1. Take a Bath: They suggest making it an experience by taking your time and setting the scene for relaxation by adding oils, music, candles and other mood-setters. “Setting the stage might sound corny, but the point is to indulge and pamper all your senses.”
2. Share Dinner in the Nude: Okay, this one had me doing a double take. Promaulayko and Rhodes say, “Next to sex, eating is the most sensual thing we do.” To my relief, they’re not suggesting sitting at the table with a roast in front of you, but rather sharing a feast of simple yet pleasing finger foods picnic style by candle light. “Make every bite a sensuous experience.”
3. Snooze in the Nude: “For the purposes of getting used to time au naturel, leaving your pj’s in the drawer for a night is a worthy experience.” Once undressed, they suggest doing a progressive relaxation to really unwind, taking in the feel of your bedding on your skin and making sure that your laying in a comfortable position. In the morning, they recommend taking your time getting out of bed, stretching and getting ready to start your day.
4. Get a Massage: “If you’ve never had a personal massage (and if the reason for that is because you feel uncomfortable having a stranger feel and touch your body), getting one my feel like jumping into the deep end,” says Promaulayko and Rhodes, which is a good thing, according to them. They remind the reader that Masseuse is a professional focusing at their task at hand, which is to help you release tension and muscular problems. They suggest starting with a gentle Swedish massage, talking to the practitioner about your reservations and really paying attention to the process. Have a partner? Why not give them the job for the evening?
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