Want to get closer to your partner? Sensual massage is a new approach you can try. Not only does sensual massage soothe the mind and body, this intimate contact allows your brain to release oxytocin, which is known as the love hormone, and helps to increase intimacy and build a bond with each other.
What is sensual massage?
Sensual massage, which can also be referred to as erotic massage, differs from traditional massage in that it increases the sense of intimacy and mental connection with each other. Sensual massage enhances the senses through the use of aromatherapy, soothing music, and a comfortable environment to enhance pleasure and achieve a soothing effect on the body and mind.
What are the benefits of sensual massage?
Sensual massage can bring more than just physical comfort, it can even enhance the sense of intimacy, the following are the more specific benefits that sensual massage can bring.
Relaxation: Sensual massage can relieve stress and anxiety, and controlling stress is important for our physical and mental health. Sensual massage can relax muscles, and mental tension, making you calmer as well as improving your mood. This makes you more relaxed and allows you to have a better quality of sleep.
Immunity Boosting: Sensual massage can have a cortisol-lowering effect as well as boosting the immune system. It improves blood circulation and strengthens the body's defense mechanisms. Regular sensual massage can also help with inflammation and even improve the condition of some chronic diseases.
Enhances sexual function: Sensual massage can add spice to sex, increase stimulation as well as boost libido. Sensual massage can also enrich foreplay activities, enhance stimulation as foreplay, and allow the body to become sexually aroused while increasing intimacy with each other.
How to Perform Sensual Massage?
After learning about sensual massage, you want to add sensual massage to your sexual activities. Then the following ways can help you better implement.
1. Communication
If you want to try new activities in your existing sex life, then the first and most important thing is to communicate with your partner to understand each other's views, and if your partner is very interested, then you can further understand each other's preferences. Communication is a very effective way to learn about each other's preferences, boundaries, and to ensure that it is done in a mutually agreeable and safe environment.
Find out each other's preferred style of massage, where they like to be touched, what kind of intensity they prefer? How do you like to be touched and massaged. Talk about what each other wants from a sensual massage and whether it includes sexual contact.
2. Create an atmosphere
A sensual atmosphere can make a sensual massage more immersive, for example, dimming the lights in the room, lighting scented candles, playing sexy, soothing music. This will allow each other to increase the degree of concentration, relaxation and body and mind.
3. Add massage oil
Adding massage oil to a sensual massage can not only increase the smoothness, reduce the discomfort caused by friction and enhance the feeling of pleasure. If the weather is cold or you want to enhance the feeling, you can squeeze the massage oil in the palm of your hand, rub it on the palm of your hand a few times, and then apply it to your partner's body, which can increase the comfort level. As well as there are some oil-based lubricants that can also be used for sensual massage, you can also use them for lubrication.
4. Start Slow
When starting a massage, take your time in a soft, soothing way to help you get used to the intensity of the massage, and also to help you explore your partner's preferred intensity and style. Start with less sensitive areas, such as the back and shoulders, and move slowly and gently. You can watch your partner's reaction during this process or ask them how they feel. If the feeling is good, you can try other places, or increase the intensity of the massage. Starting the process slowly and gradually will help to increase intimacy and build a better bond with each other.
5. Explore the erogenous zones
Don't try to explore the erogenous zones at the beginning, when you start to try the sensitive areas, the genital areas. Make sure your partner is comfortable or ask for permission verbally. It is also important to explore the erogenous zones slowly, starting with gentle pressure to ensure that your partner is comfortable.
Aftercare
Sensual massage can be a comforting experience, but again, don't neglect aftercare, just as you should focus on sexual aftercare. Aftercare is more important than we think, and can include words of affirmation, compliments, hugs and other intimacies, as well as deeper communication with your partner. And it's also a time to rest and relax. This not only increases trust and intimacy with each other, but also helps to build an emotional link.