Monday, July 22, 2013

The Benefits of Positive Touch in Relationships - Couples Massage


Many forms of massage and bodywork works around the knowledge of pleasure while being massaged. The chemical in the body produces pleasure moods and feelings of connectedness increases during massage. Therapeutic benefits of couples massage allows connectedness with someone close to you, this is especially good if you feel uncomfortable seeing a professional massage therapist (professional massage therapist are taught touch appropriate conduct, reducing sexual arousal).

Couples massage does not need to be erotic or sexual, it can just be another form of love communication between two people. In our culture we place touch communication at the bottom of our expressive traits believing it is not needed. We can not survive without touch, a newborn baby will die if left untouched. Research has shown a person is less likely to turn to crime and violence if touch (hugs, massage, holding hands) was given during childhood.

Different areas of the body reflect different tactile issues. Research shows that some area's of the body are more sensitive in terms of emotion or erotic interpretation.

When doing a swap massage with your partner, use a pleasant smelling oil or moisturiser. Keep hands moulded to the muscles that you are massaging, like on the back of the legs and use long gliding strokes, this helps induce a relaxed response. Make sure you listen to your partner and check the pressure and technique to make sure it feels relaxing. Use candles to bring ambience to the room and make sure the partner being massaged is comfortable on a padded floor with pillows and towel to support lower back and legs.

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