Soft cotton sheets will feel good on her skin, and they make cleaning up any spilled lotion or body oil much easier.

Make sure there’s enough light to see what you’re doing! Try, for instance, vanilla, cinnamon, rose, or lavender scented candles. Set them up around the room to create mood lighting.

There’s a chance that this might help her to drift off to sleep, but rely on your massage skills to keep her awake and interested in you!

Even better, wrap your hands in a warm towel for 1-2 minutes before starting the massage.

Consider warming the oil or lotion beforehand by holding the bottle in your hands for 2 or 3 minutes. Alternatively, buy a plug-in lotion warmer from a beauty supply store. Don’t use the microwave to heat up lotion or oil—you’ll end up with hot spots that can burn!

Ask her if one foot is particularly sore or tight, and start with that one.

Work your way up and down her foot 2 or 3 times. If she’s reclining on a sofa or bed, sit in a chair at her feet. If you’re using a massage table, stand up. Hold her foot so that it’s close to your chest—this helps control the amount of pressure you apply. Use the muscles in your hands, arms and shoulders to apply the massage, not just those in your thumbs. Otherwise, your thumbs will cramp up and ruin the mood!

Cup her foot with light pressure as you massage the arch with your thumbs. If you grab or rub too lightly, though, the massage is more likely to feel ticklish. Ask her if the pressure you’re applying feels good, and check for other feedback (like “oohs” and “ahhs”) that indicate you’re doing it right.

If the skin on her heel is dry, apply additional lotion or oil to your hands to reduce friction and discomfort.

Repeat the same process with the other 4 toes. Don’t twist or yank on her toes—be gentle!

Repeat this move 2 or 3 more times, then move on to the second and third toes. Continue to apply even pressure with your finger and your cupping hand as you work.

Use your knuckles to massage from her heel to her toes using broad strokes. Move on to massaging the other foot now that you’ve finished the first one. However, if she requests some additional work on the first foot, be sure to say “yes”!

Instead of acting like you’re in a rush to get to what you hope will happen after the massage, focus on enjoying what you’re doing now and build up anticipation for the next step. [12] X Research source

If she isn’t into the foot kissing and seems ready for the massage to end, take the cue and stop trying to seduce her for now. But don’t worry, your efforts may pay dividends at another time!

If you think she’s in the mood and you want to try something a little more seductive, say, “The rest of you looks tired too. Can I take care of that for you?”

Don’t blurt out “heck yeah!” or mutter “I guess,” though. Instead, say “sure” or “yes I would” in your seductive voice! Sometimes a massage is just a massage, however, so don’t assume too much. Just enjoy the massage and, if anything beyond that happens, think of it as the icing on the cake!