{"id":21615,"date":"2019-10-24T14:13:02","date_gmt":"2019-10-24T03:13:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/?p=21615"},"modified":"2024-07-09T21:43:29","modified_gmt":"2024-07-09T11:43:29","slug":"how-couples-massage-nurtures-your-relationship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/how-couples-massage-nurtures-your-relationship\/","title":{"rendered":"How Couples Massage Nurtures Your Relationship"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text]A couples massage is one of the most romantic ways to treat yourself and someone special. It&#8217;s a shared experience that makes you feel bonded and brings you closer together. The act of touch fosters intimacy and nurtures your relationship by providing a physically relaxing and restorative experience. By increasing feelings of calm and well-being, you both walk away feeling lighter, happier and stronger as a unit.<\/p>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21618\" src=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/toa-heftiba-9vNFtkm-Pus-unsplash-1.jpg\" alt=\"couples massage\" width=\"3831\" height=\"2554\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/toa-heftiba-9vNFtkm-Pus-unsplash-1.jpg 3831w, https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/toa-heftiba-9vNFtkm-Pus-unsplash-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/toa-heftiba-9vNFtkm-Pus-unsplash-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/toa-heftiba-9vNFtkm-Pus-unsplash-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/toa-heftiba-9vNFtkm-Pus-unsplash-1-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3831px) 100vw, 3831px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>Of course, a couples massage doesn&#8217;t have to be booked for the romance factor. A shared massage experience is great for friends and family members as well \u2013 it&#8217;s a great date idea whether you&#8217;re going for romance or friendship. But, for the sake of this blog, we&#8217;ll be assuming that you&#8217;re booking your next <a href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/our-massages\/couples-massage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">couples massage<\/a> with your partner. (Aw!)<\/p>\r\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #100249;color:#100249\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #100249;color:#100249\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/how-couples-massage-nurtures-your-relationship\/#What_is_a_couples_massage\" >What is a couples massage?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/how-couples-massage-nurtures-your-relationship\/#What_does_it_involve\" >What does it involve?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/how-couples-massage-nurtures-your-relationship\/#What_is_so_romantic_about_a_couples_massage\" >What is so romantic about a couples massage?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/how-couples-massage-nurtures-your-relationship\/#Feeling_nervous\" >Feeling nervous?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/how-couples-massage-nurtures-your-relationship\/#What_to_expect_from_your_couples_massage\" >What to expect from your couples massage.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/how-couples-massage-nurtures-your-relationship\/#Massage_can_improve_your_relationship\" >Massage can improve your relationship.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_couples_massage\"><\/span>What is a couples massage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>A couples massage is a therapy that treats two people either simultaneously with two therapists, or back-to-back with a single therapist. Not only is a couples massage physically beneficial, but it has many emotional benefits as well. For example, massage therapy releases positive chemicals from the brain that increase feelings of calm and wellness \u2013 in essence, it makes you happier. Two happy people make a happy couple!<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_involve\"><\/span>What does it involve?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>When you <a href=\"https:\/\/app.getblys.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">book a couples massage<\/a> from Blys, it is enjoyed in the comfort, privacy and security of your own home or hotel room. There are two different ways to book a couples massage.<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Simultaneous (2 therapists)\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Very romantic, synchronised massages performed by two different massage therapists<\/li>\r\n<li>Your massage will be customised to suit each of you (style and intensity)<\/li>\r\n<li>A perfect way to wind down together<\/li>\r\n<li>Shared the experience together as it happens<\/li>\r\n<li>End the massage together and bask in the after-glow immediately upon completion<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li>Back-to-back (1 therapist)\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>A shared experience, done solo (you enjoy your massage separate from the other person)<\/li>\r\n<li>More individual emphasis \u2013 you both enjoy the same treat in your own time<\/li>\r\n<li>Same masseuse, same experience (another thing you can discuss in the after-glow)<\/li>\r\n<li>One person gets to relax and have a bit of me-time while the other attends to other needs\/chores (and then you both swap \u2013 fair&#8217;s fair!)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21617\" src=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/D46A4946-1024x683-1.jpeg\" alt=\"couples massage\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/D46A4946-1024x683-1.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/D46A4946-1024x683-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/D46A4946-1024x683-1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/D46A4946-1024x683-1-900x600.jpeg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>You massage therapist\/s will bring all their own equipment, so you don&#8217;t have to worry about a thing. A great experience is their #1 priority while they are treating you, so just lie back, relax, and enjoy it together.<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_so_romantic_about_a_couples_massage\"><\/span>What is so romantic about a couples massage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>Touch is the most powerful of our 5 senses. It is our strongest communication tool as it has the ability to speak without words. How someone touches you determines how you feel about that person, both positive and negative. This is why many people choose massage therapy: it is a way of communicating with your body and mind. Touch is intimate \u2013 not always intimate in a sensual way, but in a way that fosters empathy and human connection. You can say a lot in a single touch.