Who wouldn’t love a massage every now and then to ease the stress and tension from everyday life? The gift of massage is a wonderful way to show how much you care about someone and if that special someone happens to be your significant other, you’ll definitely score brownie points. To really show you care, offer to do the massage for your sweetie. This not only means more quality time, it also saves you money and the hassle of making an appointment at the local day spa.

The great thing about massage is that you don’t have to be a professional masseuse in order to treat your significant other to their very own massage session. However, it does help to know some tips and tricks of the trade so that your gift comes out just the way you planned. You’ll want your significant other to remember the experience and if you do a good enough job, they can return the favor!

The first step for setting up the perfect massage sessions is to set the mood. Evening makes for the best time - make sure that your sweetie doesn’t have any other commitments and is able to set aside at least an hour to enjoy their massage. Set aside a special area of your home for the massage - the bedroom is ideal. Make sure to remove any clutter and distractions from the area, such as magazines, clothes, shoes, books, etc. It goes without saying that the television should not be on. Add an air of romance by using tea light candles around the room so that it creates a soft glow during the massage. This is much better than using the regular lights.

Using music is also the perfect way to create your own romantic atmosphere for the massage. Choose music that your significant other likes and will promote a feeling of relaxation and calm. If you have the time, you can even put together your own music CD of special songs that will help you both get into the moment.

Now that things are set, it’s time to have your sweetie get comfortable on the bed or other level surface to begin the massage. It is important to have oil of some kind to use. This will help your hands glide along their skin much easier and really allow the massage to penetrate into the muscles. Give your honey a pillow to rest their head on and make sure they are completely comfortable before starting. It is a good idea to first start at the top and work your way down. Begin by using your fingertips in gentle circular motions in the area below the ears, on the side of their neck. Play with different pressure levels and ask your honey what feels good to them. It is important to have feedback during the process so that you can tailor the massage to your significant other’s taste. After working on the neck, move down and expand the massage to their shoulders, kneading the tight areas loose to release any tension. If there is a specific area your honey wants you to work on, spend more time working on that area before moving on. The back is one of the main areas you can focus on your massage but for an added treat, also include the arms, hands and even the fingers. These areas have special pressure points that, when massaged just right, provides a flood of relaxing sensations. Devote the same amount of attention to the legs and feet as well.

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