Meet Jay, a London-based sensual massage therapist and founder of Universal Sensual Massage. She shares how she left a 25-year corporate career to pursue sensual bodywork, what she discovered through her own experiences of intimate touch, and why she believes pleasure and sensuality have no age limit.
South London Practising since 2024 Sessions from £170
View Jay’s profile ›After 25 years in the corporate world, Jay took an unexpected career turn into sensual massage. What began as a personal exploration of her own sexuality following a long-term relationship soon became a passion for helping others discover the power of touch.
Now based in Sutton, South London, Jay is the woman behind Universal Sensual Massage, offering sensual bodywork and intimate touch training for all genders and couples. A certified sex therapy practitioner, she believes sensuality is about far more than physical pleasure. For Jay, it’s also about confidence, connection and learning to feel comfortable in your own body.
We spoke to Jay about her journey from receiving sensual massage to practising it professionally, the unexpected pleasures of her work and why she believes there’s no age limit on sensuality.
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Can you describe yourself in three words?
Sensual, intuitive, compassionate.
Tell us more about yourself.
After a long stint working in the corporate world, I was fortunate enough to change careers and retrain in something I’m passionate about: human connection, sexuality and sensuality.
My journey to becoming a sensual masseuse began when I wanted to explore my sexuality following a long-term relationship.
I went for a sensual massage myself, and through this I discovered my love of all things sensual and the power of sensual touch. I realised I had a strong desire to help others explore pleasure.
This work is deeply meaningful to me. Supporting clients, some of whom may never have felt able to fully let go and experience genuine pleasure due to societal or cultural expectations, is both a privilege and a purpose.
I’m friendly, confident and skilled in whole-body massage and intimate, arousing touch. I value trust and honesty. I would describe myself as bi-curious and I am in my 40s.
What services do you offer on Sensuali?
I offer intimacy-focused bodywork to men, women and couples. I support individuals in exploring their full potential in sensuality, eroticism and pleasure.
I’m skilled in whole-body massage and intimate, arousing touch, allowing people to relax and explore pleasure, connection and intimacy in a safe, professional environment.
I also provide sensual massage training for individuals and couples who want to enhance foreplay, develop more confident intimate touch and learn the art of sensual massage.

What turns you on?
What turns me on is chemistry, anticipation and the power of touch. I love those little moments when a look lingers a little longer, a smile hints at something more, or a gentle touch sends a delicious shiver through the body.
I’m drawn to confidence, playfulness, emotional connection and people who are comfortable in their own skin.
For me, sensuality is about being present, embracing the senses and enjoying the journey rather than rushing towards a destination.
It’s this appreciation of touch and connection that I bring into my work as a sensual masseuse. I’m fascinated by how mindful, unhurried touch can awaken the senses, release tension and create a deeper awareness of the body.
Whether in life or in my work, I believe there’s something wonderfully powerful about slowing down, allowing anticipation to build and giving ourselves permission to experience pleasure without expectation.
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What was your journey into this world?
My journey to becoming a sensual masseuse began when I wanted to explore my sexuality following a long-term relationship. I went for a sensual massage myself, and it sparked something in me. I wanted to be able to give individuals that same amazing feeling and sensual experience.
I became a frequent volunteer receiver for intimate bodywork, and through this I built on my love of all things sensual and the power of sensual touch. I learnt a lot about myself and gained confidence in myself and my body.
I had a strong desire to help others explore pleasure, sexuality and sensuality, but felt trapped in a corporate job.
Then, in 2023, I was made redundant after a 25-year career in the corporate world. I decided this was my opportunity to train professionally in sensual massage. I also became certified as a sex therapy practitioner.
I now offer intimacy-focused bodywork to men, women and couples. I find all of it deeply rewarding and feel so privileged to undertake this work.
What do the first 60 minutes of your day look like?
The first 60 minutes of my day start with a dog walk, getting some fresh air, enjoying a bit of nature and letting my mind wake up before the day begins.
Then it’s a lovely shower, a good coffee and a few quiet moments to ease into the day. I love that feeling of being grounded, present and connected to myself.
I’m a firm believer in enjoying the little pleasures in life, and there’s something rather lovely about starting the day with fresh air, a wagging tail and a little time just for me!

