Sensual massage
Also known as erotic massagecouples massagebody massage
Sensual massage is slow, attentive touch given to relax and connect — a gentle, low-pressure way to build intimacy that need not lead anywhere in particular.
The gist
Sensual massage uses unhurried, deliberate touch to relax the body and deepen closeness. It lowers stress, builds trust, and re-familiarizes partners with each other's bodies. Warm oil, low light, and taking turns keep it generous; detaching it from any goal keeps it relaxed.
Related
Erogenous zones
Erogenous zones are areas of the body especially sensitive to touch — including many beyond the obvious ones, like the neck, ears, inner thighs, and lower back.
Sensory play
Sensory play is heightening intimacy by focusing on the senses — using texture, temperature, sound, or blocked sight to make touch feel more intense.
Foreplay
Foreplay is the intimate build-up — kissing, touch, teasing, words — that increases arousal and connection before or alongside other activity.