Sensual
Massage Technique #2 - Percussion
If you’re familiar with the term, perhaps
you’ll wonder why percussion is included in a guide about sensual
massage.
The truth of the matter is, percussion is a
very effective way of loosening up stiff muscles and improving
blood circulation.
Percussion has four basic
movements:
1. Hacking. Hacking involves
hitting the surface with the edge of the hands. The edges of
your hands bounce off the surface alternately, and the motion is
very much similar to chopping, with your hands serving as the blade
and the surface as the chopping board.
2. Clapping. The fingers and the
palms curve inward as they hit the surface of the subject,
producing a deep sound that causes an invigorating
sensation.
3. Beating. Beating is drilling
the subject’s particular area with the masseur’s fist.
4. Tapping. Tapping involves the
application of deep pressure using the fingers.
Though percussions are generally reserved
towards the end of a massage session, some practitioners warn
against its application on subjects who are suffering from
particular illnesses. Often, percussion involves vibrating or
shaking movements that are not be conducive to everyone's
health.
Sensual Massage Technique #3 -
Kneading
Kneading is another pleasurable method
employed during a massage session. Kneading occurs when the
masseur grasps the subject’s loose flesh. The flesh is held
in between the masseur’s thumb and fingers, to the degree that
comfort allows. Thereafter, the masseur gently and slowly
releases the flesh.
The point of kneading is to enliven the body
cells and improve blood circulation. On certain spots, it
could also help loosen the muscles for a very relaxing
aftereffect.
The important thing to remember with
kneading is that you should never squeeze too much. As we’ve
mentioned, press the loose flesh only to the point that it’s
comfortable for the subject. If the subject feels pain,
lessen the pressure. This goes for every method involved in
sensual or other types of massage.
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