| Kissing
is about as personal a pastime as there is,and
hence each person will have their own style,philosophies,
and 'moves.' At the same time, kissing is an Exercise
in Compromise. Any kisser who is unwilling to
adjust to their partner is... well... not
a very good kisser. Good kissing is all about
finding middle ground (and the negotiations can
be a heck of a lot of fun!) No one is a good kisser
by themselves kissing requires coopera-
tion and teamwork from Both People.As
soon as you forget that, you risk falling to the
Dark Side of Kissing. |
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Atmosphere |
| Setting
and situation also have a great deal to do with
successful kissing, and adjus tments must be made
in regards to these important elements. Only You
can judge the various external and internal factors
which affect what kind of kissing you are doing.
Ignore them at your own risk... for a good kisser
takes EVERYTHING into consideration.The best thing
to remember when starting to kiss is to keep things
simple. There is really no need to get carried
away with strange and exotic techniques, nibbling,
biting, groping, etc... especially when you're
just starting out. A kiss is generally great no
matter how basic,and every thing else just add
things that can go wrong. Of course, everything
else definitely has its place (and how!)... but
it's really best to START SIMPLE. |
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Head
Movement |
| Head
movement is definitely one of themore subtle aspects
of successful kissing,but it can really add a
great deal to the experience. Coordinating all
the different moving parts of a kiss can seem
pretty overwhelming, and it may help to you only
think about one at a time. However, a really good
kisser manages to get every thing moving at the
same time (lips, tongue, head, teeth) without
any seeming effort. Each of these aspects should
complement each other, allowing the kiss to be
playful or passionate, coy or deman- ding, silly
or serious at a moment notice.Of course, like
everythinhing else, moderation generally the key
to success Frantic head bobbing will only frighten
and confuse your partner, which can lead to an
unsuccessful kissing experien- ce. "I'm
a really sensual guy who's really into this kiss
so let's have sex now" overdone head
movement. usually directly followed by a clumsy
breast grope. This just looks silly,and it breaks
one of our cardinal rules of kissing.The best
idea is generally keep movement constrained,espe-
cially at the beginning of a kiss ( the beginning
of your kissing career) a little can go a long
way.Remember every thing should work together
like a symphony, with you as the conductor.Coordination
is the key. |
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Kiss
Tempo |
| The
tempo, or 'speed' of a kiss can greatly affect
the overall character of the kiss. From intense
need to slow enjoyment, it's all dictated by tempo.
Generally speaking, the slower a kiss, the more
romantic it is,while faster kisses tend to be
more passionate. Changing tempo is vital aspect
of good kissing... changing tempo smoothly and
appropriately is a sign of a GOOD KISSER.When
starting a kiss, the rule of thumb isto start
slow. This just makes sense, and it lets everyone
get used to the dynamics of that particular kiss.
A slow start is a good introduction... and sometimes
the kiss should just stay slow. Jumping into rapid
tongue maneuvers can scare your partner,and is
rude to boot. Athletes always warm up before moving
onto serious play...
Why
should kissing be any different?
As the kiss gains intensity, though, the tempo
should generally increase. This increase should
be fairly gradual, and correspond to your partner's
feedback. Ifthey are obviously enjoying it, and
seem to want to accelerate the whole experience,
then up the tempo! Kiss a bit harder and faster,
use your tongue a little more assertively... all
the time gauging your partner's response. If they
respond in kind,then you're on the right track.
A very important thing to learn about kissing
tempo is that variety is the spice of life. Kisses
that stay the same speed throughout get boring
(if you can believe a boring kiss!)... so keep
things interesting. If you've got a fast a furious
kiss going on, don't be afraid to slow it down
a bit. Gently lick or nibble your partner's lips,
kiss the corners of their mouth, or just gently
brush your lips together. Once things are slow,
speed them back up!.
