The following exercises will allow you to explore the erotic sensation of your skin and that of your partner. Taking the time you need and want, these movements can promote closeness and trust. Done with gentle, caring hands, these massages can lead to sex. But don’t regard them as foreplay. Rather, they should be performed to give, and receive, pleasure. And when that happens, the possibilities to go forward are always there. But before you begin, do both of yourselves a big favor. Set aside a generous chunk of private time and make sure that you can’t hear a ringing phone.
To begin, wear as little clothing as you are comfortable in. Or, if you choose, nothing at all. Sit on the floor or bed with a pillow between your crossed legs. Have your partner rest her head on the pillow. Then take a small amount of massage, coconut, or safflower oil in your hands and stroke it gently and rhythmically on your partner’s forehead. Using both hands, work your way smoothly across her closed eyes, her nose, and down across her cheeks. Feel the texture of the skin under your fingertips, and be aware of the planes and contours of the facial surface.
Never losing touch with her body, softly cup both of your hands around the back of her head and, with a steady motion, gently massage her scalp. Move down to the neck, massaging the underlying muscles which store tension. Then proceed to the shoulders, all the while manipulating your hands on her skin, absorbing the rising heat of her body. Think about how she is responding and how you feel. Does this intimate exercise stir a longing for more touching? If so, proceed to the next step.
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