The French Kiss!

Perfect French Kiss Photos© Links2Love Find out how NOT to French Kiss >>> The French Kiss! For those who have never done it, a French Kiss can be intimidating! Just the idea of touching your tongue to someone else's tongue may seem gross. If this is the case, then it's likely you're not ready to try it. The most important thing about French kissing, or any type of kissing or contact with someone else, is that YOU feel ready to enjoy it. There's nothing worse than being pressured into kissing. If it's forced you're not going to enjoy it - so don't do it. If you think you're ready for the French kiss - first read our Guide to the Perfect Kiss© Section (for all the basic kissing steps and tips illustrated with photos) If you've kissed someone on the lips before, the French Kiss is actually not that dramatically different from a normal kiss. During a regular mouth kiss, your lips should already be slightly parted and relaxed. Now, it's just a matter of bringing your tongue to the front of your mouth, until it touches your partner's tongue or lips. If their tongue is not already in position, the sensation of your tongue at their lips is a tell-tale sign that you're ready for this kiss to become a FRENCH kiss. If your partner is also ready with lips slightly parted, you can give the universal French Kiss signal by opening your mouth a little further and darting your tongue out just a bit. If your partner responds by opening their lips further and/or you feel their tongue against yours, great. However, this is still not an invitation to force your tongue deep into your partner's mouth or begin sucking or licking away like a kid on a dime store lollipop. Like regular kissing, French kissing is done best when it starts off slowly. As your partner responds, things can become a little more passionate and involved. If you are both enjoying it, you can always begin to move your tongue slightly, caressing their tongue with it or running your tongue over your partner's lips. Much like kissing, French kissing works out best when both people involved use a similar technique. Relaxed lips and tongue, moist but not sloppy, passionate at the appropriate time but not overly forceful. Done correctly and with a partner you feel a romantic connection with, French kissing can be a very enjoyable experience. But, perhaps the most important thing to remember is that kissing is, and always will be, an art, and not a science. There is no exact way that anyone can tell you how to French kiss. The guidelines here are just that - tips to help you along the way. You will probably kiss each person that you become romantically involved with a slightly different way, depending upon how they kiss and a multitude of other factors. Remember these tips, and 'the moment' will be that much easier!

Troubleshooting - The PERFECT KISS

 Teens Kissing Secrets of the Perfect Kiss

"Houston, we have a problem" (uh oh) There are many ways that first kiss can go terribly wrong, but most are easily avoided. BEWARE: Moving too quickly Be careful not to startle the kissee - watch and wait for the signal to proceed If you aren't sensitive in your kissing, how empathetic and caring can you be about the rest of the realtionship... Wet, sloshy, squishy, fishy If you or the kissee need to wipe your lips, or chin, dry after the kiss - well, it wasn't 'perfect' was it? Smash-mouth smothering kiss of death Avoid the over-passionate, insensitive kiss that leaves the kissee gasping for air. Chapped, Cactus Lips There's a delicate balance to lip moisture equation. The last thing you want to do is drool on your partner, but you definitely don't want to leave scars with crispy, chafed lips. Too much Tongue and Too Much, Too Soon Keep that tongue tucked away until you get the right signals, then apply with caution - later Dragon Breath A mint or two, breath saver, gum, spray - anything to get rid of gunk-mouth. Weak, Wobbly or Wooden Passionless Pecks The swoop in and bounce out kiss is simply meaningless - unless you want to impart a "let's just sort-of be friends" type of message. Smacking, Clacking Loud Kisses The old "clack and smack" kills romance in a flash.

Kissing Terms, Words Used to Describe a Kiss

Terms used to describe "The Kiss."

When you: bill and coo, box tonsils, buss, exchange spit, first base, French, Frenchy, give a tonsillectomy, gag sugar, get lip action, kissy-face, kissy-poo, licky-face, lip embrace, lock lips, make out, mac or mack make out, mouth wrestle, muckle, neck, nuzzle, osculate, peck, perform PDA, plant a big one, plant a smacker, play post office, play tonsil hockey, pucker up, slurp syrup, smack, smacky, smooch, snag tonsils, snog, spoon, soul-kiss, suck face, swap spit, tongue it, tongue wrestle, tongue sushi, watch submarine races

(thanks to @Wahre_Liebe!)

Do you leave an IMPRESSION?

