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But don't worry -- if you want to kiss someone for the first time all you have to do is relax, be comfortable with your body, and follow a few basic guidelines. If you want to kiss someone for the first time, just follow these easy steps. This article was co-authored by our trained team of editors and researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness. Having fresh, kissable breath is a major component of having a knockout first kiss.
Make sure that you have brushed your teeth and used mouthwash some time before the kiss, or that you chewed minty gum or sucked on a breath mint before the kiss. You can do this an hour or so before -- you don't want your breath to be too minty or it will look like you tried a little too hard to get ready for the kiss.
If you had dinner or ate before the kiss, you should avoid ordering any foods that are heavy in garlic, onions, or any intense spices. It's important to share your first kiss in an intimate or romantic atmosphere. Your first kiss may be something you remember for the rest of your lives, so you should make it special.
You don't have to bring out a thousand candles or serenade the person, but you should pick the ideal time and place for a kiss. Kiss in the evening. Kissing as the sun is setting or after it has fallen is more romantic than kissing during the day. You'll also feel less shy about your first kiss if you're kissing in the dark. Pick a private location that is free of distractions or onlookers so you can really focus on your kiss.
Pick a secluded park bench, a nice spot near a beach or a lake, or even your own balcony. Dress up a little bit to signify that you're about to have a special moment. You don't want to have your first kiss in your gym clothes. Make sure your partner is ready. This is an important point.
You can set the mood and prepare your breath all you want, but nothing you do will matter if your partner is not ready for the kiss. Before you share the kiss, make sure your partner has exhibited signs of liking you, whether it's through going on a date, touching you, or even telling you how he or she feels. If your partner keeps gazing into your eyes, touching you lightly, and smiling, then you'll know that she's ready for the kiss. Remember to avoid some kissing pitfalls. Before you get ready for the kiss, you need to make sure to take it slow and to be gentle.
If you're too aggressive or rough, your partner will get the wrong message, and the kiss will feel too forced. Here are some things to avoid before you go in for your first kiss: Don't immediately shove your tongue in your partner's mouth and leave saliva everywhere.
If your partner is bold and is gently touching her tongue with yours, then you can move in for a French kiss, but don't try this in the first few seconds of your traditional kiss. Nibbling on your partner's lip or even tongue can be a kinky way to spice up your kisses.
The key word here is "a little! This is an important point. I am not even dressed well. Cookies make wikiHow better. I'm 13 and am a freshman. Keep It Clean No, this doesn't mean French kissing is barred. Slow and passionate wins the race Sometimes things get heated quickly when your libido is really high.
But if you do this during your first kiss, your partner will be caught off guard and may even jump back. You should make physical contact with your partner, move your bodies closer, and caress your partner's head or shoulders with your hands.
You should not grope your partner in any inappropriate places during your first kiss. This is doing way too much at once, and will come off as sleazy and will make your first kiss feel insincere. Start moving closer to the person you want to kiss, whether it's by moving closer together if you're sitting down, putting your arm around the person, or brushing away the person's hair.
As you start touching the person, hold his gaze to make your intentions clear. Your first kiss will feel more natural if you're already touching the person and comfortable with it.
Your hands shouldn't rove to any inappropriate places -- keep it PG. Your physical contact could even start from some light and gentle teasing. You can playfully hit or lightly push the other person, until your actions become more serious. Try making a romantic compliment before you go in for the kiss. Just say, "Your eyes drive me crazy" or "You look so beautiful tonight.
Move closer until your faces are just inches apart. Once you've made physical contact, maneuver yourself until your face is just inches away from your partner's face.
You should maintain eye contact, and you can even smile a little to show your affection for the person. Move closer until your hips are nearly touching, and use your hands to graze the person's cheeks, hair, or shoulders. One traditional kissing position is when the guy wraps his arms around a girl's waist while she wraps her arms over her shoulders and behind his neck -- you can think of this as the "slow dance" position. Once you're in position, there's nothing left to do but kiss.
If you've both made it this far, then it's clear that you are excited about kissing each other. I am not a movie. Why are you asking me these questions? Do I look like I am looking for a hookup?
Because honestly no, I am so not looking for one. I am not even dressed well. A cardigan and pants in a club? Go for those skinny women wearing makeup and the shortest skirts ever invented. And I am not like that. I like attachments, I like relationships not just romantic ones but I want people to remember me as a nice person with sense, not just some random girl you would forget after hooking up with.
Ok we would have sex. We would cuddle and sleep together. Do I wake up and leave his place without saying anything?
Do we have coffee together? Do I kiss him goodbye? Do I need to get his number? Do we even have to keep in touch? Do I act as if nothing happened or would this keep going on? Two, you look so fabulous. After all the thinking, I managed to let his blue eyes get the best of me. Nothing terrifies me more than being so close to someone and then watching them become a stranger again.
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