Nuru is a form of erotic massage that involves full body contact while both the massage therapist and client are nude and coated with a special slippery gel traditionally made from seaweed. Called Nuru gel, coming from the Japanese word for “slippery," the gel allows the bodies to glide effortlessly against each other enabling the practitioner to utilize their whole body while performing the massage. The Nuru massage experience is built on slick and slippery body-to-body contact, delivering an intense and pleasurable sensation that is unlike other forms of erotic massage.
“Nuru massage is inherently sexy.” says Dirty Lola, Sex Educator, Edutainer, Dildo Slinger and host of Sex Ed A Go Go “It's not always sexual, especially when a professional massage therapist or bodyworker is utilizing it.”
History of Nuru Massage
Nuru massage as we know it today, originated in the Kawasaki district of Japan in the 20th century. By the early 2000s the practice had arrived in western countries and the following decades saw this uniquely intimate sensual massage experience continue to grow in popularity.
Many regions still restrict erotic massage, and this means that, in some places, paying to receive a Nuru massage or offering Nuru massage in exchange for payment might be legally problematic.
For those who want to explore without the danger, the 2010s saw a proliferation of Nuru massage kits burst onto the market allowing partners to experience Nuru massage with no legal risks from the comfort of home.
Techniques
The practice of Nuru massage begins with the massage therapist pouring the warm Nuru gel over both the client’s body and their own, this prepares the skin to glide without friction during the skin-to-skin contact that occurs during the massage.
A Nuru massage utilizes several different types of movement in a specific order to achieve the ideal experience.
- First the massage therapist will use light strokes for relaxation. Long flowing circular strokes with the palms follow and these serve to warm up the muscles.
- From there they will move on to gently kneading or squeezing to relieve tight spots before shifting to applying pressure to work out knots in muscles.
- After that the therapist will move on to gliding their body and hands along the recipient's skin in smooth even movements, possibly while adding more Nuru gel.
- Finally, the massage therapist might move on to more sensual or erotic touching depending on the client’s comfort level and interest.
Nuru massage can feel more intimate than other forms of massage due to its focus on synchronized breathing which can make the massage therapist and client feel deeply connected, and the positions utilized to administer the massage.
Potential Benefits
Nuru massage has several potential benefits. Like most massages it can be very relaxing, quieting the mind and relieving tension in the body. Additionally, Nuru can be a great source of sensual pleasure and even just skin to skin contact.
A unique benefit of Nuru massage is its potential for emotional connection. The physical closeness and synchronized breathing can come together to create a powerful emotional experience.
Nuru Massage at Home
As mentioned earlier, it is possible to purchase equipment to deliver a Nuru massage at home. The necessary items, including Nuru gel made from seaweed and a waterproof mat can be purchased online or at specialty adult stores, sometimes together in a convenient kit.
Nuru massage involves a lot of slippery stuff so have towels on hand. Also, listen to Dirty Lola’s words of wisdom:
“Slipping and sliding your nude body against someone else's naked body can be a lot of sexy fun, but prepare yourself for the inevitable super slick mess. It is not a bed activity. If you bring Nuru massage into your home, ensure you're in a waterproof space with much room to slide around. A large shower could work in a pinch, but I heavily caution you not to do a Nuru massage in a bathtub."
Since the practice can be extremely intimate, be sure to have an open conversation beforehand so everyone involved knows what they are getting into (don’t surprise anyone who might not want to be covered in gel!) and everyone can state their boundaries and desires.
