How does a footjob work? - Guide & Tips

Footjobs are an integral part of films, fantasies and the sexuality of many couples - and are by no means just something for pronounced foot fetishists. In fact, many people are attracted to playing with their feet because it can be unusual, playful and incredibly sensual.

During a footjob, the woman (or the active partner with the feet) can be both tender and passively pleasurable as well as very active, demanding and dominant. As always, communication, mutual consent and a loving focus on the needs of both sides are important.

What makes a footjob so special?

For many, the foot is not one of the classic erotic zones - which is precisely why playing with it can be so exciting. For one thing, a footjob often involves a gentle taboo: Feet are considered a "hidden" area of the body that we rarely focus on so openly. This feeling of "you don't actually do that" can be extremely tingling.

On the other hand, brain researchers have shown that the areas for feet and genitals are very close to each other in the brain. It is therefore not surprising that touching the feet or with the feet can trigger pleasurable reactions - even without a pronounced foot fetish.

Even stroking the leg under the table with your foot can be a kind of "mini footjob": discreet, playful, secretly arousing. In public, it is precisely this concealment that creates a very special attraction.

If you stimulate a penis or testicles with your feet, this effect is intensified: the stimulation is different to that with your hand or mouth - unusual, softer or rougher, slippery with oil, playful with your toes. Even if your partner doesn't find feet explicitly "erotic", a lovingly performed footjob can surprise them - in the best sense of the word.

You can use massage oil or lubricant for a particularly pleasant glide. This makes every contact softer, slower and more intense - and the friction more pleasant.

Why is a footjob so appealing for men?

In addition to the proximity of the brain areas, there are many very practical reasons why a footjob is so appealing to men:

• Unusual sensation: feet don't "grip" like hands. The stimulation is mainly created by pressure, friction, rhythm and the shape of the feet.
• A variety of surfaces: The ball of the foot, heel, toes, back of the foot - all of these feel different on the penis and can be varied.
• Visual appeal: Many men find well-groomed feet, painted nails or nylons extremely erotic - the sight of them increases arousal.
• Power & surrender fantasies: Some love the idea of lying "at the feet" of their partner; others enjoy having their body played with in this unusual way.

With oil or lubricant, the feet can glide over the penis and testicles without creating too much friction. This gentle, gliding friction in particular is often experienced as very intense. Many men can easily be brought to orgasm with a well-executed footjob.

And even if you don't have an explicit foot fetish, a footjob can open up a whole new facet of your pleasure - it's definitely worth giving it a try.

How to prepare for a footjob

For many, a footjob is only really relaxing if everything is clean and well-groomed - after all, your feet come very close to an intimate zone.

Important steps:

• Wash your feet thoroughly with warm water and a little soap before the footjob.
• Take care of your skin: Use a little foot cream if necessary to make the skin soft but not slippery and greasy.
• Trim toenails and toenails: File off sharp edges to avoid scratches.
• Look the way you want: painted nails, toe rings, anklets - if your partner is into it, the sight alone can be incredibly attractive.

The man can also prepare himself: Wash the penis and testicles, possibly shorten the hair a little so that oil and lubricant are distributed more comfortably. The more comfortable you feel in each other's bodies, the more relaxed the game will be.

Communication & safety: Talk before the feet get going

Before you try a footjob for the first time, it helps to have a short, open conversation:

• "How do you generally feel about feet - curious, skeptical, averse?"
• "Can I also touch your testicles if you give me a signal?"
• "How fast can I go, how hard do you like the pressure?"

A clear stop signal is particularly important for sensitive areas such as the testicles or anus. You can agree, for example:

• "Stop" or "Pause" as an immediate signal to stop the movement.
• A hand signal (e.g. lightly tapping your foot) if you deliberately don't want to talk.

This allows you to relax while playing because you know that if it gets too intense for him, he will let you know. And he can enjoy himself uninhibitedly because you have clearly shown that you respect boundaries.

How does a footjob work? Basic positions for beginners

There are countless ways in which you can pleasure a penis with your feet. Simple positions in which you can control your legs well and the man has stability will help you get started.

1. You lie down, he kneels - the 'classic' position

Lie comfortably on your back with your hips slightly elevated (e.g. with a pillow). Your partner kneels at your feet.

Carefully take your partner's penis between your feet.

