Elizabeth Johnson With Valentine’s Day around the corner, I’ve been thinking about gifting my husband a massage. There are numerous benefits to exchanging massages. It got me thinking, what are the best essential oils for romantic massage?
If you are into essential oils, you already know that they have powerful therapeutic properties. But did you know that there are aphrodisiac essential oils? I started researching, and there are.
I thought it would be helpful this time of year and wanted to share the list of aphrodisiac essential oils I found with you.
Keep reading to learn the top benefits of exchanging massages as a couple and my list of the best essential oils for romantic massage.
The Surprising Benefits of Exchanging Massages
The idea of giving my husband a massage at the end of my long day doesn’t get me excited. I mean, really, where is my massage?
That’s why doing a massage exchange is a win, win for both of you. But exchanging massages has some very real benefits to your relationship. The following are some of the best benefits of massage:
1) Quality Time
You can’t text or check your email if you’re giving a massage. Using essential oils for romantic massage takes more attention than your average date night. Your time massaging each other is more focused and intimate.
2) Lower Stress
By now, we all know the negative effect of stress on the body. You may be surprised to know that as little as 10 minutes of massage can activate the stress-fighting parasympathetic nervous system (PSNS). So, even if you aren’t sure what you are doing, or don’t think you have a long massage attention span, you can feel good knowing that using essential oils for romantic massage can make a big impact with little effort.
3) Increase Affection
In combination with the above benefits using essential oils for romantic massage can improve your relationship with your partner. The process of giving a massage is based on the act of considering the other person’s feelings.
Does this make them feel good?
How do they like to be touched?
What makes them most relaxed?
This consideration and the pleasurable experience your partner is having strengthens the bond between you.
4) Improved Joint and Muscle Health
Massage not only relaxes your muscles but also releases the toxins that are trapped there. So, your partner will have positive health benefits from using essential oils for romantic massage.
Just be sure to have your partner drink plenty of water after the massage to flush those toxins out.
Also, you can have wonderful therapeutic benefits from the essential oils you use. It makes for a one-two-punch.
5) Encourages Arousal and Intimacy
Using essential oils for romantic massage greatly enhances the experience. Studies show a correlation between people with an excellent sense of smell and better sexual relations. That scientifically adds up to more orgasms for women.
Yippee!
Many essential oils are thought to have positive benefits for arousal in men and women.
Regardless, the act of an intimate massage encourages pleasurable touch, AKA foreplay, which often leads to intimacy.
Aphrodisiac Essential Oils With Benefits for Women
- Clary sage
- Lavender
- Sandalwood
- Ylang ylang
Aphrodisiac Essential Oils With Benefits for Men
- Myristica fragrans
- Yohimbe
- Mondia whitei Eurycoma longifolia
- Carpolobia
- Ginseng
- Satureja khuzestanica
- Kaempferia parviflora
- Casimiroa edulis
- Fadogia agrestis
- Lepidium meyenii
Even More Essential Oils for Aphrodisiac
- Bergamot
- Neroli
- Rose
- Cinnamon
- Patchouli
Final Thoughts on the Best Essential Oils for Romantic Massage
I hope this list of the best essential oils for romantic massage is helpful.
Romantic massage is a great way to encourage positive connection in your relationship. It’s amazing how as little as 10 minutes can bring positive health and bonding effects.
When hubby and I try to give longer massages the massager will watch a show on his or her cellphone with headphones on. I suppose that takes away from the connection, but it certainly helps with stamina when the purpose of the massage is full-body pain relief.
When you are looking for a romantic date night idea, using essential oils for romantic massage is the way to go.
If you enjoy essential oils, I think you will love these summer essential oil blends and these holiday essential oil blends for diffusers too. Let me know your favorite essential oils for romance in the comments below.
