Nuru massage: from the origins to the present

Nuru massage is a type of erotic massage that originated in Japan. In Japanese, the term “nuru” means slippery or smooth. The massage is performed with a special water-based gel that moisturizes the skin, makes it smooth and ensures close body contact between the masseuse and the client. The massage emphasizes tactility and sensations, rather than traditional noir techniques. The massage process is performed without clothes, body to body, which creates an intimate atmosphere, builds trust and provides deep relaxation.

Historical foundation

Massage techniques date back to the twentieth century, first mentioned in Japanese written sources that describe such practices as part of Japanese culture. Initially, massage was used as an exotic service in spas, the main purpose of which was relaxation and body therapy. The purpose of the technique was to relax the body, reduce muscle tension and create a sense of comfort. Over time, nuru massage gained popularity not only in Japan but also in the USA and Europe.

The peculiarity of the massage technique is body contact, which occurs with the help of a special gel that has a light structure, does not cause allergic reactions, and is made from natural seaweed. The procedure is carried out on a special mattress or in the bathroom, because nuru requires heat and moisture. Masseuses completely immerse clients in an atmosphere of calm and comfort.

The benefits of nuru massage

The main feature of massage is body contact, because the masseuse not only works with her hands, but also slides her body over the body with the help of gel, which provides incredibly sensual sensations. Very often, this practice is chosen as anti-stress therapy: gentle movements, warm gel, soothing music, and a cozy atmosphere create the effect of deep relaxation and meditation, and after the procedure, clients notice a decrease in tension, improved sleep, and mood. In many erotic noir salons, massage is a real intimate ritual or an erotic show, a process that affects not only the body but also the soul and imagination. It is also worth noting the effect of a special massage product that has a silky structure, moisturizes the skin, makes it smooth and radiant.

Nuru is often perceived as an intimate practice, but it also has therapeutic benefits:

• deep muscle relaxation
• improved blood circulation
• reduces stress and tension
• improves mood

Erotic practice is not only about touch, but also about trust, safety, and acceptance, and these are the features that distinguish it from classical techniques.

Modernity: From Spa to Art Therapy

Nuru massage is a whole culture and experience that combines bodily pleasure, intimacy, psycho-emotional relief, and care and concern for your own body. That is why it is growing in popularity not only among men and women, but also among couples who want to diversify their intimate life and strengthen their emotional connection.

Nowadays, nuru practice is a part of many programs used in SPA salons, integrated into psychological and body therapy as a way to reconnect with your own body, improve self-esteem, and in many countries of the world, massage is considered a form of body art that is intimate, but not necessarily erotic, and in some salons, the service is offered to couples as a way to restore emotional intimacy.

Nuru Gel for Massage

For nuru massage, a special tool is used to ensure light and gentle friction of the body against the body. Thanks to the gel, masseuses can easily and comfortably slide over the client’s body without causing discomfort or irritation. The gel is hypoallergenic, odorless and colorless and safe for the skin. The massage product consists of Nori seaweed extract, which is rich in minerals, glycerin or aloe vera to moisturize the skin, and hyaluronic acid is added for skin care. An important fact is that nuru gel does not contain parabens, silicons, dyes, so it does not cause irritation even in sensitive skin. The product has many advantages, including:

• high slipperiness (great for moving the body on the body)
• hypoallergenicity (does not cause allergies or rashes)
• moisturizing effect (makes the skin smooth, moisturized)
• easily washed off (water-soluble, leaves no residue on the body or linen)
• thermoneutral (easily heats up from body temperature).

Before the massage process, the gel can be easily warmed up to body temperature if necessary, to provide the client with the most comfortable sensations, to avoid drying out of the gel, the massage is performed in a warm and humid room, the body of both the masseuse and the client should be completely covered with gel.

On the market of erotic products, manufacturers offer a wide range of different types of nuru gels, such as classic (odorless), flavored (vanilla, lavender), gel with a cooling or heating effect, and vegan forms. You can buy the product in sex shops, specialized stores of Japanese cosmetics, when choosing, you should pay attention to the availability of a certificate of quality and safety, and before the massage, you should conduct a skin test (apply a small amount of gel to the bend of the elbow), this way you can avoid an individual reaction to the product.

Interesting facts about nuru gel

• Nuru gel is made on the basis of Nori red seaweed, which is widely used in Japanese cuisine.
• It is a real remedy, does not cause allergic reactions, odorless, colorless.
• The product has incredible slipperiness, it is several times more slippery than ordinary massage oil, and the body-to-body effect creates an incredible effect.
• The gel is easily washed off with water
• Many products contain vitamins, minerals and nutrients that moisturize and care for the skin.
• Original and high-quality nuru gels are made in Kawasaki, Japan, and there are analogues in other countries, but they often differ in composition and quality.

Nuru massage is not just an exotic procedure, but a whole science of technique, a culture of touch that helps to restore connection with the body, relax, plunge into a new level of sensations, find connection and harmony with your own body. In the right environment with a professional approach, massage techniques can become a real ritual of self-care.