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