Ignite Raleigh 2 Recorded Live Stream
Pleasure Mechanics Presentation begins at 48:30
Ignite Raleigh 2 was a fabulous event, made possible by the good folks at Our Hash Tag, MC Zach Ward and the other sponsors and volunteers. We were thrilled to present about our passions - Sex and Pleasure. We are committed to sharing the information, strategies and techniques that allow adults to experience more sexual pleasure and become better lovers. It was a challenge to distill the topic down into a 5 minute presentation, and choose images for 20 slides lasting 15 seconds each. We had a lot of fun developing the presentation, and even more fun delivering it. The crowd at the Lincoln Theater were lively, enthusiastic and super supportive of all of the presenters. From sexy home energy audits to female boxing, nerd girls online to anti-social media, modernist homes to blogging cats, the presentations were delivered with conviction and humor. It is such an honor to see glimpses into the lives and interests of the brilliant folks here in North Carolina. Ignite Raleigh confirmed our beliefs that this area is one of the most innovative and exciting regions in the country, brimming with interesting, kind and generous folks.
We had such an amazing time at Ignite Raleigh 2 last night - still glowing from the event and amazing feedback we have received on "20 Little Known Facts About Sex & Pleasure" We'll be posting more soon, but just wanted to say thanks for all the positive feedback and support. We just arrived in Raleigh a few months ago, and are so happy to be here and be part of this amazing community. If anyone has any specific questions or feedback for us, please do not hesitate to be in touch, here on our site or on twitter @LearnPleasureThanks again to the amazing crowd that came out last night and to all the other fabulous presenters!
Most people think of Couples Massage as a spa treatment or massage therapy treatment, where two lovers receive simultaneous massages from two massage therapists, in the same room. This treatment has been offered at spas, resorts and hotels as a way to offer lovers the opportunity to experience massage together. But "together" here simply means being in the same room.
We offer Couples Massage Workshops - a full day experience where we teach couples how to massage each other. Couples learn massage sequences for the entire body, so they can bring massage into their relationship and enjoy all of the benefits of sharing this intimate, relaxing and sensual experience. Our Couples Massage Workshops is a hands-on opportunity to learn more about your lover's body, their desires, and how you can use massage to enhance all parts of your relationship. At the end of the day, both partners have received a full body massage - and learned how to continue this pleasurable practice at home.
A Couples Massage in a spa in Raleigh costs about $200. Each couple gets a one hour massage, and you leave relaxed but in your own world. As a couple, there is no growth of your intimacy or relationship skills.
Our Couples Massage Workshop in Raleigh costs $300. The class is all day long, and at the end of the day you will both have received a full body massge from your lover, learned a new skill, and spent the entire day developing relationship and intimacy skills that can benefit you for years to come.
The choice is yours - an hour on a massage table with a stranger? Or a full day of learning to touch, communicate and pleasure the one you love?
Our Valentine's Day event in Downtown Raleigh has sold out, and registration is now closed. We have opened enrollment for the workshop on March 14, in our same gorgeous venue in downtown Raleigh. We will also soon announce our next date for the Chapel Hill - Carrboro area. You can register now and still give a fantastic Valentine's Day gift - the promise of spending the day together in March, learning how to give one another pleasurable full-body massage at home! Write out the date of the massage class on a nice card, wrap it up with chocolates, flowers or champagne and give the gift of massage for years to come! People often ask what kind of couples enroll in our Couples Massage Workshop. The truth is, all kinds! Our first workshop in North Carolina had couples ranging in age from 20 - 68 years old, couples who had been together 6 months to 35 years. One of the things we love about massage is that it can benefit couples of every age, at every stage of a love relationship. We are thrilled that our first two workshops - in Carrboro and Raleigh, North Carolina sold out so quickly - we are now exploring bigger venues, and will continue to offer highly effective and pleasurable workshops with a lot of attention to personal coaching - so every couple finishes the day with the skill and confidence to offer their lover amazing full-body massage at home. Contact Us if you have any questions about our upcoming workshops!
