Using your full hand is encouraged but experiment with what suits you best. Fingers, thumbs and palms can all be used to enhance the overall sensual experience. As an example, place your thumbs at the base of the receiver’s spine and slowly move up applying pressure that is both smooth but at the same time, firm. Then do the arms and legs the same way. Some sensual massage experts’ caution that direct pressure on the spine (and other bones) is not advisable but it is okay to do so with muscles and surrounding tissues.
Derriere
When it comes to your lover’s derriere, place one hand on each cheek and move your hands in opposite directions. Another idea is to massage the inner thighs and pull up and out on either cheek. Both can be pleasurable ways to go.
Time required
A sensual massage can be used as a foreplay or not. As far as time goes, it can take anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour. Generally novice masseuses take longer to get the desired results in their lovers than do more seasoned pros. But remember, no matter how long it takes, don’t be in a rush! You should both relax and enjoy the erotic experience to the fullest extent.
Ideally it is a good idea to keep the massage to around 30 minutes and then trade off. Both lovers need their turn to be massaged by the other.