| Since ancient times, it has been an instinctive | | | | formula to your hands first and then rub them |
| human response that when we hurt ourselves, | | | | together so they are warm too. Keep the |
| we give it a good rub and the hurt goes away. | | | | massage formula close by so that you can |
| This basic instinct has slowly evolved over the | | | | replenish when necessary. |
| centuries into the healing form of massage. A | | | | It is a good idea for your partner to take a hot |
| sensual massage will affect all the senses and be | | | | bath or shower before you begin (this opens up |
| a great stress reliever. Your partner will be | | | | the pores and loosens up the muscles). When |
| wonderfully relaxed and become so much closer | | | | ready, your partner should lie face down across |
| to you and as an added bonus, toxins will be | | | | the bed with the arms at the side. Pillows can be |
| removed from the body. | | | | placed underneath the ankles and the hip area for |
| Preparation plays an important part in a successful | | | | extra comfort. Spread a sheet on top of your |
| sensual massage. Creating the right environment | | | | partner, removing from each part of the body as |
| means that lighting, sound, scent and the room | | | | you massage that area. Tell your partner what |
| temperature are special ingredients. Make sure | | | | you are going to do as you progress so there are |
| there is soft lighting or even better, scented | | | | no unexpected surprises. Once you start the |
| candles. If you are going to use a bed, table or | | | | massage, keep in contact with the skin from |
| even the floor, make sure there is plenty of | | | | start to finish and don't rush it. |
| padding so your partner is comfortable with lots | | | | If you have not done any massage before, it is a |
| of towels, blankets, sheets and pillows. A CD | | | | good idea to practice all the basic strokes on |
| player is a must with soothing, relaxing music and | | | | yourself first. Keep this up for several practice |
| the player must be able to repeat (it won't help | | | | runs until you feel confident enough to move on |
| the mood and the flow if you have to jump up to | | | | to your partner and can amaze them with your |
| change a CD!) For extra comfort, have a jug of | | | | expertise! Practicing on yourself also helps you to |
| drinking water with glasses at hand. | | | | understand how the massage feels and how |
| Privacy is vital so make sure the door is locked | | | | much pressure you need to exert or whether |
| and of course, turn off the mobile phone. The | | | | your touch needs to be lighter. |
| room temperature should be at least 78 degrees | | | | Sensual massage has been used for many |
| - a shivering partner would soon lose interest in | | | | thousands of years and has been practiced by |
| your gift of a sensual massage. The sensual | | | | young and old alike using natural essential oils. In |
| massage formula you are going to use should be | | | | sensual massage, both the giver and the receiver |
| warmed before you start - either in the | | | | of the massage are often naked and there is |
| microwave or by placing the bottle in a bowl of | | | | usually some sexual arousal. This is excellent for |
| warm water. Make sure your hands are clean and | | | | couples to help develop intimacy. |
| your nails trim with no rough edges. Apply the | | | | |