Everyone thinks they’re a great kisser, but by the law of averages…some of you suck at sucking face. Sorry, guys. But the problem has an easy fix if you’re willing to learn—and you really should be, because a great kiss is the difference between a hot night and a cold case of blue balls.
Of course, different women like different things, but when we asked them to share their biggest complaints, there were a few recurring moves that drove a lot of them crazy—and not in a good way. In fact, we determined that there are eight major types of lip-locking mistakes you might be making so we got expert tips to fix each of them.
Read on to hear what women had to say about the kisses that make them gag…and prepare to pucker up better next time.
1. The Dying Fish
She says: “When we made out, he shoved his tongue in my mouth and had no control—it flopped around like a fish out of water and it was gross.” – Lauren, 29
How to fix it: Rather than letting your tongue bob and droop around uncontrollably once it’s in there, try some light, varied moves that won’t remind her of a slimy creature. Andréa Demirjian, The Kissing Expert and author of Kissing: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About One of Life’s Sweetest Pleasures, advises, “After introducing the tongue, alternate by pulling back on it, and just focus on the lips, slowly caressing her lower and/or upper lip with your tongue, sucking her lips gently, or just softly kissing her lips. Teasing between tongue and no tongue can be very arousing, and lets the anticipation build.”
2. The Ashtray
She says: “Bad breath is such a turn off, and smoker’s breath is the absolute worst!” – Laura, 30
How to fix it: You don’t want your kissing dinged on a technicality. If you really can’t quit smoking (hey, by the way—quit smoking!), try to at least avoid having a cigarette for a few hours before you plan on smooching, and drink plenty of water to keep your mouth hydrated and flush out any unpleasant lingering odors. It’s important to remember that your mouth is your kissing instrument. That means taking care of it by using lip balm to keep lips smooth, brushing and flossing regularly, and keeping some gum or mints handy at all times—especially if alcohol or cigarettes are involved, says Demirjian.
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