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Massage Therapy Medicinal or Sensual?
By pxidust79 - Posted on April 26th, 2006
Touch is the oldest form of medical treatment dating back some 3000 years ago. Touch therapy is described in the oldest known medical journal sourced from 1800 B.C. Yet modern day views of sexuality and touch as a reference to sexual stimulation gives massage therapy a negative connotation. Despite the proven effectiveness in relieving the body and mind from stress, anxiety, cirrculation and many organ dysfunctions; the age old "Happy Ending" scenerio prevents much of society from participating in this far less invasive form of medical treatment. Other misconceptions is that massage is only for the pampered princess and should only be used to indulge oneself's ego. Do yourself a favor and educate yourself through reading and experience rather then jumping to the conclusion that theraputic massage is to treat the sexual side of human nature. Do not confuse sensual massage and sexual massage with each other they are different.
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Massage therapy, chiropractic use, and accupuncture worked wonders on one of my horses, who had severe chronic back pain from abuse. It also worked on my mother's torn rotator cuff.
That, and if feels fantastic.
yes there are multiple specific kinds of massage. It has come extremely prioritized in recent years. Infant, Geriatric, animals, prenatel, and the list goes on. Thanks for the response.
Glad you spent the time to write this blog article. More people like yourself need to stand up for the professional side of massage therapy. Well done.
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I appreciate even more that you have taken the time to read and educate yourself. The old age proverb persists " you can lead a horse to water..." Thanks again, for the feedback.
I'm happy that you recognize the differences between therapeutic and sexual/sensual touch. I was in a car accident in the summer, and because of the lasting effects of whiplash, I couldn't even hold up my flute and play it (which was pretty bad, since I was the section leader for the marching band...).
I went to physical therapy, and while some of it included special exercises, my therapist did end up massaging my back near my shoulder blade to release the most prominent knot that was preventing me from a full range of motion. I have to tell you that I didn't enjoy those massages at all. They were uncomfortable and often painful, but they were necessary for recovery.
Anyone who takes THAT kind of massage and says that it is something sexual instead of therapeutic needs to be set straight.
Sensuality is not always sexual, it can be spiritual too. Sensual Massage is in fact a sexual practice in most circles and widely known, specifically for couples to explore their own sensuality or as an "erotic service", see craigslist "erotic services". A "happy ending" does not have to be provided in a sensual therapy that can in fact incorporate the best of both worlds of sensual massage (sensuality) and traditional therapeutic massage. Massage is a great supplemental therapy and everyone should get them, but it's difficult to find a therapist that has "good hands" or a sensual nature in the mix of professionals. The problem with modern day massage practices and what we have on our hands here with "sensual" massage or massage in general is men that have been getting erotic services associated with this and have become sexually addicted to the experience to the point they can no longer differentiate what is healing and what is self gratification. They are in need of healing, loving touch which they've been substituting with either using women for sex or paying them for sexual favors to the point they can't even experience a therapeutic massage without wanting it to be something else. The solution is to cure sexual addiction with healing massage therapy or "Sensuality Therapy" for those brave enough. :) or let the problem get worse because it will. With the internet, porn, media and everything glamorizing sexual sensuality, it's become a primal need in most adults, they become desperate and hopefully have plenty of options without requiring anyone to sacrifice their integrity, including their own. The moral challenge here and the root of all sexual dysfunction lies within a primal need for touch but the desire to be sexual with someone you don't care about or under false pretenses can never be truly gratifying and is simply a way of escaping pain from other problems. In this case, touch is like a drug. Read a blog on "Spiritual Sensuality". Also, in a "sensual massage", the "happy" ending" is actually a sex act but it can also be a "Lingam Massage" which is considered very healing and a form of sacred sexuality.
I graduated from a thousand hour school. I soon learned that I did not believe that real changes could take place unless the sensual was combined with therapeutic. Strict therapeutic massage involve poking, proding and does not come from a heartspace. I have been working for 10 years but still face guite a bit of judgement about sensual work. There is a significant difference between sexual and sensual bodywork. And therapeutic and sensual massage compliment themselves nicely. . .
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1. the media does not promote sexual sensuality, HOLLYWOOD does. and this is why we find movies so appealing. that and violence. spiritual cinema is very rare indeed, although the best movies have spiritual elements and hopefully uncharted territory of human consciousness.
2. massage therapy or sensual massage may not be the best cure for "sexual addiction".
3. i've quit doing my therapy because sensuality tends to arouse SEXUAL feelings and everyone has their own ideas of what sensuality should be and/or different needs and problems.
4. initially, sensuality therapy was offered as a healing alternative to what was offered in erotic services (i was actually abhorred at what i saw there and thought, there has to be an alternative to this).
5. i'm hoping awareness, debate and discussion on sensuality can open up the doors of intimacy for all human beings.
6. ultimately, touch is healing and nobody should ever feel uncomfortable touching or being touched. if this is the case, there is a misconception and/or misunderstanding on behalf of the offending individual.
7. human nature is primal. sensuality can be used to heighten sensual awareness and enlighten us to spiritual exploration but this must be done in a controlled environment with more resources than i had.
8. the best way to sensual enlightenment is GENUINE INTIMACY with those you love, dance, music and art of any kind.
9. the most passionate and artistically talented people are generally more sexual or are possessed with a higher sex drive.
10. the zen of the situation is sexual exploration is not bad, but consideration of other individuals, control over impulses and respect for touch are paramount.
11. The body is a fascinating vehicle worthy of exploration and discovery but not at the expense of dignity and self-respect.
I admit most if not all male clients confuse Sensual and Sexual. We are wired that way but that doesn't mean we can't be educated and it doesn't mean a higher self cant rule our actions.
I have received sensual massages and really valued all of the massage and was very thankful the therapist felt comfortable enough with me to draw the line in a place that was satisifying in many different aspects. I actually value the therapeutic aspects of massage when it was more sensual and I'm not sure why.
I don't know if there is "line" where a sensual massage becomes wrong as that line changes depending on whom I'm with and the feelings in the room at the time. I do know intent, respect,atmosphere can all alter where I place that line so I'm not sure there I can define when it is right or wrong.
Just my 2cents
Touch can be VERY healing. It's too bad that it gets such a negative view because of some people's confusion between sex and touch.