Kissing

Kissing is by far the most sensual and exciting thing you can do with another person. In a way, a kiss is even more intimate than sex. When you're completely engaged with another person's face—your lips, bodies, and minds connecting –you have the potential to create a moment that's way more intense than a few mere thrusts of the hips.

But even the sassiest among us sometimes feel insecure when it comes to our tongue tango skills. Here are some tips for better kissing.

Let him initiate. Most modern men believe in a woman's right to vote, a woman's right to choose, and a woman's right to take control in the bedroom whenever she damn well feels like it. But surprisingly, when it comes to puckering up, most men prefer to play things more traditionally. When it comes to kissing, there's something just right about a man taking the lead.

 

Keep your eyes wide shut. If the kiss is worth it, then the eyes are definitely closed.

Open up and say, "ahhh!" An open-mouthed kiss is usually the most sensual. Still, it's important to know the difference between swapping a little spit and recreating Niagara Falls on your guy's face.

Too little saliva is dry and unsatisfying but too much will make you gag. Best to start off conservative and increase the dose until you find the amount that makes both of you breathe a little faster.

Kiss with your hands. Every good kisser knows that you need to use more than just your mouth to create a make-out session that's unforgettable. Put your arms high up around him and run your fingers through his hair. Also, a lot of men are a big fan of the lower back caresses when standing and the chest caress when lying down.

Touch a man's face, caress the back of his head, pull him closer. Sucking and light biting on my bottom lip – these are good things.

Watch your tongue. If you really feel the chemistry, you can gently tease them with your tongue. But never shove tongue down somebody’s throat.

Hold your sweetie with passion. Pull him/her into your arms and hold him/her firmly. Place one arm around the waist or hips. Then use your other arms to support the base of their head.

Get a little kinky. For adventurous kissers, there are some moves you can make that will completely rock his world. Just beware – not all men are into the same things, so feel him out first.

Some men love it when a woman will move her hands up their shirt and play with their nipple. It makes a kiss so much better when a girl reaches down, grabs what's arising in the pants and strokes and squeezes it while she kisses.

While you're exploring, be on the alert for any no-fly zones.

Drop the balm on him. Maintenance is key. If you know you're heading for seven minutes in heaven, make them kissable by prepping with lip balm or a light (read: non-sticky) gloss. Make your lips look appealing.

Choose wisely. For a kiss to be truly great, there has to be both a physical and a mental connection between the two people. Great kisses start with conversation. From the intonation of phrases uttered and the innuendo of words spoken to the restrained desire in the eyes.

Get out of your head. A perfect kiss is something that can't be planned. What makes a great kiss is spontaneity. Almost like it never crossed either of your minds before that moment.

You should never have bad breath or taste like smoke, garlic or anything other than fresh and clean. The worst thing a woman could do is just not participate. Her body language speaks volumes.

Dead fish kisses are the worst. Dead fish kissers are women who show no passion, who expect men to kiss them instead of two people kissing one another.

A bad kiss is when a girl kisses you because 'it's the right thing to do'.