Follow the guide lines of the Kama Sutra to learn relaxation techniques that build trust and openness between the participants that can help you, as a couple and individually, achieve new levels of enjoyment. Preparation is an important tool in the development of foreplay techniques. To rush too quickly into intimacy is to overlook the importance of confidence and honesty with your partner and yourself. Learn to enjoy the moment and indulge your senses.

Create an atmosphere for Kama Sutra techniques and massage. Begin your sessions together with deep breathing and meditation if possible. Sit quietly together and align your breathing with one anther. Sit face to face holding hands while inhaling and exhaling together. As much as possible align your breathing so that your inhales and exhales match each other’s.

When you are both beginning to feel relaxed move on to one or more of the many Tantric massages. Take turns exploring each other’s bodies with your hands and fingers using warming body massage and techniques from the Karma Sutra such as full body massage, Lingham massage or Yoni massage.

When it is your turn to be the receiver lie back and let yourself receive the pleasure your partner has to offer you. When you are the giver continue to practice relaxation breathing and focus on your partner’s pleasure. It is important for you to remain relaxed throughout the process. Look into each other’s eyes and enjoy the closeness foreplay can bring to you both. Indulge yourselves in the opportunity of closeness and union.

The Karma Sutra recognizes the connection between the body, mind and spirit and understands that all are interrelated. Using Tantric massage you can bring the three together and allow release from life’s stresses and pressures. It is an excellent method to overcome any sexual difficulties you may be having individually or as a couple. Tantric massage provides release from past pain that may be inhibiting you in the present. Used frequently, you will find yourself and your partner becoming more whole as individuals and as a couple.

There are many foreplay games available for purchase. You might like to pick one up to include in your repertoire of foreplay activities. If you are new to erotic massage and would like a little guidance in the beginning you might like to try The Karma Sutra game. Using the principles of Karma Sutra the game includes a game board and cards that instruct the players to engage in certain activities. These activities use Karma Sutra techniques and provide an excellent introduction for the beginner.

There are many other games available designed strictly for foreplay purposes. You might also wish to investigate what the bookstore has to offer. One popular book of foreplay games is 100 Sex Games for Couples.

You can also incorporate some of the old standbys like strip poker or use a deck of cards and assign an activity to each number. Then draw cards. For instance, the number 5 can stand for toe nibble and every time one of you draws a 5 that’s what you do!  Use this game with different massages. Assign a number to a massage and then take turns drawing cards.

Exotic Massage is a wonderful form of foreplay and should be included in as many games as possible. It provides the couple the opportunity to relax and engage slowly with one another, the perfect prelude to any sexual encounter.

Add flavorful lubricants to your erotic massage foreplay and you will be amazed at the affect it can have on your libido. The flavor of chocolate heightens the senses and cinnamon heightens arousal.

Scented massage oil will also liven up your foreplay games. Indulging all of your senses is an important ingredient to any foreplay experience.