No misses on those yummy kisses please

That always present elephant in the room called the anticipation of the first kiss. It's like Christmas morning for adults. It's going to go either one of two ways. Really amazing, like getting that new Nintendo set and games you've been dreaming about. Or blah, like the ugly jammy set your grandma knit you and you still have to wear it for a while to not hurt her feelings. You have now officially lost interest, but not all interest. I mean, there was some spark there pre-kiss right? There is hope. Sometimes first kisses just don't go so great. People have different styles, different techniques, different timing. There's all sorts of things that can lead to a bad first kiss. But I'm here to help you with that.

The thing about the first kiss is that you want to make sure she remembers it…preferably in a good way...and not the way where she tells it to all her girlfriends when they need a good laugh (keep in mind, she will then proceed to pull up your social media account and point you out so they all can get a better visual ;) ). That when she leaves, she will be thinking about that first kiss every day till she sees you again. And even if things end, you want her to compare that amazing kiss to any and every other first kisses she may have (that little tart…she gets around ;) j/k). One of the keys to making this happen is just give her a little. A little, yet enough for her to get an idea. Like a bite of the cookie, but not the whole thing. From there, you don't give anymore. Just let her imagination run it's course. For example, try to get her to lean in first, although it's not so bad if you lean in first. Then give a simple peck that lingers and as you pull away (always pull away first) grab a nibble or a suck on her bottom lip. Then that's it. NO MORE SMOOCHES YOUNG MAN! You want her to want you. If you leave it at that and finish it up with a really great hug (girls looove a good hugger), then she will be back for more. Guaranteed. Have you heard "less is more"? Well it applies to this scenario.

Of course we all get riled up from the anticipation. We fantasize about it. If it's going to be good or great or bad or soooooo bad. This anticipation is like foreplay. It makes us want it more. And men, girls typically want what they can't have (to an extent. There's a fine line between playing hard to get and just being a butthead (yes I said butthead)). Now remember, you always always always remain a gentleman. Just let her know that there are times that you may be a little friskier, when the occasion rises (no pun intended :D ).

Breath. Men, this is one that so many of you underestimate the power of your onion breath. When going out to eat, even though those grilled onions, animal style, sounds like a genius idea at the time….it will backfire….and not just in the bathroom. Your poor, sweet date chooses a meal with no onions, garlic, spiciness, or hot dogs. She covers her ground so she doesn't have to cover her mouth. Take her lead when ordering. If she orders something that will allow for no breath barriers later, then follow suit and order along those lines. Don't worry…after the date you can get back to In N Out and get your burger animal style with extra onions. It will taste that much better knowing you just got an amazing kiss from an awesome girl….an awesome, considerate girl :)

Timing. It's not always like the books or the movies. There's not always a piece of spaghetti that you two happen to be eating from each end and meet up in the middle. Typically you'll know if she's feeling it or not. Sometimes she is, but she wants to wait. Women tend to want to protect themselves from getting hurt, however she's out with you, therefore she is open to wanting something with someone, potentially you. Sometimes a good way to gauge the situation is to go in for a hug and if she is not reluctant, then you may be ready for the kiss. The hug will break a barrier.

Rules: Here are few things to have marked off your checklist before going out if you intend (or hope) to get that lip action.
1. Have soft lips. You expect her to have it, so you reciprocate the consideration. You are still a man if you exfoliate your lips and use some sort of chapstick (just not the cherry flavor. You're not the girl Katy Perry kisses in her song ;) ). You want soft and desirable.
2. Put your facial hair in check. Now some women like facial hair so I'm not saying shave it. But just make sure you're not exfoliating her mouth region when you go in for the luscious lip lock. And for goodness sakes, please make sure she can even see your lips. We get it, you have a beard. You are oh so manly! But if we are kissing your mustache instead of your lips, I can guarantee she won't be wanting more smoochies from you. If you are a man that has no facial hair, make sure it's soft like a babies....wait...we don't want to think of a babies toosh when we kiss you. Buuuut you get the point :)
3. Like I said above, make sure you got yummy scented breath. Minty is always preferred. I know I'm a sucker for chocolate, so an Andes mint will do you wonders with us chocolate lovers. Mint + Chocolate = mmmmmmwaaaaahhhh!
4. Lead up to it. Don't just randomly lay one on her (unless you can tell the mood is right). Feel out the situation. And if you sense hesitation, just hold off. If she wants you, she'll still want you even if you don't give her a nibble of your yumminess on that first date.
5. Never ever be that guy that sticks your whole tongue in her mouth and spins it around. You're tongue is not a washing machine. Think of it as your lips are the main attraction, with a guest appearance of the tongue. Kissing is with the LIPS. And don't have a stiff tongue and prod it at her mouth. If there's something stiff and prodding at her, it shouldn't be your tongue....aaannnd this wouldn't happen til much later down the line ;)
6. Relax. The last thing a girl wants is to kiss a man that's so tense his lips are like rocks. We've practiced on enough watermelons to know we prefer something softer :D

A few kissing statistics:
*An average person spends two weeks of their life kissing.
*Men who kiss their wives every morning before going to work live 5 years longer than men who don't. Aaannnd we'll be happier therefore you'll be happier ;)
*Your lips are 100 times more sensitive than the tips of your fingers. Hhhmmm...titillating ;)
*One little kiss burns up to 3 calories. The longer the kiss...the better the exercise!
*Couples transfer an average of 9 milligrams of water, 0.7 milligrams of protein, 0.18 milligrams of organic matter, 0.71 milligrams of fat and 0.45 milligrams of salt to each other with each open-mouthed kiss. So for you health nuts...this is your chance to get a little extra protein in for the day :D

My last pearls of wisdom: Pucker up buttercups!!

http://www.uvureview.com/2009/11/23/how-to-not-suck-at-sucking-face-the-kissing-guide-you-always-wished-you-had/
http://www.happyworker.com/magazine/facts/kissing-facts#.Wi-KAraZPwc

p.s. I apologize for the formatting of this. I'm in another country and my computer is in another language so I don't know how to edit so it doesn't look so funny :-/