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Whether you want to get a massage or findouthow to give one, there are some important tips and guidelinestokeep in mind. Safety is of the utmost importance, so be surethatyou’re aware of contraindications and vulnerable spots on thebodybefore giving your loved one a massage or settling in foroneyourself.
Giving a massage is great, but it’s even better when you taketimeto remember important massage-giving rules. They help youperformyour best work and, most importantly, give your partner thebestexperience possible.
Review these rules before you begin giving a massage:
Do no harm: This guideline is the number one rule for givingamassage. Make sure you’re aware of the moves that youshouldn’tmake, the places that you shouldn’t press, and theconditions youshouldn’t treat.
Think 3-D: Try to visualize the invisible physicalstructuresbeneath the skin that you’re affecting with your handsduring themassage.
Use your whole body: Remember to use correct body mechanics inorderto save your own body from overexertion while applying justtheright amount of pressure for your partner.
Focus on the other person: A massage is no time to be thinkingaboutpolitics, sports, the weather, or your upcoming turn toreceive amassage yourself. As fully as you can, focus on yourpartner, whatshe’s feeling, and how you can make her feelbetter.
Go out of your mind: After you figure out the moves, practicethetechnique, and focus on your partner with all yourconcentration,you can stop thinking. Let go of your extraneousthoughts — andeven your thoughts about doing a good job.
Get creative: Go ahead, go crazy; just let yourself feelwhateveryou’re feeling and go with your intuition. As long as whatyou’redoing is generated from caring and commitment to yourpartner, it’sgoing to be the right thing.
Let love flow: Certain people develop an ability to send averydistinct and palpable sensation of love into their fingersandpalms. You can feel it when they touch you. Everyone else hasthepotential to develop that ability, so why not use massage asanopportunity to explore your own innate abilities to send apowerfulmessage of caring to others through your touch andpresence?
 
Some vulnerable areas of the body are exposed during amassage.Highly trained massage therapists can actually work inthese areas,but if you’re not a massage professional yourself, youshould stayaway from these areas.