The first kiss, ahh. While it can be one of life’s loveliest moments, if not properly planned and executed, it can be a painfully embarrassing event. A wonderful first kiss can mean the difference between getting a second date and being ghosted the next time you send a hesitant, “Hey, how’s it going?” text.

So, how can you ensure that you get it right? Before you lock lips, we’ve got you covered with tips, methods, and techniques.

1. Confirm that your date wants to kiss you

You can’t kiss someone who doesn’t want to be kissed back, so be sure your date is clearly interested in you. If you’ve been having a great time and are sitting somewhere lovely, she’s stroking her hair, laughing at all your jokes, and warmly rubbing your arm… You can, after all, make a move. It’s a clear indication that this is your moment. You could ask directly, “Would it be OK if I kissed you?” but using your judgment and asserting yourself makes sense here. Examine the specific situation and ensure that you act respectfully yet directly.

2. Check that your breath is clean

Fresh breath is a must for every kiss, let alone the first with a new person. You should practice good oral hygiene all year, not just on the night of your date (that is, brushing your teeth twice a day and flossing daily, just like your dentist told you to.) If you know you’re going on a date with a first kiss, skip the raw onions, and garlic and smokes in the hours before. (Perhaps avoid cigarettes in general? They are unhealthy.)

3. Create the Setting

You don’t want your first kiss to be in a loud, cluttered environment, and you also don’t want it to be too brilliantly illuminated or visible. Consider whether you’ll be kissing in front of an audience and ask yourself, “Is kissing appropriate here?” A crowded bar or dance floor is fine, but if you’re in a low-key environment or surrounded by small children, it might not be the best place to suck on each other’s faces. Consider others around you and their reasonable aversion to PDA, plus the comfort level of your date. A low-lit, quiet and romantic setting is your best bet here.

4. Pleasant Smell

We’ve already discussed the importance of having fresh breath, but it’s also important to consider how the rest of you smells. You’ll be in close quarters with another person, so sweatiness or bad breath will turn off your date. On the other hand, smelling like a well-chosen cologne or new soap will make your date swoon. Kissing is both a tactile and olfactory sensation, so make sure you stimulate all of her senses (in a good way, of course).

5. Establish a Strategic Position

You’re making the approach extremely difficult for yourself unless you’re seated close to your date and facing her. You don’t want to be leaning in from 3 feet away or startling her with an unexpected kiss, so give her a hint of your intentions by sidling up close and stroking her hand or lower back in anticipation – once you’ve received clear indications to proceed.

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6. Make a smooth approach

A clumsy or overly pushy lean in could ruin the kiss before it begins, so keep your approach as smooth as possible. Will Smith’s character in the film “Hitch” endorses the 90/10 Rule, which states that you lean in 90% of the way while initiating the first kiss and wait for her to meet your lips with the remaining 10%.

7. Make Use of Your Hands

Your hands are a vital tool for transforming a lousy first kiss into a memorable one. They shouldn’t be hanging limply while you kiss: depending on the level of closeness you want to generate, you could cup her cheek, hold hands, or touch her thigh or lower back. Err on the side of cautious touching rather than groping, and give her space to touch you back.

8. Be Gentle With Your Tongue

Too much tongue is a common female kissing turnoff. A fantastic first kiss will mostly feature lip-to-lip contact, and when you do decide to disclose it, your tongue should be hesitantly probing hers rather than swishing about her mouth or darting in and out of it frequently. Control your saliva level as well – there are few things more unpleasant than having someone else’s drool in your mouth.

9. Time the Kiss Right

“How long should a kiss be?” is like asking, “How long is a piece of string?” Ideally a first kiss shouldn’t go on and on for eternity. If both of you want to make out for a solid 10 minutes that’s up to you, but generally a relatively short session will be comfortable and appropriate, and build anticipation for a second kiss.

10. Consider Your Success in Follow-Up!

You got your first kiss. Now what? Don’t just sit there like a shell-shocked adolescent who can’t believe his luck. The immediate aftermath of a first kiss can be awkward, and the best way to alleviate the situation is to say something. “I’ve been wanting to do that for ages,” or “I’ve been wanting to do that for ages,” is a bit cliche but flattering remark, or you could use the post-kiss lull to land a genuine praise. Whatever you do, keep the mood going and avoid an anti climax. That’s all you need to do to ensure a memorable first kiss.

To summarize: be respectful, take command, smell good, and be gentle on the tongue and don’t forget to enjoy the moment.

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