The Complete Idiot's Guide to Sensual Massage [Mass Market Paperback]

Patti Britton (Author), Helen Hodgson (Author)

Book Description

Series: The Complete Idiot's Guide | Publication Date: October 7, 2003

Tender and erotic, a sensual massage is a highly pleasurable experience - and one of the best ways to express love and affection. Fully illustrated and easy to read, "The Complete Idiot's Guide[registered] to Sensual Massage" includes original massage programs especially devised to relax, delight, and arouse both men and women. Everything you need to know about giving and receiving sensual massage is here: sensual massage as foreplay, for body gratification, and for healing touch methodology. The book also explains the difference between sensual massage and other types of massage, as well as how sensual massage enhances intimacy. The book will show readers how to get and receive pleasure, reduce stress, and even find their personal 'erotic style'. "The Complete Idiot's Guide[registered] to Sensual Massage" also covers the 'tools of the trade' that make the experience even more enjoyable - lists of recipes for oils and aromatherapy and thorough explanations of the use of oils, lotions, powders, and even body paints. "The Complete Idiot's Guide[registered] to Sensual Massage" will be the most detailed and comprehensive book on the subject available today.

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About the Author

Helen Hodgson Lerma was voted one of the best massage therapists in the U.S. by Allure magazine in their 9/98 issue. She has over 20 years' experience as a personal fitness trainer and massage therapist. She is a graduate of the Healing Arts College in Santa Monica, CA, and is now in private practice in Beverly Hills, CA. Her work has been featured in a number of leading magazines, including Health; her instructional video, "Benefits of Massage," has sold thousands of copies. Dr. Patti Britton is a nationally board-certified Clinical Sexologist and Sex Coach. Dr. Britton is Clinical Fellow, American Academy of Clinical Sexologists; Diplomate, American Board of Sexology; Certified Sex Educator, American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists; member, American College of Sexologists and Society for Scientific Study of Sexuality; faculty, Institute for the Advanced Study of Human Sexuality; President, Foundation for Scientific Study of Sexuality. Dr. Britton's appeal is frequently sought by the media, with appearances on over 60 television and 55 radio talk shows, 175 archived web radio broadcasts, 100 articles in the popular press and national magazines, and 400 original articles online. She has been seen on "The Other Half", "X-Show", "Montel"," Hard Copy", "Ricki Lake", "Leeza", "Good Day New York", CBS news, CNBC TV, along with international news features; magazines include Men's Health, Shape, Penthouse, Playgirl, Redbook, Cosmopolitan, Men's Fitness, Maxim and more. Her radio ads have touched a daily listener audience of 2 million in more than 1200 American cities.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Mass Market Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Alpha (October 7, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 159257095X
• ISBN-13: 978-1592570959
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #554,328 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars another great gift idea, August 27, 2006

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J. Wickstrom (Wyoming/Oxford, Ohio USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Sensual Massage (Mass Market Paperback)

This book is a great start for couple's massage. It is easy and fun to read, yet very helpful. Not extremely detailed, but it does really help. Would probably be a great wedding shower present!

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent reference book, April 10, 2007

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Terry V. Prideaux (Seattle, WA United States) - See all my reviews
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I bought this book, and found it very easy to read and understand. The many illustrations are very very helpfull. I strongly reccomend this book to anyone who would like to leard sensual massage.