How to French Kiss

French kissing is similar to another French invention: Champagne. A little bit will make you giddy but too much can lead to trouble. Whether you're studying up before a first date or simply curious, here are some French kissing techniques for anyone looking to learn how to French kiss.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Breath Mints

1. Remember that French kissing can quickly unhinge passions. Start with gentle pecks and tongue-free kisses as you get to know someone.

2. When you're ready to French kiss, lean toward your date with your head tilted slightly to avoid bumping noses. Men may wrap their arms around a date's waist; women may wrap their arms around a date's neck.

3. Make eye contact as you lean toward one another but close your eyes as the lips meet. Inadvertent eye-contact mid-kiss can be quite awkward.

4. As you lean in for the kiss, have your lips parted ever so slightly and inhale through your mouth to heighten the senses and to avoid breathing on your date.

5. Allow your lips to brush against each others to create light, feathery kisses. Keep the tongue in your mouth initially.

6. As the kiss warms up, allow your tongue to flicker onto your date's lips. Don't let your tongue linger--keep the flickers quick and gentle.

7. If your date responds in kind, let your tongue extend back toward his or her tongue. Keep the movement light and gentle--tongue wrestling is a no-no.

8. Breathe through your nose as your tongues touch playfully and sensually.

9. Lose yourself in the moment: give complete attention to the kiss. If your mind is on anything else, you're missing out on the full experience.

10. End the kiss. French kissing can get messy if continued without breathers. Take time to nuzzle necks, nibble ears or whisper sweet nothings before diving in for another kiss.

Tips & Warnings

• Fresh breath is essential. Avoid smelly foods (garlic, brie cheese, corn chips, coffee) beforehand. Freshen up with a mint or gum, making sure to dispose of the gum before kissing.
• Some people find it helpful to practice French kissing on ice cream. It's a chilly but effective way to practice tongue flickers.
• Read your date's body language to ensure a French kiss would be welcomed. Holding hands and gentle brush-ups during the date are good signs.
• There is no single right way to French kiss. Kissing is as individual as the people doing it. The most important thing is to be true to yourself, your date and the moment.
• French kissing can quickly unleash passions. Know your limits beforehand and be prepared to put the other person on hold when you reach them.
• French kissing improves with practice. Don't be dismayed if your first time French kiss fails to ignite fireworks. Practice makes perfect.
• Don't shove your whole tongue in the other person's mouth, it's not a pleasant experience.

Resources

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[dirtdiva]

on 8/27/2009 Good advice! I followed every step on this but my bf didnt seem to open his mouth as I stuck my tongue out trying to make my tongue go into his mouth. He was horrible. Lol.

[stlscientist]

on 2/13/2009 Curiousity got the best of me... had to read it...glad I did! Super article. Fun to read too.

[miguelito]

on 1/16/2009 WOw InTerESTinG!

[lovepathman]

on 1/10/2009 A note to everyone, if you're going to Frech kiss, make sure you have good dental hygene. Brush your teeth regularly.

[ttomp13]

on 3/2/2008 I think it's really important to just have fun with it! Just make sure not to slobber on anyone!

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