JO Aromatix Strawberry Massage Oil 4 fl oz

JO Aromatix Strawberry is a scented, flavoured massage oil for the slow part of the evening: back rubs, foot rubs and long strokes that turn into something else. It blends several plant oils with a strawberry fragrance and flavour, JO describes all its Aromatix formulas as kissable and vegan friendly, and it gives your hands a smooth, unhurried glide across skin.

What it smells and feels like

The scent is sweet and fruity, closer to a strawberry dessert than to fresh berries. Once warmed in your hands, the oil spreads in a thin layer that lets your palms glide without dragging. JO says it isn't greasy, and it does soak in gradually rather than sitting on the surface, so you'll top up as you go. That makes it good for a full-body massage, where a heavy oil can feel slick and messy by the time you reach the legs.

How to give a massage with it

Set the room up first: a large towel on the bed or floor, a warm room, and the bottle within reach. Pour a coin-sized amount into one palm, rub your hands together to warm it, and start on the back with long strokes from the lower back up towards the shoulders. Keep one hand in contact with the skin when you reach for more oil, so the rhythm isn't broken. Use your thumbs in small circles along the shoulders and calves, and keep pressure off the spine itself.

Because Aromatix is flavoured and JO calls it kissable, it works for a massage that moves on to kisses along the neck and shoulders. Keep it on the skin; JO markets it for massage, not as a personal lubricant.

Making it part of the evening

A massage works better as a slow build than a quick warm-up, so give it time. Dim the lights, put your phone away and agree beforehand whether this is a massage that stays a massage or one that leads somewhere. Trade turns: twenty minutes each is a good rhythm. The strawberry scent lingers lightly on skin afterwards, which some couples like as a reminder of the night.

What it isn't for

This is an oil-based product, and oils break down latex condoms, so keep it away from any area where a latex condom will be used, and wash hands before switching to condom play. It isn't sold for internal use or as a lube. The ingredient list includes almond, pistachio and coconut oils, so skip it if you have a nut allergy. If you want a lube for sex afterwards, keep a separate water-based bottle nearby.

Clean-up and storage

Oil can mark sheets and clothes, which is why the towel matters. A warm shower with soap removes it from skin. Wash towels on a warm cycle. Store the bottle upright with the cap closed, away from heat and sunlight, and use it before the date on the label.

Specifications

• Brand: System JO, Aromatix line
• Type: oil-based, scented and flavoured, for external massage
• Scent and flavour: strawberry
• Oils listed include passion fruit seed, jojoba seed, olive fruit, pistachio seed, sweet almond and coconut, with vitamin E acetate and flavour (check the bottle for the full list)
• Vegan friendly, per JO
• Size: 4 fl oz / 120 mL
• Also in vanilla and chocolate

Planning a night in? See our couples guide for ideas, or browse more massage oils.