Now he can move back and forth between your feet while you vary the pressure with the insides of your feet. You can:

• gently press together with the soles of your feet,
• change the rhythm (slow, faster, pauses),
• occasionally move your toes a little to provide additional stimulation.

With enough oil or lubricant, he will enjoy a gliding, warm feeling - very different from the hand.

2. Inverted missionary position

Lie on your stomach and bend your lower legs so that your feet are pointing upwards. Your partner positions themselves behind you or to the side and wedges their penis between the soles of your feet.

He can then move in a similar way to the missionary position, while you control the pressure with your feet. This position is particularly comfortable if you don't want to lift your feet permanently.

3. You sit behind him - feet wrapped around him

Sit behind your partner when they are sitting or half lying down. Wrap your legs around his body so that you can easily reach his penis from the front or from below with your feet. Now you can:

• stroke from bottom to top with the sole of your foot,
• "pinch" the penis and shaft with both feet and stroke,
• Vary the speed and intensity while you massage his shoulders or back with your hands.

Basically, there are hardly any limits to the footjob.

Try out different angles, pressure levels and movements. Sometimes with just one foot, sometimes with both, with the sole, with the instep or just with the toes - every little change can feel completely different.

Sensitive zones: Testicles & anus during a footjob

If your partner is open to it, you can also include other erogenous zones during a footjob - but with a lot of caution.

Stimulate the testicles with your feet

The testicles are extremely sensitive. A careless movement that is too fast or too firm can suddenly be very painful. If you are experimenting here:

• Discuss beforehand whether he even wants this.
• Use lots of lubricant and minimal pressure.
• Work with gentle rolling and stroking rather than firm clamping.
• Stop immediately if his body tenses up or he gives the impression that it's getting uncomfortable.

Exploring the anus with your foot

Some men enjoy anal stimulation - even in combination with a footjob. Hygiene and lubricant are particularly important here. If, for example, you gently brush a toe along the anus or penetrate minimally, the following should always apply:

• Only after clear agreement and only if you both feel comfortable.
• Always have fresh, clean feet - and ideally a condom over the toe or a special toy.
• Lots of lubricant, slow movements, clear focus on his signals.

If you mix penis and anal stimulation, make sure you don't just go back to the penis without separating the contact hygienically - otherwise germs can be transmitted.

Nylon footjob - a particularly erotic variation

Would you like to intensify the footjob even more? Then try a nylon footjob. Many men find legs and feet in nylons highly erotic anyway. Then there's the special feel of the material: smooth, slightly rough, shimmering.

When your feet in nylons glide over your penis or testicles, several stimuli work simultaneously:

• The visual kick - legs and feet in fine fabric.
• The feeling of the nylon surface, which feels different to bare skin.
• The combination with oil or lubricant, which makes the friction even more exciting.

Play with the intensity: once barefoot, once in nylons - many men report that both variations feel completely different and each incredibly arousing in its own way.

Tips for him & her - so that the footjob is great for both of you

For her (active feet)

• Start slowly and gradually increase.
• Watch his reactions - breathing, volume, body tension.
• Dare to ask: "That good? More, less, slower?"
• Combine the footjob with eye contact, smiling or dominant instructions - depending on the dynamic between you.

For him (receiving part)

• Be honest about how much you like feet - from "let's try it" to "my biggest kick".
• Give clear feedback instead of biting through if something is uncomfortable.
• Enjoy being touched in a different way than usual - without expectations, just curious.

Footjob, fetish & fantasy

For some, a footjob is simply an exciting change of pace. For others, it is part of a real foot fetish in which feet, shoes, nylons or stockings play a central role. Both are okay - fetish or no fetish, the important thing is that you treat each other respectfully and openly.

You may find that you like more than you thought: the smell of freshly showered feet, the feeling of nylons on your skin, the playful "lying at your feet". You can share all of this with your partner - without pressure, without judgment.

And if you realize that you want more, you can combine footjobs wonderfully with other practices - e.g. with handjobs, oral sex, chastity or light domination games.

Conclusion: A footjob is much more than "just" a game with your feet. It can be a tender ritual, a dominant statement or a secret little adventure under the table - as long as you communicate openly, pay attention to hygiene and listen to each other, this practice can give you both a completely new quality of pleasure.

At Steeltoyz, you'll find the right companions for this - from high-quality massage oils and slippery lubricants to erotic games with which you can explore your fantasies step by step.