Ten Tips for Better Kissing

1 Get ready. Kissable lips are soft, smooth, and slightly moist. Are yours? If not, get thee to the drugstore for a carton of lip balm, preferably with SPF.
2 and your breath and take up the much healthier habit of regular make-out sessions.
3 Start slow. It might be tempting to jump into the deep end immediately, with a wide-open mouth and the enthusiasm of a golden retriever. However, you would do much better to start with a teasing touch of the lips.
4 Increase intensity. Just because you've started slow doesn't mean you can't take it up a notch if the spirit moves you. Pull your partner closer and open your mouth a little.
5 Develop a rhythm. If you're in this kiss for the long haul, start a rhythm of varying intensity, moving in and out of your partner's mouth for a heart-fluttering mix of tongues and lips.
6 Change it up. It's all about variety. Some of your kisses should be tender and soft, some should be frantic and passionate. Keep your partner on his or her toes.
7 Pay attention to your hands. Kissing may be about mouths, but all those free fingers should be having fun too. Hold your partner's hands for a sweet, chaste experience; run them through each other's hair and down each other's backs to kick up the heat.
8 Experiment. Keep your kisses interesting by changing technique, setting, and position. Try nibbling on a bottom lip or introducing an ice cube. Use your imagination.
9 Respond. The most important skill that any good kisser has is the ability to tune in to their partner's reactions. Pay attention to how he or she responds and react accordingly.
10 Repeat. Most people aren't born good kissers, but everyone has tremendous potential. Practice makes perfect, so get in there and make me proud!