Foreplay – it’s something that’s essential for great sex. Not only does it help to get you in the mood but research has shown that investing time in foreplay results in better orgasms later on. Always a plus, right?

However, when it comes to foreplay, it can be easy to fall into something of a rut. We tend to do the same things to turn on our partner and, over time, this can get a little boring.

So how can you keep it fresh? Well you could try something completely outside the box. Like this: give him a hand massage.

Yes, really.

Believe it or not but the hands are one of the most sensitive parts of a man’s body and, according to studies, skillfully caressing his hands can cause major excitement in other parts of his body, ahem.

Start by gently stroking his hand. The skin on a man’s hands tends to be quite rough and thick, so make your touch light – this will cause him to feel more sensations.

Try kissing him as you massage his hands for maximum effect

Next, try leaving slow, lingering kisses on the webbed area at the base of each of your man’s fingers. This will get his blood pumping and cause his heart rate to rise ever so slightly. Continue stroking and kissing his hands, massaging the skin with a light pressure.

If you’re feeling a little cheeky, place the tip of your tongue at the bottom of his fingers and slide it up the side of his hand, next to his little finger. This area is filled with nerve-endings, so your moves will definitely be appreciated.

If you want to go one step further, take one of his fingers in your mouth and suck suggestively. Then ask your man if he fancies continuing the foreplay in the bedroom.

Getting hands on has never been so fun!