The contrast is the important thing...tender kisses
seem even more tender if they immediately follow
a good tonsil lashing, and vice versa. Be careful
not to go overboard with speed changes, but don't
be afraid of them either. Variety Is the spice
of life... and the spice of kissing. |
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| Spend
part or all of a kissing session concentrating
on just your lips... no tongues allowed. Slowly
slide your lips together, enjoying the subtle
feeling of each other's skin.Lick, nibble, kiss
each other's mouths... go slow, and really enjoy
the sensations. This exercise should make you
more aware of your lips,and will add a new layer
to your kissing experience.own style, philosophies,
and 'moves.' At the same time, kissing is an Exercise
in Compromise. Any kisser who is unwilling to
adjust to their partner is... well... not
a very good kisser. Good kissing is all about
finding middle ground.One good way to help yourselves
concentrateon the kiss is to try to read each
other's thoughts (and not in a neurotic, annoying
way) while kissing. Really try to see into your
partner's mind, and attempt to make a connection.
Don't necessarily expect to pick up images of
the dog they had when they were three years old,
but rather use this as a way to really concentrate
on yourpartner and the kiss. |
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Lips |
| The
Lips Talking about simple... where else to start
than... The Lips! The most basic element of any
kiss, in fact vital andinsepara- ble from the
act itself. There is no kissing without lips (ask
your local chickens), so don't neglect them! On
a physical level, take care of your lips. Chapped
lips (while a great Custom E-kiss) are no fun
at all to kiss. The same goes for rough, scabbed,
or otherwise
poor condition lips. Most of these conditions
can be avoided through the use of a simple lip
balm... find one that suits your preferences.
Depending on what you like,you can get different
flavors, varying degree of healing and therapy
,SPF (sunscreen) protection... the choices are
endless.Use your chosen balm regularly, not just
when you are expect- ing some kissing... it's
just a good idea to take care of you- rself. Also
try to avoid applying balm directly before kissing...
slimy lips can be a turn off.Just make sure it's
all absorbed before getting down to business...
and your lips will be soft, supple, and oh-so-
kissable. Once your lips are kissable, and you
are in fact kissing... you still can't neglect
them! .The lips are the most basic and important
element of kissing, and should be used to the
best of their ability. Concentrate on feeling
the friction between your lips, how your lips
match up, and how you're moving them. This oft-overlooked
element can add some real zing to your kissing.
Just try to remember that the tongue is not the
be-all and end-all of kissing... |
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Dont
Neglect your Lips |
| Lots
of great kisses are, in fact, all lips. Ever since
the French pulled a Microsoft on the kissing market,
tongues have gotten all the attention. Many terrible
kissing experie- nces are a direct result of this
over-reliance (and unskilled use of) the tongue.
Certainly the tongue is important to kissing...
after all, what beats a really good deep french
kiss? But tongue use is some- thing best eased
into... and can easily be overdone. Even really
good tongue kisses can benefit from some variety...
usually of the lip-centered kind. Take a break
from tongue lashing to nibble, caress,lick, and
gently explore your partner's lips. Notice how
good they feel against yours, and try different
things to make them feel even better. Your lips
the building blocks of great kissing. use them
wisely (and often!). |
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Breath Movement |
| When
kissing, there is always one simple rule that
must be obeyed: Remember to breathe!!! Oxygen,
you may have noticed,plays a fairly important
part in this whole "living" thing, so it probably
shouldn't be neglected. Really good kisses,howe-
ver, have the tendency to make one forget all
that, as you'd rather keep kissing than take a
break for stupid air. Rest assured, breathe a
little now, and your kissing will go on a lot
longer.
The actual mechanics of breathing during kissing
are up to various interpretations.Sometimes you
can just rely on the old nose to do its duty,
and breath through that.Sometimes (cold and flu
season) For example that's just not possible.
Then it's time to get creative. As with everything
else,it works out best if you can work it into
the flow of the kiss.
