regulation of the energy flow. Rolfing is another medically oriented technique aimed at the straightening of the body, strongly resembling chiropractic.

The best known, however, is the Swedish massage, which is pretty much what will be covered here. It's a full body massage with relaxation as its goal. Other styles such as sports massage, reflexology, myotherapy, and myofascial release are also of a therapeutic nature.

Before you get started with a massage

The environment in which you intend to proceed should be carefully mulled over. It should be relaxing in most fundamental way. There shouldn't be any children or pets around to interrupt. The room must be at a comfortable temperature and your woman shouldn't be subjected to any drafts. Take the time to dim the lights and make sure the drapes are pulled shut so that there are no distractions. It's not enough just to light a scented candle; make sure your environment is clean and uncluttered.

Plan on summoning the music connoisseur within you and make a playlist of relaxing music. For relaxation's sake, we prefer instrumental compositions. The mellow jazz of Dave Brubeck or Stan Getz are worth trying.

Your woman should be comfortable with you; if she doesn't feel completely at ease, then she won't be able to fully let go. She should entirely disrobe once you assure her that her more intimate parts will be covered. It is possible to work around bra straps and panty lines but it should be avoided if possible.

Come to the massage equipped

She should lie down on a hard surface so that all her muscles are adequately supported: a firm mattress or a futon are ideal. Also, allow enough space for you to be able to circulate around her and work contentedly.

Have towels on hand. Not only will you need some to cover her where the sun isn't supposed to shine, but it is also important to cover the areas that you have already massaged so that the body heat you will have generated won't escape and leave her chilly. A folded towel or a small pillow should be provided for her head.

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