Enhance Your Love Life with Aromatherapy

Looking for an herbal remedy to spruce up your love life?  Try aromatherapy!  Aromatherapy has been used for years to heal, to encourage peace of mind and serenity, to restore balance to the body, soul and mind, and even to freshen up and clean homes or offices.  But what many aromatherapy users don't realize is that these products can also be used to create sensual well being and stir romance for two people that are in love!

Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils that have been derived from plants and trees to promote overall wellbeing.  The oils are extracted using one of several methods, such as distillation, carbon dioxide solvent extraction, and cold pressing (mostly used for citrus oils).  Through their fragrant scents and sometimes even their unique physical properties, essential oils bring about certain responses from the brain.  These responses may include stress reduction and relaxation, increased energy, improved memory and concentration, and even sensual arousal.

What are Good Sensual Blends?

There are several essential oils that arouse the senses, but keep in mind that people respond differently to various aromas. So there's not a "one oil fits all" solution.  It's wise to try several to find which ones are favored by both you and your partner.  And don't use too much oil.  This could overwhelm you and your partner with a strong scent and defeat the intended purpose.  Introduce just a small amount of oil or blended oils to the room to make sure the scent agrees with both of you.  If using oil for massages or baths, use just a small amount on the skin for starters to test for allergies.

Civet and musk aromas are known to be physically arousing, but these are usually either produced synthetically or extracted from animals.  These are not used in aromatherapy, but may be added to floral blends occasionally.  They are so popular because they mimic the natural occurring pheromones that are secreted by humans.  Pheromones can strongly influence the attraction between two people.  To get similar effects, essential oils such as sandalwood, jasmine and patchouli can be used in oil blends and are often added to many costly perfumes. 

Oils that are used for sensual purposes are usually sweet-smelling with floral, fruity or woody properties.  Exotic oils such as ylang ylang, patchouli, sandalwood and vetivert can generate a laid-back, warm atmosphere.  Or for the feeling of summer ease and warmth, essential oils such as jasmine, rose and orange blossom will do the trick.

Blending Oils with a Sensual Touch

There are two ways to go about creating sensual-inducing aromatherapy oils.  You can buy the commercial brands in which fragrances are already blended to create a certain mood.  These will usually still have to be diluted so read the instructions carefully before use.  Another option is to blend your own oils and create the sensual fragrance that's right for you and your partner.  If you find that the commercial blends don't work for you, then blending your own provides an alternative option.  This allows you to experiment with various fragrances and create concoctions for multiple purposes.

If you plan to blend your own sensual oils, be sure to follow the recipes carefully.  You can find many homemade aromatherapy recipes online and also experiment with some of your own.  An important thing to remember is that combining several wonderful smelling fragrances won't always create a better smelling fragrance!  The oils must be added in differing amounts to create the perfect blend.  For example, you will likely add fewer drops of the stronger smelling oil and more drops of the weaker oil to create an effective blend that suits you and your partner.

Using Sensual Oils

Sensual aromatherapy oils can be used in several ways to create a certain mood.  You can create a bath blend for soaking or body oil to be applied immediately after a shower.  This can replace your usual perfume while also promoting skin health and beauty.  Another method is to create essential oil lotions and body oil for massages.  You and your partner can give one another a massage using the massage oil or lotion mixture to help each other relax and enjoy the evening.  Massage by candlelight after a romantic dinner to really set the evening in motion!

Essential oils can be used to create sensual scents in a room.  Burn incense or create a fragrant room spray.  Avoid using oils that have been diluted in carrier oils.  Instead, add the oil to distilled water for spritzing or add a few drops in water and place in a burner to gradually release the scent into the room.

There are a several popular blends that can be used to create a bed linen spray.  Look for recipes using the following for great results:

·         Sandalwood

·         Rose

·         Grapefruit

·         Jasmine

·         Bergamot

·         Lime

·         Ylang ylang

·         Ginger

Blend several of these and add to a spritzing bottle that features a fine mist setting.  Spray lightly onto your bed linens and allow to dry completely.  Don't spray directly onto your skin.

Use the Web as a resource to find a variety of aromatherapy products and recipes to enhance your love life.  Whether blending your own or buying pre-mixed products, sensual aromatherapy can help you spruce up your marriage or give an added boost to any start-up romance!

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