💚A stomach massage, or abdominal massage, involves gently applying pressure and performing circular motions on the abdomen to promote digestion, relieve constipation, and reduce stress. Key techniques include clockwise circular motions around the belly button and performing "I love you" or L-shaped strokes, moving from the right rib cage, across the body, and down to the left hipbone. Benefits extend beyond digestion, including improved lymphatic drainage, enhanced sleep, better posture, and reduced muscle tension.
A pleasant side effect of Abdominal Massage: Experiencing a mild tingling sensation and even an erection during a gentle stomach massage is considered normal for some people. There are clear physiological reasons why this can happen, especially during full-body massage sessions.
Physiological Explanations
• Nerve Stimulation: Gentle massage of the abdominal area can stimulate nerves that run through the abdomen and pelvis. These nerves are interconnected with those that supply the genitals. Stimulation or increased blood flow in this region can trigger tingling sensations and, occasionally, reflexive erections even without direct sexual arousal.
• Parasympathetic Relaxation: Massage often induces a deep state of relaxation by activating the parasympathetic (“rest and digest”) nervous system. This relaxation can also increase blood flow throughout the body, including the pelvic and genital regions, which can inadvertently cause a pleasant tingling feeling or an erection.
• Erogenous Zone Contact: The lower abdomen and groin areas are close to erogenous zones. Mild stimulation — even if non-sexual — can trigger pleasurable sensations and physical responses due to the sensitivity of nerve endings in these areas.
It is normal for the pleasant tingling or even arousal sensations to intensify when the buttocks are massaged, and this is a common, natural physiological response. The buttocks and the surrounding gluteal region are rich in nerves and blood vessels, and massage stimulates these, often leading to heightened sensations that may spread to the pelvic or groin area.
Why Sensations Intensify During Buttocks Massage
• The gluteal muscles are closely linked with pelvic nerves and blood flow, so stimulation here often produces tingling, warmth, or even arousal.
• Massage increases circulation to the lower body and pelvis, which can lead to involuntary erections and pleasant sensations, especially when deep relaxation is achieved.
• This is a physiological—not necessarily sexual—response, and it happens to many people during professional massage, regardless of gender or intent.
Should This Be Mentioned to the Therapist?
• Most professional therapists are well aware that these responses can happen and generally treat it as a routine occurrence.
• Communicating openly is always welcomed in professional settings. If experiencing embarrassment, anxiety, or if the sensations become distracting, mentioning it briefly to the therapist is perfectly acceptable. This allows for reassurance and can help set a comfortable tone for future sessions.
• Blood Flow and Sensations: Massage improves blood flow and oxygenation in the tissues, which can cause tingling or “pins and needles” sensations as previously under-stimulated nerve endings become activated. This increased blood flow can also explain why pleasant sensations sometimes radiate to the loins or upper thighs.
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💚Personal Note: Because of my Stage 4 CKD, I am susceptible to constipation. A gentle stomach massage is very helpful.
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Fabulous! Indy
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