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Footjob techniques, from first touch to finale

Once you have a comfortable position, the fun is in the moves. Here are the core footjob techniques, roughly from easy to advanced, and how to string them together.

Educational guide for adults · Updated 20 October 2026 · 6 min read

Before you start: pressure and pace

Use a 1 to 5 pressure scale: 1 is a feather, 5 is a firm hug. Begin at 1 to 2 and let your partner's reactions guide you up. Lube generously and keep your movement coming from the hips.

Beginner techniques

Toe Tease

Trace your big toe slowly along their thighs and stomach. It's all about anticipation: don't rush.

Ball Circles

Use the ball of one foot to make slow circles. Gentle, warm and a perfect warm-up.

Sole Sandwich

The signature move. Press both soles together around them and glide up and down in long, even strokes.

Illustration of the sole sandwich footjob technique, demonstrated with a banana
The Sole Sandwich, demonstrated with a banana as in the guide.

Single-Sole Glide

One foot strokes while the other rests. Alternate feet to give your legs a break without stopping.

Intermediate techniques

Arch Wrap

Turn your feet slightly inward so your arches curve around them like a cupped hand. Very effective with lots of lube.

Top Glide

Use the top of your foot instead of the sole for a smoother, softer stroke.

The Roll

Hold them between your soles and roll gently back and forth, like rolling dough.

Lift & Stroke

One foot lifts and holds, the other strokes. Great for control.

Advanced techniques

Toe-Gap Grip

Hold gently in the gap between your big toe and second toe and slide. Needs dexterity and practice.

Illustration of the toe-gap grip technique
The Toe-Gap Grip.

Crossed Ankles

Cross your ankles to create a snug space between your soles. It feels completely different.

The Reverse

Face away and use your heels and soles from behind. A great view, and a real change of pace.

How to combine them

A simple ten-minute routine: two minutes of Toe Tease and Ball Circles, five minutes alternating Sole Sandwich and Arch Wrap, then build towards the finish with a steady rhythm. Change technique when your legs get tired, not when it's going well.

New to this? Read how to give a footjob first, then pick a position.

Frequently asked questions

What is the most popular footjob technique?

The Sole Sandwich: both soles pressed together, gliding in long strokes. It's easy and works in almost every position.

How do I make a footjob feel better?

More lube, slower strokes, a consistent rhythm and variation between techniques. Ask your partner what they like.

Why is a banana used in the guide?

To show hand-and-foot placement clearly without explicit imagery.

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