Ditch the push-up bra, get your breasts massaged?
Filed under: Fashion, Beauty, How to Wear
Next time you're in Manhattan and you feel like getting violated, there's is now a place where you can stop in and get a surgery-free boob job -- but it's not for the timid. Grace Macnow, the owner of Graceful Services, says that an 80 minute breast massage will perk your girls right up -- good as new. According to her: "it even makes the nipples turn up again."
What does this miraculous procedure consist of? In a nutshell: a heavy-duty rubdown of your pectoralis major and pectoralis minor, the draining of excess lymph fluid (we have no idea how that is done), and then your masseuse will apply a cream and a mask. Sounds fun, right? Dr. Stephen Colen of Hackensack University Medical Center says the results are only temporary and are due to the moisturizers they use -- but it doesn't involve surgery, botox, or any of that junk. And hey -- it's only $100 -- maybe it's not that creepy.
[via Jezebel]
the goddess anna 6-24-2008 @ 3:57PM
Lymph drainage consists of very light strokes of the fingertips around the lymph nodes. Think someone laying a dime on your skin - that's the proper pressure for lymph drainage. It facilitates the flow of lymph, but should not be done on anybody missing lymph nodes or if one is sick (as this would spread the infection).
As a MT, I do not manipulate breast tissue, and to be honest, I'm not sure it's always ethical unless it is being done to stimulate milk production in lactating mothers. However, what is being described here can pretty much be done without compromising the client's privacy (or touching the nipples, which are always off-limits). A good chest routine is a vital part of any MT's standard routine. If there are people out there that would like to get a massage, but are a little squeemish about it, try going for a chair massage or for a foot massage. I would only suggest the above therapy for people who are a little more comfortable/experienced with massage - you'll aready know the boundaries of a professional, ethical massage (hopefully!)
For more information on massage (and how it's regulated), please visit www.ncbtmb.com. That's the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork website. Hope this helps! : )
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the goddess anna 6-24-2008 @ 3:52PM
And, I missed this the first time, but we prefer to be called massage therapists. Masseuse/Masseur has a negative, sexual connotation to it. A massage therapist is professional and certified.
: )
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Heather 6-24-2008 @ 6:57PM
Ooh count me in!
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YoAdrian 7-01-2008 @ 12:23PM
I think I found my new career path. Do I need to go back to college to learn this technique!
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Bethany 7-27-2008 @ 2:47PM
The thought of all that done on my breasts does not sound too appealing to me. I'm going to stick with my Distraction Bra. It's less than the $100 you would pay for this massage and it increases my breast size by almost 2 full cups. It looks amazing under clothing too. You can get it at distractionbra.com.
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Christine 8-30-2008 @ 12:46PM
Breast massage can also be a pleasurable erotic activity to share with your partner. At SensualBreastMassage.com you can learn over 20 ways to pleasure the female breasts. Most women wouldn't be comfortable going to a spa for a breast massage, but may welcome more quality touch from their lover!
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Christine 8-30-2008 @ 12:46PM
Breast massage can also be enjoyed as a pleasurable part of lovemaking with your partner. SensualBreastMassage.com teaches over 20 ways to massage the female breasts, so couples can learn in the privacy of their own home. Most women wouldn't be comfortable with this spa treatment, but would probably welcome more quality breast touch from their lover!
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