Gallery: The Essential Scoop on Giving a Couples Massage at Home: What You Need to Know.

When was the last time you got a good rubdown? It’s a huge misconception to think that a massage is a luxury. Based on all of the benefits that it provides, it’s something that all of us should be doing, at least once a month. Massages can help to relieve muscle tension and stiffness, provide joint flexibility, increase blood circulation while reducing blood pressure, detoxify your skin, strengthen your immune system and even help to improve your posture. Now, add in the sexy-factor of getting a massage WITH your loved one? We're talking major intimacy here! I

But what if your budget is tight? That doesn’t mean you have to deny yourself the advantages. You and yours can give each other massages at home! Sure, it might not be as deeply penetrating as the pros, but with the right techniques, you can pull off a pretty impressive rubdown. Not to mention, there are several advantages an at-home massage provides that you might not have thought about...

So grab your homemade massage oil and get ready to rub it down? Here are six great reason you should be adding a couples massage into downtime with your special someone.