What do you imagine when you think of nuru massage? Most people will automatically envision a massage where both parties are naked and it’ll probably have a ‘happy ending’. When you Google nuru massage, dozens of pornographic links will pop up, so it’s no wonder the massage technique has an infamous reputation.
Surprisingly, nuru massages hold some health benefits that are tremendously good for the body, and make it so much more than that seriously sexy body rub.
Massage, which is derived from the Arabic word “mass’h” meaning touch, knead or squeeze, is an instinctive form of healing that’s been around for millennia. As animals, when we’re in physical pain, our first instinct is to rub the area that hurts and massage therapy is based on that.
Over 70 types of massage types are currently practised in the US, including traditional forms such as shiatsu and hot stone and more erotic and sensual ones such as tantric and nuru. The main difference between traditional and erotic is that traditional focuses on muscles for relaxation and release, while erotic involves the entire body, including the sexual organs. It tends to be the braver individuals – the confident and the sexually curious – that opt for erotic massages.
A nuru massage is an erotic massage that originated in Japan. The masseuse uses his or her entire body to massage the client, providing more bodily contact than found in a traditional massage. The word “nuru” stems from a Japanese word for “slippery.” Why? Both the client and the masseuse are covered in Nuru massage gel. The gel is colorless, odorless and actually made of natural Nori Seaweed!
The experience is said to be even better than sex itself. Why? Well, unlike other forms of massage, nuru uses the whole body to massage the other body, as opposed to using just the hands. The resulting satisfaction is often said to be superior to other erotic massage styles. What could be more stimulating and erotic than two naked bodies rubbing against each other? Full body contact is so much more exciting, and will create extreme arousal and satisfaction like never before.
Nuru massage doesn’t use oil, it uses gel. Curious, right? The gel, which is odorless and tasteless, is made from Nori seaweed, and has a slippery, stretchy consistency. This is essential for the massage, because it acts as a sort of lubricant and helps the masseuse slide over the client’s body. The body-to-body contact helps with emotional connection, because it’s another level of trust to allow someone else to nakedly slide over you – especially if it’s a stranger. Not only does Nuru allow you and your playmate to explore every part of each other’s bodies, you’ll also learn how to pleasure yourself and perhaps even discover new sweet spots. It takes another level of comfort, intimacy and confidence to dabble in nuru massage, so it’s anything but shallow!
Okay, so sliding naked over someone else’s also naked body is naughty, but nuru is more than just seriously sexy. The Nori seaweed that’s used in the nuru gel is actually packed with nutrients and vitamins that are fantastic for skin hydration and improving elasticity, and even helps to prevent cellulite. And of course, the massage itself is great for improving blood circulation, stress release and boosting the immune and digestive systems. So who said we can’t enjoy what’s good for us?
The slippery consistency of the gel combined with the delicately sensual massage movements provides a wholly unique experience. When have you ever felt someone’s entire naked body pressed up and sliding against your own? It would be incredibly tantalising and the chemistry would be insane.
So whether you’re perplexed by the term or you’re a massage enthusiast and you want to introduce some extra spice into your life, take a chance and experience a nuru massage.