Why do you do what you do?
I do sensual massage because I genuinely believe in the transformative power of touch, connection and pleasure. I love supporting people to reconnect with their bodies, rediscover their sensuality and develop a deeper understanding of themselves.
In a world where we’re often rushing, overthinking and living in our heads, I offer a space where people can slow down, feel safe, let go of expectations and simply be present.
What makes my work particularly meaningful is knowing that it can make a genuine difference to people’s lives. For some, it’s about rebuilding confidence, exploring their sensuality or rediscovering pleasure after a period of disconnection. For others, it’s about feeling accepted, understood and comfortable in their own skin. I find it incredibly rewarding to support people on that journey of self-discovery and personal transformation.
I’m also passionate about how sensual massage can enhance intimacy and strengthen the bonds between couples. By encouraging communication, curiosity and a different way of experiencing touch, couples can move beyond routine and performance, rediscover one another and create deeper physical and emotional connections.
Ultimately, I do this work because I believe sensuality, intimacy and pleasure are important parts of being human. Being able to support individuals and couples in experiencing more connection, confidence and fulfilment is what makes my work so rewarding.
For me, it’s not simply about massage. It’s about helping people open doors to experiences and possibilities that can genuinely enrich their lives.
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One of the most unexpected pleasures I’ve discovered in my work is just how profound the simplest touch can be. People often come to me thinking about sensuality in terms of physical pleasure, but what can unfold is so much deeper.
I’ve also discovered how rewarding it is to help people realise that sensuality has no rules, no age limit and no particular outcome it needs to achieve. Sometimes, the most powerful moments are the quietest ones, when someone feels truly comfortable, accepted and able to let go.
And perhaps the biggest surprise is how much I value the human connection in my work. Whether I’m supporting an individual to rediscover their sensuality or helping a couple find their way back to each other, it’s a privilege to witness those moments of openness, trust and genuine connection.
Knowing that something as simple and natural as touch can have such a meaningful impact on someone’s life is a true pleasure.
What do you wish more people knew about the practice you specialise in?
I wish more people understood that sensual massage is about so much more than physical pleasure. It’s about reconnecting with your body, awakening your senses and allowing yourself to experience touch without pressure, performance or expectation.
We live in a society where touch is often either purely functional or associated with sex, and I think we underestimate how important nurturing, attentive touch can be to our overall wellbeing.
Sensual massage offers an opportunity to slow down, step away from the demands of everyday life and rediscover the pleasure of simply feeling.
I’d also love people to understand that sensuality doesn’t have an age limit. Whether someone is single, in a relationship, navigating changes in their body or simply curious about exploring themselves, there is always room for greater intimacy, confidence and connection.
For couples, it can open up new ways of communicating, exploring touch and rediscovering one another beyond the familiar patterns of everyday life. For individuals, it can be an opportunity to feel more comfortable in their own skin and reconnect with parts of themselves they may have neglected.
Ultimately, I wish more people saw sensual massage as an opportunity for personal growth and transformation, rather than making assumptions about what it is. At its heart, my work is about creating a safe, respectful space where people can explore, discover and experience the profound difference that mindful touch and genuine human connection can make.

What’s your superpower?
My superpower is making people feel truly seen, safe and comfortable enough to let their guard down.
I have a natural ability to create an atmosphere of warmth, trust and connection, where people can relax, be themselves and reconnect with their bodies.
There’s something incredibly special about helping someone feel more alive, more connected and more at home in their own skin.
We love vices. What’s yours?
Toblerone. I’m surprised I’m not a triangle shape!
Who are your sensual inspirations?
My sensual inspirations are less about any one person and more about people who embrace life through all their senses. Those who appreciate the beauty of intentional, slow touch.
I’m inspired by people who are confident in their own skin, curious about pleasure and unafraid of vulnerability.
For me, true sensuality is a blend of confidence, curiosity, playfulness and genuine human connection.
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All LondonClosing thoughts?
My hope is that sensual massage becomes more widely understood and accepted for what it can genuinely offer, rather than being surrounded by taboo or misunderstanding. Touch is such a fundamental part of being human, yet we often underestimate its importance to our emotional and physical wellbeing.
For me, sensual massage is about far more than relaxation or pleasure. It can be a meaningful way to reconnect with our bodies, rebuild confidence, explore intimacy and develop a healthier relationship with touch. It can support individuals through periods of change and help couples rediscover closeness, communication and connection.
I’d love to see us become more open-minded about sensuality and recognise that pleasure, intimacy and feeling comfortable in our own skin remain important throughout life.
Ultimately, I want sensual massage to be recognised not as something to be embarrassed about, but as a valuable, respectful and potentially therapeutic practice that can enrich lives and strengthen human connection.
Website: www.universalsensualmassage.com
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