Have you ever thought of becoming a massage therapist?  Well, you’re not alone!  There are thousands of massage therapists within the United States and many more becoming nationally certified by the N.C.B.T.M.B every day.  More and more institutes and colleges are offering massage therapist programs.  Most accredited institutions offer programs that are 500-hours in duration.  Massage therapy students must take the following classes: human anatomy and physiology, kinesiology, pathology, hydrotherapy, orthopedic testing, range of motion, and clinical application.  The massage techniques applicable to a therapist are Effleurage, Petrissage, Tapotement, Roulement, Trigger Point Release, Myofascial Release, Cross-friction massage, Cyriax friction, Shiatsu, Rain-drop therapy, Sacral-Occipital Technique, and hydrotherapy applications.  Once graduated, the new therapist has many different options for employment such as spas, cruise ships, Chiropractic offices, wellness and fitness centers, acupuncture offices, physical therapy rehabilitation, and hospitals. 

N.B.C.T.M.B.

The National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork offer a specialized test to qualify candidates for national certification.  This test sets apart therapists among the field to ensure the public the highest level of safety and technique.  This certification demands that the therapist complete 50-hour of continuing education every four years with ethics being a major requirement.  In addition, they also require them to show proof of hand-on application throughout the 4-year time frame.           

The health benefits of receiving an erotic massage are endless.  Receiving an erotic massage can increase ones circulation and truly help to relieve any underlying stress.  Erotic massage is very holistic and healing.  It can truly improve someone’s overall mood and energy flow.   

Benefits

Erotic massage is very similar to a therapeutic massage, or even a Swedish massage.  They both help to release the toxins within the body while relaxing and calming the muscles. When a person receives an erotic massage, it actually increases their overall serotonin levels as well as their testosterone levels within their brain.  This natural high also stimulates the endocrine glands to release higher levels.  All of these combined contribute to the positive energy and mood that is felt during and after the massage. 

Detoxification

Erotic massage also helps to assist in strengthening your immune system.  The detoxification that occurs will release the bad toxins and increase your immune system to combat any of the underlying stresses.  Erotic massage can include aromatherapy oils or lotions or natural scented candles.  These also help you relax and enjoy the relaxing aroma during the process. 

Stress

Erotic massage can also assist with people who are experiencing mental stress such as anxiety, depression or loss of interest.  This massage does increase the serotonin levels, which combat negative emotions and underlying anxiety.  This can help to assist the person in feeling positive and calm.  There are many other health benefits for women, such as helping with frequent headaches or even pre-menstrual cramps.  The massage helps to increase the blood flow which assists with headaches or even cramps.

One of the most important parts of an erotic massage is reaching a level of comfort with your partner.  When two people are completely comfortable with each other, it makes an erotic massage more passionate and sensual.  When your partner is ready for their massage, have him or her remove their clothing and lie face down on the table. 

During the Massage

During the massage, keep hand contact with each other and take time to perform long and deep strokes.  Use your entire body weight rather than arm strength to perform deep strokes.  Connect with your partner by looking into each other’s eyes or talking to one another.  Many couples will try synchronized breathing or caress each other’s faces to form a bond before and during the massage.

 Front and Back

After massaging their back and legs, have him or her flip over and begin massaging their chest and arms.  Also massage the hands as well as the legs.  Be rhythmic and sensual toward your partner to build an erotic energy which creates a passionate atmosphere.  This is a unique way to connect with your partner on a romantic level.  After several erotic massages, you and your partner will begin to build an erotic energy that will relax and rejuvenate both of you.   

This form of massage probably has a lot of different meanings for people and with the term “erotic” it usually has a negative or obscene connotation attached to it. While there is no shortage of “parlors” that offer erotic massage, in a clinical setting, erotic massage does have a particular place in the medical world with benefits for those who seek help for their particular health issues.

History

The history of erotic massage actually began in a clinical setting with physicians and midwives offering the massage for women who displayed emotional health issues. They would be treated with erotic massage by these early health care practitioners with the hopes that this form of sexual therapy would help with their emotional problems. Obviously, that form of treatment does not exist today but erotic massage continues.

Benefits

It is said that erotic massage helps to enhance sexual arousal and is a great form of couples therapy for people who are having any number of sexual health problems. The general focus during the massage is on the erogenous zones for both men and women. Erotic massage helps to relax the pelvis and teaches the client to focus in order to increase as well as prolong the pleasure that they seek with their partner during intercourse. This form of massage is mainly used as a sex therapy to help clients stimulate their own libido while also getting more in touch with their own bodies, relaxing enough to allow them to learn what makes them feel good naturally. Erotic massage can also be used with aromatherapy, since both forms of therapy deal with the emotional and psychological health aspects of the client. There are generally no negative side effects of erotic massage, however, it is recommended that a client find an erotic massage therapist that best suits their needs in a setting that is appropriate for the type of massage they seek.

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