Setting the mood to get a m4m sensual massage is a great place to start the session and can also help to alleviate any possible feelings of nerveouness. Setting the mood is a very personalized experience, so it can look different from masseur to masseur, but here are the methods I use to create the perfect atmosphere to provide a gay sensual massage:

I ensure we are in a private setting. My private massage studio.
Clear the room of any possible distractions such as a phone.
Dim the lights.
Light a few candles.
Have soft and relaxing music playing in the background.

All of these help to create an environment of comfort and relaxation.

Setting the mood is an excellent way to help create the smoothest transition into the male sensual massage.