EASY BREAST MASSAGE FOR LIFT, DETOX, AND SELF-LOVE
Today I share one of my favorite rituals for beauty, health, and self-confidence with you!
I believe it's important for every woman's health, so in case you get any value out of it, please share it with the women in your life. You’ll find my full video below.
Before we dive into my simple yet effective routine, let me introduce you to the major health benefits of breast massage. Knowing about all the positive effects will give you extra motivation to take this time for yourself.
The Benefits of Breast Massage – An Overview
A breast massage is a wonderful way to get in touch with your sensuality, to fall in love with your breasts, and to keep them beautiful and firm for a lifetime. You will probably see a sculpting and lifting effect after the first few times.
In my video, I’ll share the best massage techniques to care for and connect with our breasts. These techniques are drawn from Taoist wisdom and from my own experience of breast-care as a dancer, teacher, and women’s health expert.
These methods are so effective that I haven’t felt the need to wear a bra in almost fifteen years! I started massaging my breasts in my late 20s and now in my 40s my breasts are healthier, firmer and more beautiful than they were in my 20s.
This type of massage is amazing for breast health, it enhances blood circulation and brings the lymphatic flow in motion, detoxifies your breast tissue, reduces possible breast tenderness or breast pain before menstruation and helps to prevent cancer. The massage also stimulates oxytocin release, our stress-reducing love hormone!
“Breast massage stimulates oxytocin release, our stress-reducing love hormone!”
Therapeutic breast massage as an essential part of your self-care routine
You don't need to be a licensed massage therapist to do this massage on yourself. Just follow my instructions, it's safe and there is no risk that you can do it the wrong way.
I recommend that all women add a breast massage to their self-care routine. Why? Because breast massage has proven benefits for our health, immunity and self-confidence. Many women swear by it to improve their breast shape, size and firmness. Read the YouTube comments for inspiration. My students are often astonished by the results they quickly see - both in the way they feel and in how happy they are with their bodies.
Of course, every good, full-body massage has the power to relax and rejuvenate us. Breast massage is something more. That’s because our breasts and their surrounding tissues play an important role in our health and sense of well-being.
Let’s find out how.
Breasts, lymphatic drainage and the immune system
A regular breast massage supports our lymphatic system by moving any slow or stagnant lymph fluid. Our lymphatic system is one of our best defenses against infection and disease. Lymph fluid takes waste and debris away from our cells. It flows through a network of lymph vessels which are connected to lymph nodes.
As the lymph fluid flows through the nodes, it traps or destroys anything harmful that the body does not need. This means that a consistent lymph flow makes for a healthy immune system. The tissues around our breasts contain several key lymph vessels and nodes.
Unfortunately lymph drainage can sometimes become sluggish or blocked. Lymph fluid does not have its own pump like our blood which has the heart to pump it around the body. So in order for the lymph to move, we have to move our body. Great ways are swimming, dancing, walking, running and rebounding.
But since our breast tissue has no muscles, lymph still tends to get stuck in this part of the body, especially since most women wear a bra when moving their bodies. That's why massaging your breasts daily will make sure your breast tissue stays healthy and naturally revitalized.
You get a better outcome if you pair this massage with movement. I recommend complimenting the breast massage with an easy, self-care workout like my 5-Minute Body Love Workout.
Combine breast massage with my 5-Minute Body Love Workout
Breast massage for the release of oxytocin
One of the reasons why this kind of breast massage raises our level of self love and confidence is the release of a certain feel-good hormone. Breast massage stimulates oxytocin release, our stress-reducing love hormone! Oxytocin has the power to help us feel positive emotional responses like trust, empathy and bonding with others. It has also been shown to lower our overall stress and anxiety.
Between the sheets, oxytocin has been found to intensify our orgasms and cause the muscle contractions that help sperm reach the egg and increase our chances of pregnancy. If you wake up all the nerve endings in your breasts on a daily basis they will be more sensitive to breast stimulation and that will increase your level of pleasure and arousal in bed.
Breast-massage for milk production when breastfeeding
I often get asked the question if this massage is safe when breastfeeding. It's also thought that oxytocin release stimulates the “let-down reflex” in breastfeeding, making it easier for milk to flow. This means that the gentle touch of a breast massage before baby latches-on can avoid baby's annoyance at being kept waiting!
For new moms using hand expression, a relaxing, warm massage with my techniques will help open the milk ducts and improve milk flow.
Breast massage can aid milk flow when breast feeding
Breast Self-Examination and Early detection
In addition to all of this: massaging your own breasts is one of the most effective preventive measures for breast cancer, as you also have the opportunity to detect any knots or cysts in early stages.
