Kissing Hints

Watch what you eat
You want your lover to be overcome with the heat of the moment - not overpowered by your bad breath. Garlic, spice and onion are all off the kissing menu. Steer clear of coffee, and brush your teeth or chew gum to freshen your breath, especially if you're a smoker. Have a quick squirt with the breath-freshener if you have any doubts.

Don't: Sniff your breath in full view
Build the anticipation
The greater part of seduction is anticipation. Stand or lie face-to-face and simply let your lips touch, feeling the heat of each other's breath. The sensation of being ever so close while gazing into your partner's eyes can be electrifying. Take your time and let the moment last - the longer you wait the more intense it will be!

Don't: Lick your predatory lips and go straight in for the kill
Tease me, baby
Let the build-up begin by kissing your partner with your mouth closed and then with an open mouth but no tongue. Finally, kiss them with an open mouth and just a hint of tongue. Progress to full-on tongue probing when both of you are breathing more heavily and ready for more.

Don't: Leap on them and poke your tongue down their throa
Watch and learn
Be responsive to your partner. We tend to apply the kind of touch, in terms of speed and pressure that we would like to receive. Kissing is like a dance. It takes two people to get the moves right. Much of the fun comes from letting each other take the lead. Be responsive when your partner is leading you - but be confident and take control when it's your turn.

Don't: Lap and salivate like a hungry dog
Experiment
Once you've established a rhythm, don't be afraid to experiment. Use the tip of your tongue to lightly trace and lick your partner's top or bottom lip. Pull away slightly and let your breath cool their wet lips - the moisture combined with the change of temperature will heighten the sensation. Feeling adventurous? Blindfold your partner and run different foods or ice-cubes over their lips.

Don't: Let your tongue get stuck on spin-cycle
Stroke me
As you kiss, gently stroke your partner's neck with the back of your fingertips, brushing your hand upwards from the collarbone to just underneath the chin. Do this with a light and even touch, and go slow. Think spider touches. Then hold their head between your hands as you kiss them. Increase the pleasure by ruffling their hair with your hands or stroking their back.

Don't: Get your partner in a headlock with no chance of esca
Lick and suck
Gently suck on your partner's upper or lower lip. Tease them by sucking on their tongue - to suggest what might come next. If you get a good response, you can try biting them very, very gently. A gentle bite can be a huge turn-on but be careful, not everyone likes pain! If biting is not your thing, try nuzzling your lover's neck, ears or chest before you letting your hands wander.

Don't: Ruin a beautiful moment by racing to the naughty bits