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Fur massage is a form of touch therapy, one of the ancient systems of healing. Couples therapists employ fur massage to focus patients' attention on the importance of touch and to sensitize specific areas of the skin. Holistic spas use fur massage to stimulate the lymphatic system by exciting the skin. While traditional massage requires strong tissue rubs and technical expertise, fur massage stirs the imagination and highlights the erotic nature of touch. The intense physical response makes interaction between giver and receiver a critical element in fur massage. Practiced with a gentle hand, massage with fur does not require strength or massage experience. Couples use fur massage to release tension and stress while enjoying their partner’s reaction to touch. It is important to use top quality fur or a specialized version of faux fur. Otherwise, using inferior quality fur can produce a rash or break up during massage. Do not use oils or creams as these coat the fur and can cause deterioration.

Fur massage is sometimes performed in the course of sex therapy. From the first caress, sex therapists report that fur massage is sensuous and can easily become erotically supercharged and sexual. Massage is known by physical therapists to be one the simplest yet most gratifying experiences. The desire to receive affection and being sexual is the foundation of all relationships and is the source of great pleasure for both men and women. The skin is the largest organ in the body and through fur massage the whole body relaxes and becomes open to an intense sexual awakening. Therapists believe the sensation of fur is unmatched for stimulating the skin and adding an element of seduction, which can be useful in reviving long term relationships. As fur glides smoothly over skin, the contact of tactile fur with skin creates an electrical charge that brings a blushing glow to the skin and leaves a tingling feeling. Fur massage is used to release stress or can be introduced to the intimate parts of the body for an erotic massage. Therapists use fur massage to teach partners to bring each other to a high state of arousal to start the buildup of sexual energy. Most women do not want their genitals touched until they are aroused. Fur massage allows a woman time to become fully receptive to further stimulation.

Therapists recommend massage as a tool to create lasting intimacy in a relationship by giving and receiving pleasure. Performed in holistic spas and Tantra sex clinics worldwide, fur massage has been seen as a relaxation therapy and to enhance sexual relationships since ancient times. Fur massage is based on the ideals of Tantra to deepen intimacy between partners as part of recharging whole body energy flow. Fur massage releases sexual energy and allows partners to reach the Tantric levels of inner and outer peace and connectedness with each other.

Fur massage also has a fetish element and is explored in specialized fetish websites and sex books.

Types of Fur Suitable for Massage

Mink is silky smooth when massaged with the fur direction and then textured brushing against the fur grain.
Chinchilla is extremely soft and silky and almost indescribably sensuous.
Sable is silky with an airy feel and has the image of offering the ultimate in luxury and pampering.
Fox has extra long slightly coarse fur good for broad sweeping strokes.
Rex rabbit has a velvety soft feel like a powder puff.
Rabbit has finer fur than coyote and both are textured and moderately silky furs.

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