Unlocking the Secrets of the G-Spot: The Ultimate OAdult educational videos are notorious for inducing a case of "Pornus Interuptus" - just when a sex scene gets hot , the video jumps to an talking heads expert offering gentle advice and hard science. This DVD, provided to us for review from the good folks at BetterSex.com is no exception - short sex scenes with loving and sometimes hot real-life couples are frequently interrupted by sex experts, therapists and doctors offering education and advice. The education is solid, providing clear information about the g-spot, female ejaculation, and (unexpectedly) techniques for men to maintain erection longer. This final theme may not fit the overall topic of the DVD, but is welcome advice for the male audience members. Educators include Marty Klein Ph.D., Dr. Beverly Whipple and many others. The highlight of the DVD is a scene with Carol Queen, legendary sex educator. Her masturbation scene with a g-spot orgasm and female ejaculation is worth watching the DVD for - she brings a joyous intensity to the scene. All of the couples featured in this DVD have real, natural bodies and good chemistry. Watching Sinclair videos feels more voyeuristic than watching porn - like peeking in on real couples having real sex. This is a refreshing change, and a good choice for couples looking to learn new sexual skills, gain more information, and enjoy an intimate evening at home. Unlocking the Secrets of the G-spot doesn't disappoint, you just need to prepare yourself for the frequent interruptions from very unsexy experts. Don't expect to get hot and heavy while watching this DVD, but try to take away some useful hints for your next bedroom adventure.
Wondering what to give your lover for Valentines Day? Let us suggest the ultimate gift: your touch, your time and your focused attention. Give your lover a massage!
Massage is one of the best gifts we can give one another. Massage is the gift of time, of attention, of pleasure. When you give your lover the gift of massage, you are taking the time to communicate your love and desire through your touch, a gift that can not be purchased at any price.
Join us for a one day Couples Massage Workshop and you will learn the ultimate relationship skill: massage. Massage not only teaches you how to touch your lover's entire body with skill and confidence, massage is a laboratory for the most essential skills of a relationship: communication, paying attention, time management and reciprocity.
The primary lesson of massage is how to touch - how to use your hands and body to offer deep relaxation and profound pleasure. Massage teaches you how to use your whole hand to touch, creating an exciting variety of stimulation and touching different parts of the body with precision and ease. You learn how to use your body weight to create pressure so you don't get tired or wear out your hands when you give a massage. You learn how to gracefully move from one part of the body to the next, creating a flowing sensation, inviting your recipient to relax and savor each touch. Massage teaches us to us our hands as dexterous, powerful tools for pleasure. But what else can massage teach us? We believe that learning how to touch is just the beginning of the lessons of massage.
The skills you learn in massage can assist you in being a better lover and partner in life. Many couples find that massage is a very pleasurable and effective way to work through issues that effect their entire relationship.
Join us for our Raleigh Valentines Day Couples Massage Workshop and learn how to shower your lover with skilled, confident full-body touch.
Our goal here at The Pleasure Mechanics is to educate adults about how to enjoy more sexual pleasure and become better lovers. We emphasize the importance of learning to use your hands (which we think are the ultimate sex toys) to provide a whole range of pleasurable sensations. But toys can be a fabulous addition to your sex life, offering new sensations and variety to the pleasure you already enjoy. Every week, we will explore a new toy or tool and offer tips and techniques for spicing up your sex life by finding the right toys for your own unique needs. Our expert knowledge of the physical anatomy of pleasure will guide our suggestions, and we will take a focused look on exactly how each toy stimulates pleasure. We'll also cover how to use your toys for maximum enjoyment, and include tips and tricks on safety, hygiene, and sexual health. We believe that every man, woman and couple can enjoy more sexual pleasure with the right tools - and our partners at BetterSex.com have great videos and adult toys to help you enjoy more pleasure and become a better lover.
For most people, the single biggest roadblock to experiencing more pleasure is stress. The stress of daily life wears at us, literally, causing physical damage to our bodies and creating negativity in our relationships. Stress comes from many sources: work, family, concerns about money, health, global issues and personal worries. It is important to locate the top sources of stress in your life and begin creating strategies to minimize stress at it's source.
But let's face it: we can't always quit a stressful job or get away from a stressful family situation. So the essential strategy is learning how to cope with stress and minimize it's effect on your life and health.
There are many great ways to reduce stress: exercise, meditation or prayer, dancing, whatever activities make you feel relaxed and happy. There are two surefire stress reducers that also serve the dual purpose of strengthening your relationship and bringing you more pleasure: massage and sex. We offer the information, skills and strategies you need to enjoy more touch and intimacy, so you can de-stress and enjoy all of the health benefits of relaxation and pleasure.
