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with a light, comfortable blanket or use
a portable heater.
You'll also need a towel or two to wipe your hands or your partner. A towel can also
come in very handy in the case of a spill. :)
For your covering cloth, make sure to select something that is OK to be oiled. A
sheet works perfectly.
The most enticing part of a massage can often be the atmosphere in which it is
presented. If quality time is spent on setting the mood, you both will reap the
rewards! Play some soft relaxing classical, jazz or "mood" music in the background.
Basically, you’ll want anything that doesn’t have harsh rhythms or words.
Candlelight, incense and flowers are wonderful mood setters as well. Try to make the
setting evoke a feeling of sensuality and comfort. Take some time and make sure
you have plenty of pillows and comfortable blankets. Consider it your temple of love.
You Will Need:
*a willing recipient
*a quite place
*a warm place
*oil or lotion
*a towel
*a padded area
*gentle music
*props

Props are a wonderful addition to any massage. Anything that is soft to the touch,
but not too light as to tickle is wonderful. Feathers, a silk scarf, flowers, flannel strips
are few things that work beautifully. If using a feather, make sure not to do it too
lightly. :) If you decide to use props, keep them within an easy reach.
Massage Tips:
Before starting, make sure your partner is comfortable and doesn't need anything.
For example, they don't have to go to the restroom, aren't hungry, etc...
To start, you might want to give a simple back rub or a head massage (an often
overlooked sensual area). This will get you and your partner into communication with
each other, as well as let your partner get used to your touch. Once you're both
ready, have your partner lie down on their stomach. Straddle your partner's body (a
leg on each side) and begin to let your fingers stroke lightly, starting from the neck
down. Each stroke should begin from the spine and roll off the sides of your partner's
body. Remember that continuous movement is the key. Always try to keep even
pressure between each hand.
When you place or remove your hands, use a glide on, glide off style of touching.
Glide on in the direction your hands will be moving on or off the body. Maintain a
continuous flow while massaging. Make your movements blend together, each one
enhancing the preceding one and preparing for the next. Your strokes should be
fluid, never jerky. Always take your hands around or out of the body rather then
stopping in mid-flow.
Keep the massage varied. Often change the tempo, rhythm and pressure. While the
point is to relax your partner, you don't want them to fall asleep! :)
If you're unsure of how much pressure to give, lighter is usually better. Although, it
is best to go by what your partner prefers. Also, if there are two of something,
massage them both equally (i.e. both legs, both arms, etc.).
Make sure your recipient is enjoying what you are doing. You can usually tell, but if
you're not sure, don't hesitate to ask them.
Be comfortable and confident with yourself and what you're doing. This is your gift to
your partner - let that show. From here, let your heart be your guide and
your.

All I Want For Christmas
by Kristi

I've decided that all I want this year
When Christmas comes around,
Is something very simple
To keep my feet upon this ground.


It wont cost you money
Or make you search afar,
You won't have to buy a thing
Or reach beyond the stars.


I've come to realize this time
That all I need this year,
Won't cost you a pretty penny
Or anything you might hold dear.


All I really want or need
Is to have you here with me,
Not have you with someone else
Not cast me out to sea.


I need your love to be here
Along with your heart and soul,
I hope that's not too much to ask for
To have your body whole.


Oh please my love try very hard
To make my dream come true,
See, all I really need this year
Is just a fuzzy red ribbon and you.

On A Warm Winter’s Night

Winter nights all but call to couple’s to spend more quality time together. This
season, answer this call by getting to know each other better with these enlightening
questions for couples. You may be surprised at what you find out!

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