| A massage is one of the best ways to relax, repair | | | | sure to always keep a hand on your partner's back. |
| sore muscles, and obtain numerous other health | | | | This way you startle him or her by taking your hands |
| benefits. While no one can really duplicate the hands | | | | off and then putting them back on their back when |
| and technique of a professional massage artist, you | | | | they aren't expecting it. Finally, when you're giving the |
| can give your partner a massage that at least helps | | | | massage you never can go wrong with circular |
| to relax him or her, not to mention scoring you some | | | | motions and gentle pressure on any parts of the |
| points, at essentially no cost to yourself. Here are | | | | body. |
| some tips on how to give a great massage. | | | | When you are giving the massage, you should try to |
| If you're not using oil, the only "tool" you're using to | | | | focus on the neck and shoulders along with |
| give a massage is your hands. Make sure that your | | | | whatever other body parts your partner says are |
| hands are clean, including under the fingernails, and | | | | sore or stiff. The neck and shoulders are where |
| that they are smooth as well. Use some moisturizer | | | | most people carry their tension, so they almost |
| on your hands if you have to. Rough hands can | | | | always need a decent rub down. To loosen them up, |
| change what should be a great massage into an | | | | use both hands and apply pressure to the upper back |
| awful one if you try rubbing hands that have the | | | | and push it through the shoulders to the neck then |
| texture of sandpaper on your partner's back. | | | | gently pinch the trapezius muscles, the muscles at |
| Now that your hands are ready, you need to create | | | | the top of your shoulders. If you're working on the |
| an atmosphere for the massage. Find a place where | | | | back, apply gentle pressure and massage in circles |
| you won't be disturbed and your partner will be | | | | from the lower back to the upper back. Finally, if |
| comfortable laying down for a little bit. If one of you | | | | you're working on the arms or legs always make |
| prefers, you can use scented oils or candles while | | | | sure the massage toward the heart, using the same |
| you are doing the massage. | | | | circular motions as earlier. |
| When you start doing the massage there's three | | | | Being able to give your partner a great massage will |
| basic things you have to know. First, be aware of | | | | not only put them in a better mood and give them |
| your partner's body. Take note of how they react | | | | some health benefits, but it will also score you some |
| when you touch certain areas in certain ways. Your | | | | serious brownie points. If you follow the tips in this |
| partner's body will give you feedback on what you're | | | | article you will be well on your way to becoming a |
| doing right and what you're doing wrong. Also make | | | | great home massage artist. |