What makes a good oil for a couples massage? Three things matter: glide, feel and scent. The oil should let hands move in long strokes without dragging, it should sink in without leaving a heavy film, and it should smell good to both of you. Shunga builds Desire from cold-pressed almond, grapeseed, sesame seed, avocado and safflower oils with vitamin E, and scents it with essential oil extracts. The maker says it leaves no greasy residue and contains no mineral or animal oil.
Shunga Desire: vanilla massage oil for two
Desire is the vanilla version of Shunga's Erotic Massage Oil. The blend combines cold-pressed almond oil, grapeseed oil, sesame seed oil, avocado oil and safflower oil with vitamin E, plus extracts of ylang-ylang and yohimbe. Essential oil extracts provide the fragrance. It spreads easily across the skin, and the maker says it leaves no greasy residue and will not clog pores.
The oils are described as 100% natural, with no mineral or animal oil in the formula. The bottle holds 8.4 fl oz, enough for many full-body massages.
Best for: For couples who like to trade massages and want an oil with a warm vanilla scent. It suits long, slow sessions on the back, shoulders and legs, and people who dislike the heavy feel of mineral oil products.
At a glance: Cold-pressed oils · Vanilla scent · Vitamin E · No mineral oil · 8.4 fl oz
Key features
| Cold-pressed oil blend |
Almond, grapeseed, sesame seed, avocado and safflower oils give a smooth, easy glide. |
| Vanilla fragrance |
Scented with essential oil extracts for a warm vanilla note. |
| No greasy residue |
The maker says skin is left smooth, not oily. |
| Vitamin E |
Vitamin E is part of the blend. |
| No mineral or animal oil |
The formula uses plant oils only. |
Specifications
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Size: 8.4 fl oz
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Scent: Vanilla (Desire)
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Ingredients: Cold-pressed almond oil, grapeseed oil, sesame seed oil, avocado oil, safflower oil, vitamin E, extracts of ylang-ylang and yohimbe, essential oil extracts for fragrance
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Free from: Mineral oil, animal oil
How to use
Lay a towel over the bed or massage surface. Pour a small pool of oil into your palm and rub your hands together to warm it. Spread it over the skin with long strokes, adding more only when your hands begin to drag. Keep the bottle within reach but capped between pours. Wipe off any excess with a towel afterwards.
Care
- Massage oil is not a personal lubricant; keep oils away from latex condoms.
- Close the cap firmly and store upright.
- Keep at room temperature, away from direct sunlight.
- Use a towel under the body to protect sheets.
- Contains nut and seed oils; avoid it if you are allergic to any of them.
More on materials in our material safety guide.
Frequently asked questions
Will it leave my skin greasy?
Shunga says the oil slides on smoothly and leaves no greasy residue, and that it will not clog pores. Use a small amount at a time; too much of any oil will sit on the skin.
What is in the blend?
Cold-pressed almond, grapeseed, sesame seed, avocado and safflower oils, vitamin E, extracts of ylang-ylang and yohimbe, and essential oil extracts for fragrance. The maker states it contains no mineral or animal oil.
Can I use it as a lubricant?
It is made for massage on the skin. Oils can weaken latex, so do not use it with latex condoms. Choose a personal lubricant for intercourse and keep this oil for massage.
How does Desire differ from other Shunga massage oils?
The base blend of cold-pressed oils is shared across the Erotic Massage Oil line. Each version has its own name and fragrance. Desire is the vanilla one. Pick it if you like sweet, warm scents.
Warm up with vanilla
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For adult use only. Read the instruction manual before first use. Specifications are the manufacturer's.
