03/12/2026
This is my favorite way to apply pressure to the upper inner thigh/groin area! While palming the inner thigh can be enjoyable and effective in a face-up (supine) position with the knee open to the side, it can feel a bit too vulnerable making contact closer to the pelvis. Personally, when I’m the recipient I tend to tense up and feel protective contraction when receiving massage in this area, but I am delighted and relieved when I receive this leg-sitting technique in a side-lying position!
The partner applying this technique faces away from the recipient, and either squats with a foot on either side of the leg, comes in with a “side-saddle” approach, or whatever option is most comfortable and controlled for them! Lower the weight of your body down slowly, making contact between your sits bones with the center of their upper inner thigh (feel free to check in to make sure you’re getting the contact point where it feels best for your partner!). For maximum relaxed pressure, stack your head over your shoulders, over your hips - and then, just patiently relax and listen with your body to theirs. You might feel your partner’s pulse get stronger, since you are most likely sustaining pressure on their femoral artery. You can maintain contact for up to 1min, lifting off to take a pause, then release your weight back down, for a few times in a row. ⚠️ If your partner has untreated high blood pressure, then keep your duration of contact to 30sec or less. Go off of your partner’s feedback and preference!
After a few rounds of sustained, relaxed compression via your bodyweight, then dismount their leg, turn around, and palm walk with the hands from the inner thigh down to the foot and “feather off” to close.
