MEN&WOMEN: Make the first kiss memorable

There is no time limit for the first making out session; you can kiss and cuddle for a few seconds or even for several hours. ILLUSTRATION| IGAH

What you need to know:

  • Do everything slowly to begin with. Start with a gentle kiss on the lips, and then gradually figure out what else you both like. 
  • Begin by exploring each other’s face, head and body with your hands. Girls can also put their arms around a guy’s neck, and touch his arms, neck, or even his chest.
  • Guys should only touch her shoulders and waist to begin with, and wait for her to show she’s ready for more.
  • Keep the kissing light, and if you open your mouth or use your tongue, don’t get crazy.

Making out’s just kissing and cuddling. And an important part of courtship. But it can be really awkward the first time!

So you must have had some sort of physical contact first. Maybe held hands, or touched some other way, so you both know something’s happening between you.

After that first touch, you need to start making out soon, or going for it will become harder and harder.

Traditionally, everyone expects the guy to make the first move, but she’s the one who decides. So to avoid embarrassing mistakes, guys need to know the signs that she’s ready!

Watch for soft smiles and glances, especially from over her shoulder, shy laughter, her fingers toying with her hair, and so on. She’ll probably lick, bite or touch her lips. And move closer, turning her face towards you. Try moving your face just a little towards hers. If she’s not ready she’ll turn away. If she’s nervous, she might back up a little, but she’ll still keep her face turned towards yours. And as you look into each other’s eyes, you’ll instinctively feel something drawing you together.

That’s the moment for your first kiss. Let your lips linger for a few seconds, but don’t start making out straight away, it’s too pushy. You want that first romantic kiss to be a really nice memory.

After that, your first make out session can start anytime. Just make eye contact. Nothing super intense, a few seconds, a slight smile. Either of you can then move in, and brush lips to start the connection.

Do everything slowly to begin with. Start with a gentle kiss on the lips, and then gradually figure out what else you both like. 

Begin by exploring each other’s face, head and body with your hands. Girls can also put their arms around a guy’s neck, and touch his arms, neck, or even his chest. Guys should only touch her shoulders and waist to begin with, and wait for her to show she’s ready for more. Keep the kissing light, and if you open your mouth or use your tongue, don’t get crazy. Or do anything weird like trying to go all the way.

Take a break from kissing from time to time by pulling back and looking into each other’s eyes for a second. Smile and talk a little, but nothing too deep. Just a soft phrase or whisper.

Add variety by nibbling your partner’s upper or lower lip, giving gentle love bites, and kissing their forehead or neck. There’s no time limit on the first make-out session. Anything from a few seconds to several hours is fine! 

Just let your partner know when you want to finish by giving them a nice long kiss with your hands on either side of their face. Follow up with a big smile and deep eye contact, and say something like “That was amazing!”

Stay sexy, be affectionate, and leave your partner wanting more…