Brush your teeth. No one enjoys inhaling the onion and garlic after taste of your lunch or your stale, I just woke up morning breath. [3] X Research source So before you approach your partner for a kiss, brush your teeth and have a mint to keep your breath fresh and pleasant. Wash your face and keep it clean. This is another grooming habit that should not be ignored before enjoying a kiss with your partner. In fact, 53% of women prefer to kiss a clean shaven man. [4] X Research source Regardless of if you have whiskers or a clean face, keep it clean and appealing to your partner. Wear clean clothes. You want to feel confident about experiencing a good, sensual kiss with your partner, so dress the part and make sure you’re sporting clean clothes. [5] X Research source Avoid any clothing with spikes, sharp metal, or details that will get in the way of sensual enjoyment. Apply a little cologne or perfume. Smelling good is a big turn on for both sexes, but especially for women. Studies have shown that above all other physical characteristics, women ranked a man’s scent as the most important feature for sexual interest in him. [6] X Research source Of course, the key word is “a little”, as a big turn off can be a partner who reeks of an overpowering cologne or perfume. So apply just a little bit of scent to your body and don’t overdo it.
A good rule is to always close your eyes when you kiss, as your pupils will be dilated and it may appear a bit creepy or weird to your partner if you keep your eyes open. [12] X Research source
If you make a miscalculation and tilt the same way as your partner, or miss their mouth completely as your eyes are closed as you lean in, laugh it off and keep going. A certain level of awkwardness can lead to a great, memorable kiss. [14] X Research source
If by this point your partner is very responsive to the kiss, you can begin to French kiss, which is just a fancy way of using your tongue as you kiss. Relax your tongue and move it against your partner’s tongue in a calm, languid way, like licking an ice cream tongue. Avoid a totally limp or totally stiff tongue, and do not jam or aggressively stick your tongue in your partner’s mouth. [17] X Research source
As the kiss becomes more sensual, it is important to always listen and tune into your partner. [23] X Research source By paying attention to your partner’s breathing, body language, and lip movements, you can gauge if they are enjoying the kiss and are ready to escalate further. [24] X Research source
The intensity and emotion of your early kissing can actually become even more passionate as you get to know your partner better, and the communication between you two becomes stronger and more upfront. That old adage can certainly apply to kissing: practice makes perfect.
