Saturday, July 15, 2006

...and I'll scratch yours

Who doesn't love a back scratch?

To my great disappointment, I have never been able to find a back scratching service. There are plenty of places offering massage but nothing is quite as satisfying as fingernails on skin. (Self-service back scratchers just don't cut it.) For all you entrepeneurs out there, take note - this is a business idea that would fly!

There is nothing at all kinky about it. Back scratching is as legitimate as massage. (You'd want to make sure the Scratchor's fingernails were not harbouring any skin from the previous client but you'd run the same risk with a massage.)

The pressure is very important - not too hard. The Da Vinci Code "cilice" look is not in this season. Not enough pressure results in a feathery approach which is hard to enjoy if you are the ticklish sort. You want enough fingernail friction to cause a slight reddening of the flesh. This will go away in time and is no different to the result of a hot shower.

Back scratching is a craft so perfecting the stroke methodology is critical. Ideally, a back scratch starts with sweeping strokes of consistent pressure covering the entire back and then narrowing in on the itchier parts with some shorter, faster strokes.

If this is not a commercial transaction but a reciprocal service, attitude should not be over-looked as playing a part in the overall experience. Impatience and indifference from the Scratchor tends to reduce the enjoyment by the Scratchee. And don't cheat on the scratching time. The experienced Scatchees always notice.

2 Comments:

At 6:42 pm, Anonymous Anonymous said...

I think it is kinky, and kind of sick when you get both family members and a partner to partake in the same ritual of satisfaction. Bu Hao.

 
At 10:06 am, Blogger Ferret said...

Hmmm I don't think it is kinky, and I think it is a great idea, why not have it offered at the same places as a massage.

 

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