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Start with the back. 90%+ of the people of the world carry tension in their back. Start with broad pressure from the heel of your palms and long flowing strokes, up the spine, over the shoulders, and more lightly down the sides. (Pressure on kidneys == Bad.) Gradually move to more local strokes with more specific pressure points, like the side of your thumb or the tips of your fingers.
And a few random tips:
- Use all different surfaces to push with to keep any one from getting tired or insensitive.
- If your partner wants more pressure, use your weight, not your muscle, to keep from being tired out. Lean, don't push.
- And yes, use some sort of oil. Bring it to body temperature in the cup of your hand before applying it.
- Listen closely to your recipient and take your cues from there.
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