This is a great opportunity to give some feedback
while taking care of your oxygen needs. Just take
a break to pant a bit, or kiss their neck, or
do a little 'lip
dancing'..
anything to break the seal of a deep kiss and
fill those lungs. Breathing is important, so don't
forget it.often!). |
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Once
into the kiss, the proper mindset has a lot to do with
successful kissing. Too often, the mind starts racing
ahead, wondering where the kiss is leading,worrying if
everything is going right, and basically messing things
up. The single most important thing to remem- ber is to
ENJOY THE KISS. This is what it's all about... the simplest
and greatest of pleasures, the soft friction, the tender
wetness.. kissing is great. Possibly the greatest. So
enjoy it.
The best way to quiet the chattering brain is to simply
concentrate on the moment of the kiss. Really feel what
your mouths, lips, tongues, and bodies are doing. Kiss
as if there is no moment outside of this, there are no
people outside of the 2 of you.
Trust us, your partner will be able to tell if you are
really concentrating, and will appreciate it even if they
aren't aware. Of course, kissing doesn't generally require
the level of concen- tration necessary to bend spoons
for example, and your partner may take that furrowed brow
and bulging eyes as a sign you're not totally enjoying
yourself. By concentration we mean really be INTO the
kiss... don't be thinking about a lot of other stuff.
Odds are, you've invested a lot of time and effort to
get to this point.so ENJOY IT!.
Don't miss the moment. savor it.Once you're really into
a kiss, you're probably already working toward that middle
ground. Depending on how they kiss, the situation, how
you kiss, etc., there are lots of factors going on. Just
work on adjusting yourself a bit to fit to their style,
while helping them adjust to yours. Lead by example...
heck, the braver amongst us could just tell their partner
what they like (just be sure to do it in a positive manner,
or you could really ruin the mood.
Do what you like, and if you like something, let them
know it (see Feedback). If you don't reward the good and
discourage the bad, how will they ever learn?
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Eyes |
| This
aspect of kissing focuses on the age-old debate:
What
do I look at Eyes?
open or closed?
Do I look like a fish?
Sadly, we can't really give you a definitive answer
on this one. We do find it best to keep your eyes
open at least while 'going in' for the kiss, to
avoid unpleasant collisions or total misses. Though
you can often play these off with lines like "No
baby, I really meant to kiss your eyebrow" it's
generally best to at least try to hit the lips.
Once engaged, however, general decorum usually
calls for closed eyes, at least for starters.
You may find that eyes closed really help you
concentrate on other things, like the kiss itself
(see Mindset).Eyes open is also a very viable
option,however, and should not be dismissed out
of hand. Open eyes may just be a way to sneak
a peek at your kissing partner, whether to gauge
their reaction, reassure yourself that yes, they
really ARE that good looking, or any other reconnaissance.
Eyes full open can also be intense, in sort of
a spiritual connec- tion, windows-to-the-soul
sorta way. Like every other aspect of kissing,
you'll have to find your own style...but for starters,
eyes closed generally helps with precision and
concentration, two of the most important aspects
for new kissers. |
| Saliva |
| Kissing,
as with most mouth-related past times, can be
a water sport. Saliva isobviously inseparable
from the mouth, so you've gotta learn to deal
with it. And likemany other aspects of kissing,
spit control treads a fine line between ecstasy
and awfulness. The one issue that comes uprepeatedly
on accounts of bad kisses is saliva control...
or lack thereof.
So get a hold of your spit!.A good kiss should
definitely be a little moist... nothing grows
in the desert! An ofcourse, if you're using your
tongue at all, the kiss WILL be somewhat wet.
This is fine.The trouble lies when "a little "
turns into a torrent".
Very few people like to be doused with drool...
especially early on in the kissing experience.
So start fairly dry, getting a bit wetter as the
kiss progresses.If you feel like there's entirely
too much drool happening, just swallow some of
it.Yes, you will swallow some of your partner's
saliva. Sorry, but that's all part of kissing.
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