Earthly Body Edible Massage Oil – Grape 8 fl oz / 237 ml

Grape is the boldest flavour in Earthly Body's line-up, sweet and purple-tasting in the way grape candy is, and this is the big 8 fl oz (237 ml) bottle. As an edible massage oil it does two jobs: it gives a long, smooth glide for a full-body rub, and it's safe to taste, so the massage can turn into kissing without anyone reaching for a towel first.

What grape tastes like on skin

Expect sweet, fruity and noticeable. Compared with the vanilla, which is soft, or watermelon, which is light, grape is the one you'll notice straight away when you kiss oiled skin. That makes it a good choice if you want the flavour to be part of the fun rather than a background hint. If you're unsure whether you'll like it, the 2 fl oz grape bottle is a cheaper trial.

A full-body routine with an edible massage oil

Ask your partner to lie face-down on a towel. Pour about a teaspoon into your palm, rub your hands together to warm it, and spread it across the lower back first. Work upwards with long, flat strokes either side of the spine, never on it, then fan out across the shoulder blades. Knead the tops of the shoulders with your thumbs, add a little more oil and move down to the backs of the legs, working from ankle to thigh. Finish by having them turn over, and use the last of the oil wherever you plan to kiss next.

Texture and glide

It's a blend of plant oils, not a gel or lotion, so it spreads thinly and keeps hands moving without dragging. Earthly Body calls it non-greasy, and it slowly sinks in over the course of a massage, so on larger areas you'll top up every few minutes. That's normal for a pure oil blend and keeps the skin from feeling coated afterwards.

Before you use it

Keep it external; it isn't made to be used as a personal lubricant. Oil and latex don't mix, so if a latex condom is part of your plans, wash up first. Nut and seed allergies matter here too: almond, apricot kernel and sesame oils are all part of the blend. Grape-coloured flavour doesn't mean grape-coloured oil, but any oil can mark sheets, so lay a towel down.

Grape with a partner who's never tried flavoured oil

If your partner hasn't used a flavoured massage oil before, start without mentioning the taste. Give an ordinary shoulder massage, then kiss the back of their neck and let them notice. It's a low-pressure way to introduce something new, and grape is distinctive enough to get a reaction. From there, ask whether they'd like a turn giving the massage.

Why the 8 oz bottle

If you already know you like grape, the larger bottle makes sense for regular use or for longer massages that cover the whole body. Keep the cap closed between sessions and store it somewhere cool and out of direct sunlight.

Specifications

• Brand: Earthly Body, Edible Massage Oil
• Flavour: Grape
• Size: 8 fl oz / 237 ml
• Base: plant oil blend (sweet almond, grape seed, apricot kernel, avocado, sesame and hemp seed oils as listed by retailers), flavour, rosemary leaf oil, vitamin E
• Use: external massage; safe to taste
• Latex condoms: not compatible

Find more flavours in the Earthly Body collection, or browse all massage oils.