When we talk to couples about learning how to share massage at home, one of the most common questions is "Who has the time?" Our answer? Everybody! We believe everyone can learn to give a great massage, and we teach five and ten minute massage sequences so you can integrate massage into every day, no matter how busy you are. You will be amazed at what a difference a five minute shoulder massage can be, especially when you know a few expert techniques to make every stroke effective and pleasurable.
Massage does not need to be an hour long to be effective. Because professional massage is usually offered in 60 or 90 minute session, people often think that they need to replicate that at home. The beauty of learning massage skills is that massage becomes part of your every day life. It allows you to offer one another more pleasurable, soothing, relaxing touch every time you reach out to one another.
We challenge couples to spend 10 to 20 minutes a day on massage - each receiving 5-10 minutes of the kind of massage you choose. One day, it might be five minutes of foot massage. Another, a ten minute back rub. The power of this practice is tremendous.
When you get to ask for and receive the kind of touch that you most desire in that moment, the benefits of pleasure and touch become like an IV drip into your body and relationship. You create a constant flow of pleasure hormones, daily relaxation, profound release of chronic stress, and a daily moment to feel close and loving with your partner.
Some couples will also want to carve out time for longer, full body massages. For other couples, it makes more sense to stick with ten minutes every day. Only you know what will work for you. But do not allow time to be the reason you don't share massage in your relationship. In less time than the average commercial break, you can create a wave of pleasure and relaxation with focused massage. Try our 10 minute challenge and notice for yourself the benefits of daily massage.
As Valentine's Day approaches, you may be wondering what to buy for your lover to express your affection and create a day to remember. Candy, Flowers, Perfume?
How about giving one another the gift of massage? Better yet, treat yourself to learning massage skills that you can enjoy for years to come? Spend Valentine's Day luxuriating in your lover's touch, and discover a new way to keep your relationship healthy and erotically alive.
Top 10 Reasons To Learn Massage for Valentine's Day
10. Learn to Give Amazing Back Rubs
Everyone loves a good back massage - learn how to do it like the pros. Be able to offer your lover an amazing, relaxing, highly pleasurable back rub at home, anytime you choose. And, of course, your lover will be more than happy to reciprocate!
9. Reap the Health Benefits of Touch
Touch is healthy! Pleasurable touch lowers your blood pressure, boosts your immune system and releases pleasure hormones. Exchanging massage at home is a delicious way to promote health and wellness!
8. Keep Intimacy Alive
In our busy lives, it is all too easy to rush past intimacy and forget to actively cultivate closeness with our lover. Sharing massage at home is a simple way to deliberately create intimate moments, bringing you closer and keeping your spark alive.
7. Soothe Out Chronic Stress
Work at a computer all day long? Bringing home stress? Learn how to soothe it out and relax chronically tense muscles. Help one another let go of the stress of work so your time together can be more pleasurable.
6. Learn a New Skill Together
Relationship experts say that learning something new together is great for a relationship. The novelty of a new skill brings a freshness and excitement, and gives you something to explore together as a couple.
5. Enhance Foreplay, Every Day
The skills of massage are great on their own, but can also be a fabulous way to heat up foreplay and get in the mood for sex. Most women crave more foreplay, and the skills you learn with massage will give you a whole new realm of touch to explore.
4. Discover New Kinds of Touch
Deep, penetrating touch? Light, feathery glides? How do you want to be touched? Learn a wide range of ways to touch one another, and develop the vocabulary to ask for what you want. You'll find yourself using your massage skills every time you touch one another.
3. Relaxation, Pure and Simple
We are all stressed out. Work, Family, Money, World Affairs. Stress eats us alive. Sharing massage at home is an efficient way to relax and return to a state of calm in the body. Five minutes is all it takes, and we show you how.
2. Stay Warm so it is Easier to Get Hot
Massage keeps your physical relationship warm - your bodies are connected, your skin is being touched with skill and confidence. Staying warm makes it easier to get hot - sharing massage just may lead to more frequent and pleasurable sex!
1. Learn Massage for the Pleasure of It
Massage is too pleasurable to be a once-in-awhile luxury. Learning massage brings this pleasurable skill home, and allows you to soak in the pleasure of skilled touch anywhere, anytime. Everyone can learn to give a great massage - join us and welcome massage into your relationship!
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