| From: page 84,85 in YM;by Megan McCafferty. Issue March 2001 www.ym.com |
| Well girls and boys, there is about 12 steps to havin a great kiss. So get out there and try them out! |
| #1 DEAL WITH YOUR BREATH Have you ever been kissed by someone with funky breath? Then you know what we're talking about, and we don't have to tell you to brush, floss, and rinse. Something you might not know: lots of bad breath bacteria live on your tongue, so brush there also. Obviously, avoid garlic, peppers, and onions. And if you feel like kissing, pop a mint. Offer one to him, too. He'll get the hint that he's about to be smooched. |
| #2 NO RED LIPS Some manufactuers say their make up wont "kiss off," but thats only if a quick peck is your idea of a makeout session. Lipstick makes a mess, and it tastes almost as bad as those flavored lip balms. Wipe it off if you're about to get busy. |
| #3 MAKE THE MOVE Lean in like you're going to kiss him on the cheek. Hopefully, he'll go for the mouth. If he doesnt someone else will. Maybe not today but it'll happen. |
| #4 YOU'RE NOT A FISH Pursed-lip puckering is fine for your grandmother, but it isn't the sexiest kissing style. Try this technique: whisper "ahhh..." as you go for the liplock. This should keep your mouth relaxed, but not like you're in mid-yawn. Then place your lips on his lips. When they meet, slowly circle your mouth around his. |
| #5 KEEP THINGS SLIGHTLY MOIST When you've been going at it for a while, your mouth fills up with moisture. Some amount of spit-swapping is unavoidable, you dont want to drool all over the person's face. So when youre about to drown, take a breath from his mouth. Kiss his neck, cheek, or ear. And a gentle bite never hurt anyone, either. |
| #6 CONTROL YOUR TONGUE Open your lips a little bit wider than normal, and place the tip of your tongue on the tip of the person. Then, gently swirl your tongue around his. Don't dart it in and out like a hyperactive mosquito--let it linger inside his mouth. When you get the rhythm, surprise him by tickling his lips. The right amount ot tongue action will shoot currents of electricity straight form your mouth to the rest of your body. But too much will feel like you've both been to the dentist. |
| #7 BE A COPYCAT On-screen kisses can give you some ideas. Rent Never Been Kissed, and check out that awesome kiss that Drew Barrymore and Micheal Vartan shared at the end. It's slow and gentle, and they're so focused on each other that they forget about everthing around them--not easy when you're in a stadium full of cheering pple. Or track down the episode of Friends that has Ross and Rachel's first kiss. This one's full of passion and urgency--it had been building since they were in high school. And don't forget the classics --Casablanca nad Gone With the Wind. These movies show how intense a kiss can be without a lot of tongue. |
| #8 EXPECT SUPRISES No matter how experienced you are, nose bumps and teeth-clicks are bound to happen. To dodge a bad crash, move in a slow motion. As the two of you get closer, tilt your head to one side. He should instinctively lean in the opposite direction. And when you're not attacking each other at a million miles per hour, your teeth are a lot safer, too. |
| #9 GO BEYOND JUST THE LIPS Place your hands on the small of his back to pull him closer. Then, massage the nape of his neck, or tousle his hair with your fingers. Do whatever comes naturally--just make sure you're 100% into it. |
| #10 EYES: CLOSED OR OPEN? This one is up to you. A kiss can be great either way. It's probably easier not to look when youre first kissing a new person b/c you dont want to accidentally crack up at your fish eye view of his nose. But an open-eyed kiss can be very romantic and intimate. |
| #11 ENCOURAGE If you let him know what u like, he may remember to keep doin it. And as an added bonus he'll for get the stuff that doesn't rock your world. So let him know when he's making the little hairs on the back of your neck stand up--and pay attention to the messages he's sending to you, too. |
| #12 LOSE YOURSELF You cant possibly concentrate on kissing when your mind is racing with insecurities. Focus on what your lips, mouths, tongues, and bodies are doing. Be in the moment of the kiss. Otherwise, what's the point. |
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| ::how to kiss:: |
| by megan mccafferty |
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