What makes a good oil for sensual massage? A massage oil needs to spread easily, stay slick long enough to work a whole back or pair of legs, and not leave the skin feeling heavy. Shunga's Libido blend uses several plant oils together: cold-pressed almond, grapeseed, sesame seed, avocado and safflower, with vitamin E. The maker says the mix slides smoothly over the skin with no greasy sensation. Essential oil extracts give it its fragrance, so the scent becomes part of the massage.
Shunga Libido massage oil in Exotic Fruits
Libido is one of Shunga's erotic massage oils, here in the Exotic Fruits fragrance. The blend is made from cold-pressed almond oil, grapeseed oil, sesame seed oil, avocado oil, safflower oil and vitamin E, with extracts of ylang-ylang and yohimbe. Essential oil extracts provide the scent. Shunga says it chose these oils for their stimulating and energizing qualities.
On the skin the oil moves smoothly and easily, and the maker says it does not feel greasy. The 8.4 fl oz bottle gives plenty for full-body massages for two.
Best for: Couples who like to give and receive massage as part of an evening together, and who want a scented plant-oil blend. It suits long, slow, full-body sessions where an oil has to keep gliding without feeling heavy.
At a glance: Cold-pressed almond oil · Vitamin E · Exotic Fruits scent · Non-greasy · 8.4 fl oz
Key features
| Plant oil blend |
Cold-pressed almond, grapeseed, sesame seed, avocado and safflower oils work together for a smooth glide. |
| Vitamin E |
Vitamin E is part of the blend alongside the plant oils. |
| Ylang-ylang and yohimbe extracts |
Botanical extracts are added to the oil base. |
| No greasy feel |
The maker says the oil slides easily without leaving a greasy sensation. |
| Exotic Fruits fragrance |
Scented with essential oil extracts for a fruity, exotic aroma. |
Specifications
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Size: 8.4 fl oz
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Fragrance: Exotic Fruits
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Base: Oil
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Ingredients named by the maker: Cold-pressed almond oil, grapeseed oil, sesame seed oil, avocado oil, vitamin E, safflower oil, extracts of ylang-ylang and yohimbe, essential oil extracts for fragrance
How to use
Lay a towel down, since oil can mark fabric. Pour a small pool of oil into your palm and rub your hands together to warm it. Spread it over the back, shoulders or legs with long strokes, adding more as the skin takes it up. Work slowly and keep one hand in contact as you reach for the bottle. This is a massage oil, not a lubricant, so keep it for external use.
Care
- Close the bottle tightly and store it upright.
- Keep it at room temperature, out of direct sunlight.
- Oil can stain fabric, so protect sheets with a towel.
- Wash off with warm water and soap after the massage.
- The blend contains almond and sesame oils; avoid it if you have a nut or sesame allergy.
More on materials in our material safety guide.
Frequently asked questions
What oils are in the Libido blend?
Shunga lists cold-pressed almond oil, grapeseed oil, sesame seed oil, avocado oil and safflower oil, with vitamin E, extracts of ylang-ylang and yohimbe, and essential oil extracts for the fragrance.
Does it feel greasy?
The maker says no. The oils were chosen to slide smoothly and easily over the skin without a greasy sensation. Use a little at a time and add more as needed, which also helps keep the finish light.
Can I use it as a lubricant?
The facts describe it only as a massage oil for the skin. Oils are not compatible with latex condoms as a general rule, so keep this for massage and use a dedicated lubricant for sex.
How much oil is in the bottle?
The store lists the bottle at 8.4 fl oz. The distributor's own title rounds it to 8.5 oz. Either way it is the larger size, with enough for many full-body massages.
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For adult use only. Read the instruction manual before first use. Specifications are the manufacturer's.
