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How to use a massage candle

Blow it out. A spout. Skin that asked. Not a cake wick.

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The verdict

The wax melts into warm oil you pour straight onto skin. It smells amazing and feels better.

Our No. 1: Kama Sutra Sex Magnet Leather Gift Set

Quick picks

  1. Best overallNo. 1 ↓

    Kama Sutra Sex Magnet Leather Gift Set

    Shop $40 at SheVibe

  2. Runner-upNo. 2 ↓

    Sliquid H2O

    Shop $13.99 at SheVibe

  3. Budget pickNo. 5 ↓

    Kama Sutra Sweet Almond Massage Oil

    Shop $21 at SheVibe

At a glance

Compare the top 5

  1. 1Kama Sutra Sex Magnet Leather Gift SetKama Sutra Sex Magnet Leather Gift Set$40Too new to rate$40 →
  2. 2Sliquid H2OSliquid H2O$13.99from 16 reviews$13.99 →
  3. 3Kama Sutra Ignite Sweet AlmondKama Sutra Ignite Sweet Almond$25Too new to rate$25 →
  4. 4Kama Sutra Ignite Vanilla SandalwoodKama Sutra Ignite Vanilla Sandalwood$24Too new to rate$24 →
  5. 5Kama Sutra Sweet Almond Massage OilKama Sutra Sweet Almond Massage Oil$21Too new to rate$21 →

The ranking

Named jars to pour from

Ranked by demand, review quality, availability, and fit. Stars are owner review averages from the store or brand site, where there are enough reviews.

How we rank

No. 1 · Kama SutraPhoto at the top ↑

Kama Sutra Sex Magnet Leather Gift Set

Too new to rate$40
Shop $40 at SheVibe

Ships discreetly from SheVibe

A mini candle in a gift tin. Travel size. Not the 6 ounce homework.

Cons

  • The candle is a travel size
  • Pheromone copy is marketing. The oil is the product

Why it ranks: Gift how-to.

Sliquid H2O by Sliquid.
Sliquid H2O by Sliquid.
No. 2

No. 2 · Sliquid

Sliquid H2O

from 16 reviews$13.99
Shop $13.99 at SheVibe

Free shipping at SheVibe over $68. Tempted to treat yourself? Add a silky lube and it all ships free.

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Oil wrecks latex and most silicone toys. Water-based if a toy joins later.

Cons

  • It dries. Reapply. Keep the bottle in reach
  • Not for a long water session. That's silicone lube

Why it ranks: How-to nights still need the honest bottle.

Kama Sutra Ignite massage oil candle, Sweet Almond, 6 oz.
Kama Sutra Ignite massage oil candle, Sweet Almond, 6 oz.
No. 3

No. 3 · Kama Sutra

Kama Sutra Ignite Sweet Almond

Too new to rate$25
Shop $25 at SheVibe

Free shipping at SheVibe over $68. Tempted to treat yourself? Add a silky lube and it all ships free.

Ships discreetly from SheVibe

Blow it out. Pour from the spout. Not a birthday wick.

Cons

  • Skin only
  • Blow it out before you pour

Why it ranks: How-to-candle still names Ignite.

Kama Sutra Ignite massage oil candle, Vanilla Sandalwood, 6 oz.
Kama Sutra Ignite massage oil candle, Vanilla Sandalwood, 6 oz.
No. 4

No. 4 · Kama Sutra

Kama Sutra Ignite Vanilla Sandalwood

Too new to rate$24
Shop $24 at SheVibe

Free shipping at SheVibe over $68. Tempted to treat yourself? Add a silky lube and it all ships free.

Ships discreetly from SheVibe

Same melt. A different scent. Patch a wrist if fragrance bothers you.

Cons

  • Fragrance can bother a reactive chest. Patch a wrist
  • Still oil. Not a toy lube

Why it ranks: Scent how-to. Reviews treat it as the sibling.

Kama Sutra Aromatic Sweet Almond massage oil, 8 oz.
Kama Sutra Aromatic Sweet Almond massage oil, 8 oz.
No. 5

No. 5 · Kama Sutra

Kama Sutra Sweet Almond Massage Oil

Too new to rate$21
Shop $21 at SheVibe

Free shipping at SheVibe over $68. Tempted to treat yourself? Add a silky lube and it all ships free.

Ships discreetly from SheVibe

No flame. The bottle if you wanted the massage and not the wick.

Cons

  • No melt. That's the point
  • Still wrecks latex

Why it ranks: Oil fallback.

Notes from Bedside CSO (Chief Sex Officer)

Notes from Bedside CSO (Chief Sex Officer)

Warm your hands first, use more than you think and never pour hot wax straight from the flame. Solo, it's self-care that happens to end somewhere fun.

If you're shopping, start with Sliquid H2O. It's thin, silky and totally unscented, and it plays nicely with every silicone toy in your drawer.

Want the candle, a wand and a kissable oil for the whole night? See the Sensual massage night setup

Before you buy

Buying guide

How it feels

Kama Sutra Ignite Sweet Almond. It's easy to figure out and hard to put down. With a partner, start at the shoulders and work your way down. Slowly. Very slowly.

If you want something else

Different mood tonight? Try best water-based lube, or how to use lube if you want to wander further.

Read this first

Mistakes to avoid

Don't drip birthday wax because the drawer had a leftover

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FAQ

Common questions

How do you use a massage candle?
Pour from the spout. Skin that asked. Best massage candles is the ranking.
Can I use a birthday candle?
No. High melt. Burns. How to use massage oil if you want no flame.
What about condoms or silicone toys?
Oil wrecks both. Best water-based lube if a toy joins later.

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