Men's hands: rough or smooth

[norfolklad]

I've noticed from a number of posts on here that women pay a lot of attention to men's hands.

Not too many years ago, when the majority of male occupations were manual, to some degree at least, rough and calloused hands were the name of the game and, indeed, were worn almost as a badge of pride. It would be fair to say that soft, smooth hands on a man would have been regarded as effete.

I have always assumed that women would not be keen on rough hands when they're going to be touching their tenderer parts. I've always used hand cream when necessary and kept my nails clean and fairly short. But I've never actually asked any woman if she prefers them that way. Or do they prefer the rough, 'manly' feel?

So I'm asking now.

 

[GrrlFriday]

Trimmed, clean nails are a must for me. (Though I'm given to understand for musicians they need to keep theirs a little longer?) I imagine that a lot of preference depends on what you're used to, and if you like it. The sheer size difference would make for a 'manly' feel. (My friends have remarked on occasion that my hands are freakishly small... Thanks, friends! )

 

[Matryoshka]

Smooth hands, rough touch?

 

[Twlightdreamer]

Trimmed nails but not professionally manicured- A few callouses from either work or a hobby- a tender touch that can change to iron in a flash.

 

[Mercury_Maniac]

mine are rough and calloused, dry/cracked in the winter, scarred all over and usually cut and scraped.

fingernails often dirty, not from lack of washing but from working.


who likes those?

 

[Sensualdreamer]

I don't want a guy that has hands so soft I think he's a sissy, but I also don't want hands so rough they're like a Brillo pad...just give me strong, firm hands that can gently touch me, and strongly protect me.

 

[norfolklad]

Smooth hands, rough touch?

Yes, I think that's what I aim for, though there's a difference between a rough touch and a strong touch.

I want my hands to be smooth so that if I want to touch a woman's delicate parts, she isn't going to think she's being attacked by two sheets of coarse grit sandpaper. Similarly, if I want to apply teasing featherlight touches, I can. Furthermore, if my hands are rough I won't be able to feel all those subtle bits of her that are so delightful to explore.

On the other hand, if I want to give her a positive massage to relax her, for example, my hands are strong enough to do that and she will definitely know that she's had my hands on her and will enjoy it.

 

[suckonsimon]

Yes, I think that's what I aim for, though there's a difference between a rough touch and a strong touch.

I want my hands to be smooth so that if I want to touch a woman's delicate parts, she isn't going to think she's being attacked by two sheets of coarse grit sandpaper. Similarly, if I want to apply teasing featherlight touches, I can. Furthermore, if my hands are rough I won't be able to feel all those subtle bits of her that are so delightful to explore.

On the other hand, if I want to give her a positive massage to relax her, for example, my hands are strong enough to do that and she will definitely know that she's had my hands on her and will enjoy it.

Thanks for this thread, my Norfolk friend! Like you, I will read women's posts here and take note.

I do a lot of practical outdoor work, so I have thick skin on my fingers and palms. My approach has always been slow with caressing, especially breasts and her face, and wet when I'm working at her private delights; if she is not yet honeyed up with her own nectar, I'll do a quick finger lick on my tongue so as to go to her with fingers moist.

Those ways, I hope, she has the pleasures of comfort and masculinity in one.

 

[Loving50]

Nice to see that men are interested in knowing how women feel about this topic.

A man's hands are incredibly sexy. I love how they look and feel. As with the whole package (the male body), I prefer hands that have "lived a little". There's nothing like feeling hands that have known manual labor but also have gently soothed a young child. They're all good!

Also, if his hands are dry and cracked from work or the weather, well that just gives an excuse to lotion up and give him an extended hand massage. Who knows where that might lead.

 

[norfolklad]

Thanks for this thread, my Norfolk friend! Like you, I will read women's posts here and take note.

I do a lot of practical outdoor work, so I have thick skin on my fingers and palms. My approach has always been slow with caressing, especially breasts and her face, and wet when I'm working at her private delights; if she is not yet honeyed up with her own nectar, I'll do a quick finger lick on my tongue so as to go to her with fingers moist.

Those ways, I hope, she has the pleasures of comfort and masculinity in one.

My worst experience was when I did a lot of cycling. I damaged the nerves in my wrists/hands such that several of my fingers went completely numb. As far as feelings went, it was as if they weren't part of me. Not good.

I started using hand cream because the skin on my hands and fingers, particularly around the nails and tips, began to split badly and painfully. I then discovered that the softer touch it created was appreciated by some.

 

[norfolklad]

Nice to see that men are interested in knowing how women feel about this topic.

Oh we are! It's all about giving women pleasure and anything that tells us how to do it better has to be good.

 

[eric60red]

My hands are soft and smooth, I gave up manual work, so I now give fantastic massages. Make a booking with me if you want one