Everything You Should Know About Giving an Erotic Massage

Erotic Massage Essentials

Lucky for you, the most essential piece of equipment is something you already have: your hands!

But to take things up a notch (or four!), add these massage essentials to the mix. They're simple to use, even if you're just starting out on your sexy massage adventures.

(You can find out how best to incorporate them into your massage session in the tips below.)

How to Give an Erotic Massage

No matter what part of the body you are massaging, there are some simple techniques that apply almost everywhere.

Be careful not to press too hard or cause any pain when you're giving the massage and take time to check in with your partner to find out which parts they enjoy most.

1. Initial Touch

The first few touches you make should be long, lingering and purposeful.

Psychologically speaking, firm contact will reassure your partner and make them feel safe (think of how a strong handshake makes an impression on a business partner, and you've got the gist).

Your hands should be flat but your fingers should be relaxed, allowing them to splay and follow the natural contours of your partner's body.

Use this time to apply a massage oil or lotion to their body and get their skin warmed up.

Lovehoney Oh! Massage oils not only smells absolutely delicious, but provides that sensual glide to stop the skin from catching.

Dribble a little of this nourishing, silky oil into your hands (a little goes a long way) and smooth over your partner's skin in long, slow strokes.

Alternatively, the Lovehoney Oh! Vanilla Massage Candle doubles up as mood lighting, filling the room with a sensual vanilla aroma, and a warm, silky massage oil. Just drizzle the warm wax onto your lover's skin and away you go.

2. Fingertips

Massage doesn’t have to be intense and deep. In fact, doing the opposite can be both soothing and exciting at the same time. Using your fingertips, trace the contours of your partner’s body.

Run your fingers through their hair, gently graze their neck with the pads of your fingers or follow the smooth curves of their lips with your thumbs.

This soft touching will give great results and allow you to move your touch from one area of the body to another fluidly.

3. Kneading Thumbs

Pressing, kneading and rolling the thumbs against the body is a great way to work out tension in the muscles.

Press your thumbs against any body part and smoothly move them away from you, using the full extension of your thumbs.

Moving each thumb, one after the other creates a continuous rolling sensation that will really get rid of knots and tight spots.

This works especially well on the back, shoulders, feet and thighs.

For a firmer massage, the sleek, handheld Lovehoney Oh! Sensual Body Massager allows you to apply as much pressure as your partner enjoys without straining your hand.

Use the handle to administer long, firm strokes, then flip it over to work out your lover's knots using the smooth, rounded nodules.

4. Try Hot Rocks

For the ultimate sensual spa-style massage, Lovehoney Oh! Hot Massage Rocks can be heated and used to relieve tension in your partner's body.

Heat the stones by placing them in a pan of water, bringing it to the boil. Once boiled, remove the pan from the heat, slowly pour the water into the sink and tip the rocks onto a towel.

Ensure the rocks aren't too hot by drying them with the towel before carefully testing the temperature with a finger.

Although quick to heat, the pebbles retain their warmth for the perfect erotic massage session and are perfect for the shoulders, arms, back, bottom and backs of the legs.

What Lovehoney customers say:

"Now as a massager my partner started on my shoulders the deep rumbles really eased the tense area I have there...and I soon relaxed enough for it to work it's way down with explosive results. It didn't get hot at all and was in use for over half an hour. He loved it too gave him great stimulation as a body massager and on his intimate areas. Happy days!!!" - CurvyJilly