Massage is not only a pleasant pleasure and a good way to relieve stress. The procedure can also significantly improve the quality of sexual life. The fact is that during body massage, blood circulation is activated, which leads to increased sensitivity and increased blood flow to various areas, including the groin. In this article, we will talk about how exactly massage affects the intimate life of men and women.
What benefits does massage bring to the body and the body?
Regular massage treatments help relieve leg fatigue, reduce tension in the body, restore muscles after exercise, improve blood circulation and overall health. Massage helps saturate tissues with nutrients and supply them with oxygen, which is necessary to maintain human health. The procedure reduces the risk of inflammation, muscle and joint pain, especially after intense stress on the body. Massage has a beneficial effect on the nervous system:
- reduces the level of anxiety and internal tension;
- increases stress resistance;
- helps to cope with difficult periods in life more easily;
- eliminates sudden mood swings;
- normalizes sleep, makes it easier to fall asleep.
Scientists from the University of Miami School of Medicine have proven that after a massage, the level of serotonin in the blood (the hormone of joy) increases, and the level of cortisol (the stress hormone) decreases significantly.
The skin also reacts to massage. The procedure increases its elasticity and tone, reduces the severity of clinical manifestations of cellulite, and removes toxins. Regular massage not only increases immunity, but also improves sexual activity.
How does massage affect sexual activity in men and women?
Impact on active points of the body has a positive effect on libido in men and women. Massage improves overall well-being and stimulates the production of sex hormones, which are responsible for the feeling of attraction to a partner.
During the massage, the body muscles relax, blood circulation is activated, and the blood flow to the groin area increases. Such changes increase sensitivity, which makes physical intimacy brighter and more intense.
According to a study conducted by scientists at the Iranian University of Medical Sciences, massaging the thighs, pelvic area and lower back for a month increases sexual desire, improves the quality of orgasm and increases sexual satisfaction in women over 45.
Massage also has a positive effect on men's sex life. During the session, oxytocin and endorphins are produced — hormones responsible for mood and a sense of calm. And in this state, libido increases and health improves.
In addition, researchers from Daejeon University in Korea found that foot massage at least twice a week for 6 weeks reduces the likelihood of conflicts in couples and increases sexual desire between partners.
Both lymphatic drainage massagers and roller massagers are suitable for massage . Each model has a positive effect on tissues, organs and the intimate life of a person.
When is it better to avoid massage?
The benefits of massage are hard to overestimate. However, the procedure has contraindications. Massage is not performed in the following cases:
- emotional tension, anxiety, feeling of stress;
- erectile dysfunction, complete lack of sexual desire;
- exacerbation of chronic infectious pathologies;
- mental disorders (psychosis, depression).
Before the first procedure, it is worth consulting with a doctor and identifying possible contraindications in order to reduce the risk of complications.
