Massage family
Scalp Rub
One partner sits on the sofa; the other sits on the floor between their feet, leaning back, hands in their hair. Close to instant relaxation.
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Difficulty
EasyAthletic
Intimacy
PlayfulClose
Good for
- Winding down
- Hands only
- Easy on the knees
How to do it
Giver: sit on the sofa with your feet apart.
Receiver: sit on the floor between their feet, facing away, and lean back against the sofa.
Giver: spread your fingers through their hair and move the scalp in slow circles with your fingertips.
Work from the hairline back to the base of the skull.
Tips
- Use the pads of your fingers, not your nails.
- The base of the skull and behind the ears are the best spots.
- The receiver should sit on a cushion.