<\/p>\r\n<p>A couples massage provides a shared experience that allows both people to be intimate and vulnerable with one another. Whether you choose to chat and talk through feelings, or just enjoy the physical relaxation in silence, a couples massage is a fantastic way to nurture your relationship. Romance grows where people sow the seeds of intimacy, empathy and vulnerability. A couples massage facilitates these feelings.<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Feeling_nervous\"><\/span>Feeling nervous?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>We know that massage is not everyone&#8217;s idea of &#8220;fun&#8221; or &#8220;romance&#8221;. Some people may grow nervous at the idea of a potential stranger touching their body. Whilst we do urge everyone to at least try a massage (people are so often surprised by the positive impacts of massage), stepping out of your comfort zone can be a challenge.<\/p>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21619\" src=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/vladimir-kudinov-eQQDRilCZEM-unsplash-1.jpg\" alt=\"couples massage\" width=\"3000\" height=\"2000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/vladimir-kudinov-eQQDRilCZEM-unsplash-1.jpg 3000w, https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/vladimir-kudinov-eQQDRilCZEM-unsplash-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/vladimir-kudinov-eQQDRilCZEM-unsplash-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/vladimir-kudinov-eQQDRilCZEM-unsplash-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/vladimir-kudinov-eQQDRilCZEM-unsplash-1-900x600.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3000px) 100vw, 3000px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>A couples massage is a fantastic way to dip your toe into the waters of massage therapy. Hasn&#8217;t it always been a comfort to have someone you trust by your side? Especially when you&#8217;re trying something new. Booking a couples massage with your partner is a great way to get out there and give it a go. Massage has <a href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/blog\/the-benefits-of-massage-therapy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">so many benefits<\/a> that you are bound to get something positive from the experience.<\/p>\r\n<p>Even if you decide it isn&#8217;t your thing, it&#8217;s a shared story you can both reminisce about later. There&#8217;s always a silver lining.<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_expect_from_your_couples_massage\"><\/span>What to expect from your couples massage.<span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;What clients should expect from a couples massage. Why should they get it? How is it so romantic.\\n\\n&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:13249,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;9&quot;:0,&quot;10&quot;:0,&quot;11&quot;:4,&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Calibri&quot;,&quot;16&quot;:11}\"><br \/><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>If you&#8217;re familiar with massage, you can expect that you will feel physically fitter and mentally clearer after your massage. Massage improves mobility and flexibility, relaxes stiff joints and reduces tension and pain. If those are things either one of you are always complaining about, bookings a couples massage is a great way to get relief for both of you. When we feel physically well, be feel better mentally; eliminate the pain, erase the issue.<\/p>\r\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21620\" src=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/D46A4412-1024x683-1.jpeg\" alt=\"couples massage\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/D46A4412-1024x683-1.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/D46A4412-1024x683-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/D46A4412-1024x683-1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/D46A4412-1024x683-1-900x600.jpeg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/h3>\r\n<p>Massage promotes feelings of calm and relaxation. It also boosts energy, vitality and immunity by improving circulation around the body and helping flush out toxins. Think about it: someone who is chilled out and healthy is a much better person to deal with than someone who is feeling crabby, unwell, or down in the dumps. Expect that <a href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/our-massages\/couples-massage\/\">booking a couples massage<\/a> will make you both feel miles better on the inside as well.<\/p>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Massage_can_improve_your_relationship\"><\/span>Massage can improve your relationship.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<p>Not just your relationship with your partner, but your relationship with yourself. A person who knows who they are also knows what they bring to a relationship. It&#8217;s important to focus on communication, and a <a href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/our-massages\/couples-massage\/\">couples massage<\/a> provides that reprieve; reprieve to dedicate time to yourselves and each other simultaneously. Enjoy the chance to soak up the good vibes, ruminate on your feelings, and enjoy a shared experience and a stronger bond as partners.<\/p>\r\n<center>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/app.getblys.com.au\/new-booking\/?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=how_couples_massage_nurtures_your_relationship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><b>Book Now<\/b><\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/center>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text]A couples massage is one of the most romantic ways&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1872,"featured_media":21618,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[205,445],"tags":[147,391],"reviewer":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-21615","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-guides","8":"category-self-care-101","9":"tag-couples-massage","10":"tag-guide-to-massage"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How Couples Massage Nurtures Your Relationship | Blys<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"A couples massage is a shared experience for you and your partner to enjoy. 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