Temperature matters as much as pressure

2 October 2026

If you've had a massage in different places, you'll understand that the environment changes the whole experience.

There are people who, with very good intentions, give massages in their own bedroom or in places used for other aesthetic activities. The massage will never be the same, and even more so the erotic massage, which requires so much delicacy, trust and attention to detail.

In previous articles we talked about the speed of 3 centimetres per second as the optimal speed for caressing and erotic massage.

If this has made you want to try it: the deep tissue massage.

We already know, because we have seen it in many places, that a soft sound, dim lighting and a pleasant smell prepare us for a massage that will undoubtedly be much more pleasant.

But there is one variable that will quickly tell you whether a centre or a masseuse really knows what they are doing: temperature.

The temperature of the massage should be as close as possible to our own. This explains why it is so pleasant when the massage is given by another person, and even more pleasant when it is body-to-body rather than just the hands.

Here the care of the centre and the experience of the masseuse are essential. The room should be at a pleasant temperature, and it will always be better slightly too warm rather than cold. Normally, a temperature between 20 and 25 degrees is desirable.

If you come in from the street in the middle of winter, a very hot shower is necessary. Remember that inside we are at least 75% liquid, and the liquid inside us, like the water in a swimming pool, always takes a little longer to heat up or cool down.

For winter —and some even have it in summer— a hot drink helps a lot. It is no coincidence that in Eastern cultures, great masters of massage, always offer us a tea before starting the massage. In our Western culture we are more into coffee, which serves the same function, but we do not recommend it because of its stimulating effect, which can cause a little anxiety during the massage.

Definitely, cold drinks are not recommended before a massage, although there may be exceptions if they contain a little alcohol: very little, just enough for the body to enter relaxation. In fact, if you have ever had too much alcohol, you will have noticed that internal heat is one of the side effects.

A massage should never be given to a person who is drunk or under the influence of alcohol. However, a sip or a glass of some sparkling wine or wine is desirable, as it will help with this inner heat effect.

Once the client's body is regulated, it is important to take care of all the other elements. The oil should always be warm: a few degrees above body temperature will always make the sensation much more pleasant.

Masseuses usually work wearing very little clothing or even nothing; it is important that, before the massage, they are well covered, so that when they arrive in the room they quickly reach the same temperature as the client. This is another reason why a shower before the massage is essential: it helps the two bodies to have very similar temperatures.

If during the massage you notice that any part of the body is getting colder than desirable, it is advisable to cover it: use a towel or a sarong to keep the parts of the body that are not being massaged covered.

Our body is ready to receive caresses from other people, and what it likes most is for them to be at the same temperature as its own.

Pressure is essential once the temperature is right: too much pressure will turn it into a sports massage, and too little pressure can cause the temperature to drop.

Let yourself go and trust your masseuse: she will read your body's reactions and know what to do.

If you are not enjoying the massage, next time ask yourself whether the temperature of the place or of the masseuse is simply not right.

Every detail counts towards an excellent experience.