How not to kiss

A kiss can be a very sensual, erotic and unforgettable experience if done right. It is an important part of bonding and intimacy and you will need to know how to do this well.

Avoid the items on the list below on how not to kiss and you will be well on your way to being a good kisser:

Slobber. It is a good idea to moisten your lips, but don’t cover your lips with a layer of saliva. I have yet to meet anybody who finds this attractive. Swallow to prevent drowning!

Get permission first. Although you don’t have to ask for a kiss, make sure that you are dealing with a willing partner. (whether actually said or implied) Giving an unwelcome, unwanted kiss is crass, disrespectful and kills any chance you had.

Don’t be arrogant. Even if you are the greatest kisser on earth, you are dreaming if you think that anyone will fall at your feet in adoration after one of your kisses.

Watch the hands! Be respectful of the person you are with, as well as where you are in the relationship. Do not assume that kissing someone gives you permission to start an exploration of their private bits.

Kiss for kiss sake. Savor every kiss – make it special, meaningful, even memorable. Don’t see kissing as a gateway to sex. See it as the destination, as if you have been waiting for this all your life. Keep in mind that most women consider kissing as relationship building, while men see kissing as a means to sex.

First date kiss. Your first kiss is special and should be memorable. It can make or break any potential there is. A hot and heavy make-out session (with a virtual stranger) can be very exciting, but is just that: exciting but empty and meaningless.

Fresh breath. Need I say more?

Soap opera kiss. Constantly swaying your head from side to side while kissing will create the “look” but never be real. Leave the dramatics for the movies.

Tongue. No one wants a tongue jammed down their throat or a tongue that seems to be on a search for any food trapped between your teeth. Focus on your partner’s tongue and lips.

Prisoner? Your hands or body should not be used to prevent someone from going anywhere or to clamp her head into a position.

Follow the links in the list below to learn more about kissing:

How to kiss
Need a little help with kissing? Learn how to kiss with easy step by step photo-instructions.

First kiss
Sharing a first kiss with someone you like is a very special experience, and something that you will remember for the rest of your life.

How to be a great kisser
How to be a great kisser doesn’t only depends on great technique, but even more importantly on the feeling you evoke in your kissing partner.

Types of kisses
A long list of different types of kisses you and your partner can try out and have fun with.

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