Tips on Getting Started with Romantic Massage Techniques for Your Partner
A romantic massage can be a great way to help your partner unwind at the end of the day, the perfect gift for birthdays or Valentine's Day or a sensual way for married couples to bond. Setting the right mood as well as making a loving connection makes all the difference between a simple massage and a romantic experience. Follow these tips to get you started.
Prepare Yourself
Educate yourself on proper massage techniques, beforehand, to prevent injury to your partner and to ensure your massage is the relaxing treat it was meant to be. Enroll in a massage class or study books on massage techniques. You can purchase massage books from any bookstore or rent them at your local library.
Select a Space
Select a firm, stable massage area such as a pallet of blankets, a futon or a large table padded with foam, towels, pillows or blankets. You want to avoid areas that are too soft, so your partner doesn't bounce around during the massage. The ideal area should allow easy access to both sides of your partner's body.
Set the Mood
Eliminate potential distractions, beforehand. Arrange for children to be away, turn off all phones and lock the doors.
Set the temperature in the room so it is neither too cold nor too hot so your partner enjoys a relaxing massage without excessive temperatures. Select a large towel or sheet to cover the areas of the body that are not being massaged.
Dim the lights and light lots of scented candles to create a romantic glow and soft fragrance. If you prefer, use unscented candles to create a romantic glow and use a potpourri pot or diffuser to emit a soft scent. Turn on relaxing music such as jazz or classical etc.
Select a Massage Oil
Prepare Yourself
Educate yourself on proper massage techniques, beforehand, to prevent injury to your partner and to ensure your massage is the relaxing treat it was meant to be. Enroll in a massage class or study books on massage techniques. You can purchase massage books from any bookstore or rent them at your local library.
Select a Space
Select a firm, stable massage area such as a pallet of blankets, a futon or a large table padded with foam, towels, pillows or blankets. You want to avoid areas that are too soft, so your partner doesn't bounce around during the massage. The ideal area should allow easy access to both sides of your partner's body.
Set the Mood
Eliminate potential distractions, beforehand. Arrange for children to be away, turn off all phones and lock the doors.
Set the temperature in the room so it is neither too cold nor too hot so your partner enjoys a relaxing massage without excessive temperatures. Select a large towel or sheet to cover the areas of the body that are not being massaged.
Dim the lights and light lots of scented candles to create a romantic glow and soft fragrance. If you prefer, use unscented candles to create a romantic glow and use a potpourri pot or diffuser to emit a soft scent. Turn on relaxing music such as jazz or classical etc.
Select a Massage Oil
Prepare For the Massage
The person receiving the massage should be freshly bathed or showered. For a spa-like touch, provide a soft robe and slippers. Before you begin the massage, make sure your partner isn't thirsty, hungry, has to use the bathroom or has just consumed a large meal. Laying face down on a full stomach could be uncomfortable.
Be sure your partner is comfortable. Exit the room while they get undressed and cover up as much or as little as they wish. Before you begin, ask your partner if there are specific areas you should avoid or pay close attention to, then steer clear of or focus on those areas.
The Massage
Be sure the massage fits your relationship. This should be a relaxing time for your partner, so keep the massage platonic so your partner isn't constantly on guard.
The purpose of a the massage is to relax your partner's entire body and make them feel loved. Devote equal time to each body part from head to toe. During the massage, periodically ask your partner what feels good and what doesn't, then adjust your touch accordingly.
Wear loose clothing and pull your hair back to avoid distractions. Have your partner lie down. Place pillows under their ankles, knees and neck.
If you are pressed for time, just ask your partner where they would like to be massaged. If they have knots in any particular area of their body or just enjoy having their feet etc. rubbed, then just focus on that. Giving the royal treatment to just one area of the body can be more heavenly than a head to toe massage.
There is no right or wrong way to begin your massage. Where you should start depends on what is natural for you. Some recommend beginning with the feet, then legs, then up to the upper body, before slowly working your way back down to the stomach and pelvic area.
Experiment until you find what works best for you and your partner. Just focus on your partner's response, then adjust the massage accordingly. The more you practice, the more it will become second nature to you. In the meantime, romantic massage is all about the quality of touch, so stay in the moment, and don't worry about doing it right.
Eugene Wood is a Licensed Massage Therapist with offices in New York City and Wantagh, Long Island. Learn more by visiting his website at: http://www.eugenewoodmassage.com/
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