As opposed to a traditional massage, which involves laying dead still for the duration, erotic body work often involves an interplay between client and masseur, usually culminating in sexual release. Many work in the nude, or in underwear, and allow varying degrees of touch from the client, bringing an erotic element to their practice.
Erotic masseurs specialise not only in the field of flirtation, like their escort counterparts, but also in the art of massage.