Here’s some general knowledge you should know before you pucker up Whether you are a newbie or you consider yourself a veteran kisser, there are some rules in the kissing rule book that you should follow and, at times, break. Here’s what you should know about lip-locks...
CHECK FOR BAD BREATH
This is the most basic thing you should be careful about. Don’t have a garlic-laced lunch before a make-out session. If you love garlic too much, then don’t be surprised if the girl turns away her face in disgust.
A SMOKE-FREE ZONE
Imagine kissing an ashtray... Kissing a person who has just smoked is exactly like that. Make sure that you are nowhere near a cigarette before you decide to pucker-up.
AVOID CHAPPED LIPS
Use a chapstick daily. There’s no reason why you or your partner should suffer because of something like chapped lips. Make kissing a pleasurable experience not a painful one, please.
TONE DOWN THE LIPSTICK
We know you love your glossy red lipstick, but cut down on the use of it when you you know that you are headed for a make out session. You man may like the way your lips look after you apply lipsticks, but your partner definitely doesn’t want to have it for dinner or be teased about later on.
DON’T TRY TO DEVOUR YOUR LOVER
Too much mouth is plain gross. Most girls decide within the first few seconds of kissing a guy about whether the relationship has any future or not. If you lunge at her with your mouth open, well, she’s sure to show you the door.
GUYS, SHAVE BEFORE YOU PUCKER UP
Most ladies have admitted that kissing a man with a stubble isn’t appealing at all. So try to shave before you kiss-and-tell. Try it next time and your girlfriend is sure to reward you with something more.
IT’S TIME TO GO SLOW, BABY
If it is your first kiss don’t try to go too fast. Also, don’t try to French-kiss your girl on the very first date. Furthermore, if this is your first kiss with your new partner, then make sure that your hands don’t go out of bounds.
FRENCH KISSING? A NO-NO IN PUBLIC
You and your girl may be crazy about each other, but that doesn’t mean that you forget where you live. Yes, things are changing and Indians are more liberal, but trying to opt for a French-kiss in middle of a mall is plain stupid. Don’t be surprised if you are asked to leave the premises.
DON’T BE SELFISH, GIVE A LITTLE
Yes, kissing is all about pleasure, but being sensitive is of utmost importance. The person you are kissing may or may not be enjoying the pace you are going at, so be careful and don’t just think about yourself. A good kisser always thinks about his/her partner first.
CHANGE THE GAME, WATCH THE KISS
Many people think that it’s rude to keep their eyes open while kissing, but it actually depends from person to person. If you and your partner enjoy kissing with your eyes open, then there is nothing wrong with it. There are no hard and fast rules where kissing is concerned.
DON’T ASK HIM/HER TO COMPARE WITH EXES
Don’t ever ask your partner to compare your kissing style to that of his ex. Similarly, don’t ever rate your partner. Also, don’t go into detailed analysis of your former boyfriend/girlfriend’s kissing techniques.
DON’T GLOAT IN FRONT OF YOUR FRIENDS
You think your make-out session with your girlfriend was a big hit, but that doesn’t mean you gloat about it in front of your friends. Avoid such things, especially when your girlfriend is a little shy. It’s not necessary to share all details and be applauded for every achievement, is it?
TRY NOT TO CRITICISE YOUR PARTNER
No one is perfect, and hitting the bullseye on the very first go is generally a very far-off dream. So don’t think you have the right to blast your partner for his/her kissing skills if he/she doesn’t turn out to be a good kisser. Be patient and try a different technique. You never know, a bad kisser can be moulded to be your partner for life.
KISSING ALWAYS DOESN’T HAVE TO LEAD TO SEX
Sorry people, but that’s the truth. A lip-lock or a makeout session always doesn’t necessarily mean that the girl or the guy is ready to take things further so soon. Don’t treat the kiss as the road to the bedroom, instead treat it like a journey to a probable destination later on.
