The erogenous zones of the body are areas which heighten sexual excitement and increase additional sensory input. It is important to remember that the brain is the ultimate sex organ. All of the peripheral sensory input is interpreted by the brain as pleasurable or offensive and our desires are adjusted accordingly.
We have 5 classical senses, sight, sound, smell, taste and touch. Everyone has associations of pleasant and offensive senses. A person may have a favorite dress or shirt due to an experience they associate with that particular piece of clothing. When they look at it or think about it the feelings return, when they wear it they open up that state of mind again. The woman in a power suit may feel more confident giving a presentation at work, but will feel awkward at a dance club. A dress that hugs her curves and moves with her will make her feel sexy and desirable on the dance floor, but draws uncomfortable stares at the business meeting.
All of the erogenous zones must be activated by setting the right frame of mind. Using the senses to put someone in a relaxed and accepting state of mind will allow the partner to build upon the sensations they are sharing to heighten awareness and pleasure. This is why first dates are always awkward for some people, there is no history to build upon. Everyone has different interests, likes and dislikes, if possible choose a setting that will be nonthreatening while you discover more about each other. Always be honest, but don't go too fast and scare her away.
Touch has at least 4 different qualities. There are receptors for light touch, deep touch, temperature and pain. Most people will respond to light touch and it is the least threatening of the 4 sensations. Simply holding her hand will start to build a state of mind that is accepting and responding to you. Stroking the skin and massage can also be used once she is comfortable with your touch. Light kisses are more sensual, but require a state of mind that accepts such intimacy, this may be difficult to reach with some people and easier with others. All of these can be considered light touch.
To begin with, distant points are the easiest to be comfortable with, the hands and sometimes feet. Our hands are how we feel the world, therefore they have lots of nerve receptors. A tight grasp or loose grasp says a great deal about you without any words. Stroking certain places while holding hands can stimulate some of the nerve bundles. The space between thumb and forefinger is webbed and has a softer texture than that of the palm or back of the hand, this makes it ideal for gentle rubbing to heighten arousal from the hands. There is also a place just over the radial pulse that does the same. Between the other fingers are similar spots, but they are awkward to reach with normal hand holding. Intertwining of fingers may allow some additional stimulation to these areas. The palms and fingertips are very sensitive areas. However, they are used to feeling light touch during our usual day to day activities. By using a kiss or light touch with the tongue in an intimate setting they can become resensitized. The wetness of tongue or lips adds a small temperature change that heightens the physical touch, and the intimacy of the kiss adds a psychological edge to the movement thus turning a normal sensory area into a prime erogenous zone. Anyone who doubts this should have their partner lick gently along the creases of their palm during their next cuddling session and see what happens.
The feet are historically something of fetishism. Many people have a psychological block against the sensitive zones of the feet because of this. Most people stand on their feet all day and keep them in socks and shoes making them sweaty and dirty. The feet can be a very special and sexy part of the body. Any guy who sees a pair of feet that are well manicured, often with painted toenails, will immediately assume that the lady attached cares for all of her body in the same manner. Whether it is conscious or subconscious she has just become sexy to him. Many women and men feel better about themselves after being pampered with a foot massage or pedicure. Something about cleaning of the feet helps to cleanse our psyche and prepare for more intimate social encounters. Start with a bath or foot wash and follow that with a gentle massage to get the feet warmed up. In this case the deeper massage pressure will help loosen up tight areas from the stress of the day. Some lotion to soften the skin will aid in promoting sensitivity. Do be careful, since some people are ticklish, light touch can turn sour quickly if your partner is too sensitive.
Just like with the hands the softer skin at the base of the toes is extremely sensitive to touch and temperature. A skilled tongue or hand can relax and heighten sensation at the same time. The sole of the foot is the center of attention, it will relax and stimulate. The Achilles tendon is also rather sensitive once the foot has been prepped. Toes and fingers also allow psychological play to be added to the purely physical nerve stimulation. By gently sucking on them you convey a message of hungry desire similar to a deep sensuous kiss. Oral manipulation of the digits will often be mentally referred to more sensitive organs as a taste of things to come.