| Tantric massage: if the name if this | | | | make the skin feel relaxed and sensitive |
| treatment makes you think of something | | | | to the touch of the other person. Lie on |
| enjoyable, your thinking is correct. | | | | a soft surface and use pillows to make |
| Often, massage is given as a medical | | | | yourself the most comfortable. |
| treatment, to heal or relieve pain from | | | | This form of massage puts the partners |
| injured muscles or tendons. Tantric | | | | in a vulnerable spot, where they must |
| massage, on the other hand, is a sensual | | | | yield to one another's touch and be |
| massage which is used to increase the | | | | willing to be open to each other. |
| romantic bond between two partners. | | | | Although it may seem like mainly |
| This form of massage has its origins in | | | | physical contact takes place, tantric |
| India, and includes more than just the | | | | massage allows the partners to share |
| massaging of the body. Partners must | | | | intimacy with one another on an |
| also focus on breathing, visualization | | | | emotional level that they may never have |
| and meditation. By combining all of | | | | experienced before. |
| these elements together, both partners | | | | If you are self-conscious or have low |
| become more in touch with each other's | | | | self-esteem, this experience can help |
| thoughts and feelings, as well as | | | | you to learn to appreciate your body. It |
| becoming more aware of themselves and | | | | can also help you to boost the |
| their own body. | | | | confidence of your partner as you enjoy |
| For the ideal tantric massage, partners | | | | being close to him or her and helping |
| take turns massaging each other. For the | | | | him or her to feel loved and accepted. |
| best massage, use oil on the fingertips, | | | | Don't be embarrassed to suggest this |
| either scented or unscented. It is | | | | form of massage to your partner; it can |
| essential that the entire surface of the | | | | help to rejuvenate your relationship. |
| body receives the massage, in order to | | | | |