Fun fact before we begin: kissing is not only really fun, but really important too! According to The Science of Kissing: What Our Lips are Telling Us, 66 percent of women and 59 percent of men reported ending a relationship as a result of poor pecking. If that’s not enough pressure, ladies and gentleman, Butler University psychologist John Bohannon found that the majority of us can remember nearly 90 percent of the details involved in our first romantic kiss. Alright, no more lallygagging. Here’s a short list for each sex that will make out of mediocre makeouts magnificent ones.
For the ladies:
For the gentleman:
***I listed the ladies first because, well, you should always do that. But heed the information up there, boys, because we have the most learning to do in this department. Besides the lip gloss/stick recommendation. Only try that if you’re really into that sort of thing. Kissing can be overwhelming, but don’t let it overcome you. Kissing can make you nervous, but don’t lose your cool. Kissing can be scary, but not as scary as the idea of doing it completely wrong and disappointing your lover. Don’t let it get you down. Don’t second guess yourself. Don’t hold back (within reason). Because we all want to be loved, we all want to be held, and we all, so desperately, want that fireworks kiss. Go get yours. Featured photo credit: Kissing / Huffington Post via i.huffpost.com
