Tips on How to be a Good Kisser

         To get a good smooch, you must understand the chemistry and skill behind it. You may not have control over the former, but are your lip-locking skills up to par?

         If you attack the mouth (immediately), then you’re a kiss killer. A kiss should be soft and gentle. When in doubt how to do it, proceed with caution. Start slow and let kissing momentum build naturally. Forcing a passionate lip-lock might catch your partner’s signals. Kissing is a team sport, and if your significant other has to play defense all night, you’re being too aggressive. Suppress your alpha urges and let your partner take the lead.

         A slimy is nasty. A kiss doesn’t have to be wet and sloppy, but it shouldn’t chafe either, unless you like grandma or grandpa style.

         Kiss like you mean it; engage your entire mouth, not just tightly pursed lips. A closed mouth and tiny pecks have never in the history of kissing rocked anyone’s world.

         Of course, bad breath will totally suffocate your partner. It’s not so hard to a pop mint. Even better, brush your teeth. Finding food in the guy’s mouth wouldn’t be much of a turn-on.

         Better be mint-fresh than sorry. All the kissing technique in the world won’t save you if you’re entering a room breath-first. Make it a habit to carry mints or gums with you, and offer some to your date without waiting for him to ask.

         It is natural to kiss with your eyes closed. But if you missed the target and slobbered your partner’s face, it’s a big turn off. A mild-make out kiss on the cheek or forehead – that’s sweet.

         But a wandering tongue that leaves a trail of drool on your date’s face – that’s really scary. Enthusiam is key for a killer kiss, but deep the saliva in check.

         A mid-kiss is a mood-kill. If your kissing partner keeps needing breathers to wipe off their face, take the hint. Or at least bring some tissue next time.