If there is anything that a stressed-out person deeply appreciates, it’s a back massage. Strong hand movements up and down the back trigger nerve fibers and increase blood flow and circulation by dilating blood vessels. The result is a relaxation response that both of you will enjoy.
To start, have your partner lie on her stomach. Straddle her lower back comfortably. With your palms facing downward, make gentle circles around each shoulder blade. Then, using the knuckles of both hands, stroke her back from the neck down, about two inches away from either side of the spine. Explore the contours of her back with rotating fingers and deep kneading motions. Finish the massage with slow strokes. As one hand, with fingers spread wide, makes its way up the length of her back, the other should descend to the lower part.
As you progress, ask your partner how she feels. Find out if you are applying too much or too little pressure. Ascertain what feels good to her and what she doesn’t like. Tell her how touching her body and giving her pleasure affects you. Paying a person this kind of undivided attention can be a big turn-on.
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