Co-authored by Eddy Baller Last Updated: May 10, 2023 References Approved If you are 12-15 years old and are very anxious about kissing another teen, that's okay! These feels are totally normal, and there's no pressure to have your first kiss. Kiss someone when you feel ready and you like the person.
Kiss someone when you feel ready, regardless of how old you are. Around ages 12-15, people often start having their first kiss. Don't feel pressured by other people your age kissing people, and don't rush into kissing someone if you are apprehensive.
When going in for a public kiss, use some discretion. Kissing in public is fine as long as you don't overdo it. Don't use any tongue, and don't put your hands under your partner's clothes. Anything more than a closed mouth kiss may start to make people uncomfortable.
Get close to him and slowly start to lean in for the kiss.
Allow everything to flow normally after that, and don't back out. Touch his face or his hair to create a sweet intimate bridge in the air between you two. Use your hand on his face to gently tilt his face towards yours to pull him into you.
Open your mouth slightly and press it against his lips.
As the passion builds, slip your tongue into his mouth and flick your tongue against his. Take your time and experiment with kissing his upper and lower lip. Get comfortable—you might tilt your head and close your eyes so you can really focus on the sensation.
Not every first kiss, though, is a great kiss. They can be awkward, especially if the moment is not right or even forced. Even still, we are physically wired to tell the difference between a bad kiss from a good kisser and a "this does nothing for me" lipsmack.
You get all giddy.
A rush of dopamine, oxytocin, and serotonin hits your system the moment your lips lock. With this positive cocktail and a heart-fluttering kiss, you'll feel like you're on cloud nine! Lips are one of your body's most sensually sensitive areas.
Adrenaline Is Unleashed
"The heart rate goes up, muscle tension increases, our breathing rate speeds up, and blood flows to our internal organs." It's why you might feel "weak in the knees." But this feeling also plays a role in assessing your chemistry.
Move your lips towards him slowly, closing your eyes at the last second. You need to be able to see so that you can aim for his lips, but you don't want to keep your eyes open while you kiss, so close them right before your lips lock. Keep your eyes closed during the whole kiss.
If you know you have a kiss planned, brush your teeth before you see the other person. You can also use mouthwash for extra-fresh breath. Is 14 late for a first kiss? Americans agree kids are ready for their first kiss at age 15 (15.1 on average), while on average, they had theirs at age 14.5.
A long kiss releases dopamine, oxytocin, and serotonin, feel-good chemicals that will make him smile. A single smile produces endorphins, another hormone that lifts his mood. Endorphins also create a “feedback loop” that will make him smile over and over.
A butterfly kiss is an affectionate gesture made by fluttering the eyelashes against someone's skin or eyelashes.
Most "smooth" lines that people come up with after kisses are laughably bad -- a smile and a simple "I liked that," is often more than enough. Don't overthink things! Just keep being yourself. If you feel confident and have something to say, say it!
*Show him the way. Initiate by teasing him with intimate kissing techniques when he least expects, since once his mouth starts moving too much, it's going to be tricky to tame him. Instead, sensuously nibble or gently suck on his lip, and give him a tender surface lip kiss.
More than 90% of all people remember the details of their first kiss and, research points out, even more vividly than when they lost their virginity.
The kissing flavor of love is soft and subtle and has a slight sweet taste to it. When you having a quick tongue-in-kiss, with some one-night stand, it often tasted like boiled potatoes water. It's kind of bland and has a dull acid flavor all on its own. Sort of a foul flavor in a way.
Whilst bad breath, a darting tongue and a wet sloppy kiss are rated as the biggest kissing turn-offs according to science, it might also be your smell, taste or even your pheromones that's causing the problem. Being a bad kisser can be a deal breaker, but kissing is more complicated than most people think.
A little privacy makes your first kiss feel more special.
Even if you really feel the urge to kiss someone, it could make them feel a little uncomfortable if you're out in public. Step over to somewhere a little more private so you have a chance to enjoy the moment without anyone disturbing you.
Slow and steady does it
Slow kissing can feel emotionally loaded and intense. But banging foreheads and smashing teeth can kill the mood. Try to relax and move slowly to avoid those awkward face-crashes. Going slowly also centers you in your body and allows you to check in with how you feel.
04/6Kiss slowly and softly
Gently press your lips against his and softly kiss him. Massage his lips between yours. Start with his bottom lip and then move to his top one. If possible, maintain eye contact to establish a connection before you go in for a kiss.
You can try sucking on one of his lips very gently, or just pressing your lips lightly against his and kissing softly. Keep your lips relaxed and avoid putting them into a tight pucker, which can make the kiss less romantic.