So my learned-the-hard-way tip? Don't eat a mint or chew gum right before kissing, because you may taste too minty. Do it about thirty minutes before you go on a date (or expect a smooch), and then you'll be perfectly kiss-ready.
Sugarless gum is a must
Sugarless gum contains xylitol. Xylitol kills bacteria, which is the leading cause of bad breath. Another perk of using sugarless gum as a breath enhancer is affordability. For a few dollars, your breath can stay fresh and ready for kissing whenever you are.
Chew sugar-free gum.
Gum comes in lots of flavors that can help make your kiss sweeter. It also helps clean out bacteria by increasing saliva flow. Look for sugar-free gum to prevent tooth decay.
Especially after consuming any food, make sure to pop a mint or chew some gum before kissing someone. If you choose to chew gum, make sure to spit it out before you start kissing. Your partner doesn't want to eat your leftover gum, and gum can also cause you to choke while kissing.
In John Gottman's relationship research, he was able to find that six seconds is the length of a kiss that can actually create a connection with your partner. In fact, he recommends you have at least one six-second kiss per day.
A person receives information about the person he or she is smooching by locking lips, Fisher said. A kiss transmits smells, tastes, sound and tactile signals that all affect how the individuals perceive each other and, ultimately, whether they will want to kiss again.
Start slow, be gentle, and stay in the moment. Think of French kissing as massaging your partner's tongue. Whatever you do with your hands, be comfortable. If the kisses aren't doing it for you, don't be shy about giving your partner feedback — and asking for feedback yourself.
Minty mouthwashes smell clean, but you can do even better by drinking half a cup of orange juice before you kiss. The citrus also has a clean and fresh feel, but it's more exciting. The sweet and tangy taste will make your kisses as sweet as sugar, and can make your partner's mouth water in anticipation of your kiss.
Touch their face.
This can add some intimacy to the kiss. You can grab their face with both of your hands and gently pull it closer to your face, for example. You can also try gently caressing their cheek, neck, or even their earlobe. Ears are sensitive areas, so lightly stroking their ear may be a turn-on for them!
Adjust your angle so your noses aren't touching.
If you can't breathe through your nose, you might be pressing your nose into your partner's face. Tilt your head to the side so it's at an opposite angle as your partner. That way, you won't block each other's noses and you should be able to breathe easily.
Start with a slight peck on her lip and then caress her lips with yours before you pull the big guns out. When there has been enough lip action, slowly inch your tongue towards her lips and part them gently. Gently being the keyword. if you do it too aggressively, it can go a bit overboard.
Most often, guys breathe heavily when making out due to feeling aroused or extremely excited about being with you. Keep it in mind.
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.
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.
A butterfly kiss is an affectionate gesture made by fluttering the eyelashes against someone's skin or eyelashes.
The anticipation of a kiss increases the flow of saliva to your mouth and gives your teeth a plaque-dispersing bath. Bad breath can't be passed on to another person via kissing. A French kiss involves all 34 muscles in the face, whereas a quick pucker involves only two.
It all comes down to activities that boost oxytocin in the brain, he says. Kissing for at least 6 seconds or hugging for 20 seconds both trigger the release of oxytocin, which helps couples bond and feel trusting of each other.
when you kiss your partner passionately, not only do you exchange bacteria and mucus, you also impart some of your genetic code. No matter how fleeting the encounter, the DNA will hang around in their mouth for at least an hour.
If you give someone a peck, you're leaning in for a simple, light kiss. It might not be incredibly passionate, but don't worry, it's still a super intimate gesture. More often than not, your first kiss with someone new is likely to be a peck — it signals attraction and romantic interest, without being too overwhelming.