Oils
Whether you want a massage oil, a massage candle or a scent-only perfume oil comes first, since each does a different job. Pick the format before you compare scents or bottle sizes.
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Oils Buying Guide
Most of the massage oils here come from Earthly Body, Kama Sutra, Shunga, Sensuva and System JO, and the scents are named on the packs: lavender, rose petals, monoi, sweet lotus, midnight flower and Asian fruits. Choose the scent you would enjoy on your own skin, since that is what you will notice most. Bottle sizes run from 2 oz up to 8 oz, so a smaller bottle lets you try a scent before committing to a larger one.
Massage candles are the other route. You melt the candle into a warm pool of oil, so the session is slower and more atmospheric than pouring from a bottle. The 3-in-1 candles are the ones to compare if you want that ritual feel rather than a straightforward oil.
Perfume oils such as the Pure Instinct range are meant to be worn, not poured over a partner, so keep them separate from massage products. Flavored oils, including the Love Lickers and Me & You lines, suit playful sessions. Remember that oil-based products break down latex condoms, so if you use a condom, reach for a water-based lube instead.
Oils FAQ
- Can massage oil be used as lube?
- Massage oils are oil-based and are not designed as lubricant. Oil breaks down latex condoms and can be hard to wash out of sheets and fabric. If you need lube for intimate use, a water-based lubricant is the safer choice, especially alongside condoms.
- What is the difference between a massage oil and a massage candle?
- A massage oil is poured straight from the bottle and is ready to use. A massage candle is lit, allowed to melt into a warm pool, and then used the same way. Candles give a slower, more atmospheric session, while oils are quicker and easier to portion.
- Which massage oil scent should I pick?
- Choose a scent you enjoy, since you will notice it throughout. Lavender and monoi are calm and floral, rose and sweet lotus are classic florals, and vanilla, strawberry and Asian fruits are sweeter. If you are not sure, a smaller bottle lets you test a scent before buying a larger size.
- How much massage oil do I need?
- A little goes a long way, so the 2 oz and 4.2 oz bottles are enough for occasional use. The 8 oz bottles suit people who use oil regularly or share it between sessions. Bottle size mostly reflects how often you expect to use it, not how well it works.