Do your kisses deliver the RIGHT message? When you pucker up do you pack a whallop?

Do you leave them crying for more - or just crying

Are your kisses passionate, playful, plain or just plain forgettable?    What kind of kisser are you? If you're brave enough to find out what type of kisser you really are - check out our "Kissing" section in "Dating Tips."    How Do YOU Kiss on a First Date? Guys - wondering how to kiss a girl on a first date? You can find out how in our "Just for Guys" section.    Are you a teen wondering about the art of kissing? You can find out how in our Teens Kissing suction, oops, section, that is.    WHY does kissing feel so great? We know that feeling that comes with a great - the old toe-curler with the top-of-the-head-blown-off-when-he-kisses-me kind of smooch. If you want to know WHY kissing feels sooooooo good - check out the article in our "Science of Love" section. Discover the scientific facts about kissing and love! Find out WHY we're feeling what we feel when we're and what a good does to us! Physically. Chemically.    Are the thrills going out of your kissing? Our marriage section is full of tips for re-kindling passion with kisses of fire!

Kissing Tips: How to Kiss -- Instructions and More

Kissing Explained THE first kiss should always be done while the two of you are alone. This will help to avoid any unnecessary nervousness and embarrassing situations. The best type of kiss is one that uses different variations... such as starting with a small kiss, working into a French Kiss, maybe sucking on your partner's upper or lower lip... And don't just leave kisses to the lips. Kiss their cheeks, their chin or their eyelids. This can be very seductive and romantic. Basic Kissing Tips Great Breath - This is very important. Make sure you brush your teeth before going out on your date. There is nothing worse than kissing someone with bad breath. If your date consists of having something to eat before the actual kiss, make sure you have a mint on hand to take right after you finish eating. Don't take the mint just before the kiss or chew on gum. You don't want to have something in your mouth when you kiss. Moist Lips - You want your lips to be slightly moist when you kiss. Run your tongue over your lips once before you kiss. Don't wear lip gloss because that tends to make the kiss too gooey. And don't wear a lot of lipstick unless you want your partner to wear it too after the kiss. Slightly moist lips makes it easier to move your lips over your partner's and gives both you and your partner a more pleasant experience. Positioning - Stand close to your partner. As the two of you move closer together tilt your head slightly. If you can see which way your partner's head is tilting, tilt your head slightly in the opposite direction. Close Eyes - Just before your lips meet, close your eyes. Some people prefer to leave their eyes open during the kiss. But until you know what your partner prefers, it is best to close your eyes. Open Lips - Open your mouth slightly and place your lips over your partner's lips. Do not hold your breath! Breath through your nose. As your lips meet, press them gently over your partner's. You may wish to move your lips in a slow, circular motion or just leave them still over your partners. Closed Lips - This is like the type of kiss you'd give your grandma or aunt. Instead of opening your mouth when your lips meet, keep them closed. This is also a good way of letting your partner know this is as far as it goes. It also makes a great hello/good-bye kiss or a great first time kiss if you're nervous. French Kissing This is the most popular type of kiss. This involves touching your tongue with your partner's and it can be quite a pleasant experience. There are a few tips to create a great french kiss. Open Lips - Open your lips over your partner's slightly more than you would during a regular kiss. This makes it easier to place your tongue in your partner's mouth. Tongue - Place the tip of your tongue on the tip of your partner's tongue. Do not force your tongue too far into their mouth. If you wish, you can play with their tongue by circling theirs with your own. Have fun with it. Explore. Lips - You may explore different ways of using your tongue. Try running the tip of your tongue over your partner's lips. Do this slowly and gently, just using the tip of your tongue. Suck Kissing This can be a very seductive type of kiss. Instead of French Kissing with your mouth open, while your partner's lips are parted suck on their top our bottom lip with your own, just for a second or two. Then go back to another type of kiss or try the other lip. Nip Kissing This type of kiss has to be done carefully, but when done correctly can create a wonderful effect on your date. While suck kissing, gently bite their lip, but be VERY gentle so as not to hurt your date / partner. This kiss should only be done with someone that you've kissed a few times before, otherwise you may shock your partner. Surprise Kissing This type of kiss is done when your partner is lying down on a sofa or the ground, either asleep or just lying with their eyes closed. Quietly approach your partner and place a small, very gentle kiss on their lips.