How massage improves female function

Massage can improve women's physiological functions by stimulating specific acupoints and muscle groups. The main methods include perineal massage, abdominal massage, foot massage, lumbosacral massage and breast massage.

1. Perineal massage:

Focus on stimulating the perineal points and pelvic floor muscles to promote local blood circulation. After daily cleansing with warm water, gently press the perineal area with your fingertips in a circular motion for 5 minutes to enhance pelvic floor muscle tension and improve urinary incontinence and sexual sensitivity. Pregnant women need to do so under the guidance of a doctor.

2. Abdominal massage:

Knead and massage the Renmai acupoints such as Guanyuan point and Qihai point clockwise, and cooperate with abdominal breathing. Use the palms of your hands to push and knead outwards in a spiral with the navel as the center, for 10 minutes each time, which can help regulate endocrine and relieve dysmenorrhea. Avoid pressing hard during menstruation.

3. Foot massage:

Focus on stimulating the foot reflex areas such as Sanyinjiao and Taixi, and use the thumb joint to push from the heel to the toe. Foot massage can indirectly regulate the functions of the uterus and ovaries. It is recommended to perform it for 15 minutes before going to bed. The effect is better when combined with foot soaking in 40℃ warm water.

4. Lumbosacral massage:

Press the Baliao and Mingmen points with the heel of your palm, and rub up and down along the bladder meridian on both sides of the spine. This technique can relieve back pain and improve blood supply to pelvic organs. It is suitable for 8-10 minutes 3 times a week. Patients with spinal diseases need to be cautious when doing this.

5. Breast massage:

Make a circular stroke from the periphery of the breast toward the nipple, avoiding the area of ​​breast hyperplasia. Gentle breast massage can promote lymphatic return and prevent breast diseases. Breast-feeding women need to use special techniques to prevent breast duct obstruction.

It is recommended to enhance core muscle strength with regular aerobic exercise such as yoga and swimming, and to eat more foods containing phytoestrogens such as soybeans and black sesame seeds on a daily basis. Keep the environment warm before and after massage, and do a skin test when using natural essential oils to assist. If abnormal bleeding or persistent pain occurs, massage should be stopped immediately and medical examination should be conducted. Those with long-term dysfunction should be combined with professional pelvic floor rehabilitation treatment. Pay attention to the massage intensity to be comfortable. Abdominal and perineal massage should be suspended three days before menstruation and early pregnancy.