Our breast consists of glandular, connective and fatty tissue, each of these three types of tissue can form noticeable knots. Doctors estimate that 90% of women will find a lump in their breasts at some point during their lifetime. So there's no need to worry, but you should definitely check in with your gynecologist.
A regular breast massage increases your awareness of what is normal for your body and will help you to detect any changes. Self-examination is one of the most important methods to detect breast cancer in its earliest stages.
“Self-examination is one of the most important methods to detect breast cancer in its earliest stages.”
Recognize your normal, monthly changes
Chest massage will also help you to get to know the normal, monthly changes that happen as part of your menstrual cycle. Hormone fluctuations can mean lumpier or painful breasts for many of us. Getting to know these natural changes through breast self-exams and massage is important for self-care.
But more than this, it is empowering. By deepening our understanding of our own, unique bodies, we educate ourselves in what is 'normal' and learn to hear when our bodies tell us that something important has changed.
If you do feel an unusual change, there’s no need to panic, most knots are harmless and disappear on their own, but you should definitely check in with your gynecologist.
Breast massage as an alternative to breast augmentation
While it's essential for women’s health and self-love, the breast massage is also a beauty treatment. As we’ve seen, breast massage stimulates the lymphatic system and oxytocin. It also increases blood flow to the breast tissue and the pectoral muscles (chest muscles) which support our breasts, keeping them young and firm (without giving more work to plastic surgeons).
To motivate you to join the breast massage club, I want to highlight some results women all over the world are getting from this massage:
“I love the breast massage video. I went from an AA to a B in less than a month. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!”
― Jerri
“I did few steps of this massage video using fenugreek oil 50ml+olive oil 25ml+coconut oil 25ml mixture. My cup sized is increasing within 10 days of regular massage. Thanks, Coco Berlin!”
― Afifa
“This massage definitely works. I didn't have very saggy boobs, but because of the weight (I'm DD) I used to see a drop. I did this workout and in two days I had started seeing a difference, which has encouraged me to continue. I have been doing this workout every day for about two weeks and my boobs have lifted. I guess depending on your particular situation you might take longer, but it definitely works, and I enjoy it, thank you.”
― Shamiqua
You will find more comments right under my YouTube video. Please also share your experience with us.
A different kind of self-breast massage for holistic breast care
So let's get to my massage techniques for healthy breasts. You can do my method anytime with massage oil or right under the shower. I recommend to use organic oil, I personally love this bust firming oil for its amazing lifting effects. Previously I have used Argan oil, coconut oil or olive oil straight from my kitchen, but this new oil blew my mind.
I massage my breasts daily since over a decade. I have used a variety of oils, and I did not expect any special effect from that oil I got as a present. The first thing I noticed was the sensuous warm fragrance, but after 2 days I felt a significant improvement in the firmness of my breasts. Now I'm using it for a month and am thrilled with the results! Try it out for yourself, you can get 15% OFF with my code: COCOBERLIN. Enjoy, and let me know how it works for you!
That’s my top tip, to double the effect, but you can use any body oil, and you can always add your favorite essential oils to the mix. You can also combine it with complimentary techniques like dry brushing.
This is a gentle massage, but you don't need to be afraid of applying pressure in the breast region. Do what feels good to you.
My Simple Breast Massage Method
The best way to enjoy the breast massage is to follow along with the video. Below is an overview of the most important techniques.
The first step is to start with the right breast and use both hands to bring all the skin and fat and lymph to the front. Massage in stroking motions, always from the back towards your armpit, breast and nipple. Use your full range of motion, then repeat on the other side. This first step is simple, but very important.
Next, put your right hand under your right breast and your left hand under your left breast and massage them with a circular motion of the full hand all around the breasts. According to Taoist teachings, one circular direction makes the breasts bigger, and the other makes the breasts smaller and firmer, but I have not seen this effect in myself, so try both ways and if you notice a difference, let me know in the comments.
Using one hand, draw a figure of eight around your breasts. Change the direction, then change the hand. So we do both hands in both directions. Then use your index finger or more fingers to gently push through your skin into the tissue in a small circular pattern and look if you find any irregularities.
To finish, hold your breasts with both hands, feel your heart, breathe deep and feel grateful for your breasts and your beautiful body. Expand the feeling of gratitude and feel the energy flow through your entire body.
If you know different techniques that you enjoy, you can just put them into the mix. Go with the flow and enjoy what feels nurturing and healing for you. Don't forget to send loving thoughts towards yourself and your beautiful body!
BREAST MASSAGE FOR every day
I'm so excited to hear what you think and how you like it. Please let me know in the comments on YouTube!
And if you also believe it's an important topic, please share the video to spread the knowledge.
PS - If you enjoyed the breast massage, you will love my Sensuous Dance Workout! It’s an effective and relaxing way to exercise your pelvic floor and step into your feminine power.
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