How to Kiss a Boy

Now that you've found a boy you want to get physical with, make sure you start off right. This article takes you from not kissing all the way to French kissing.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

• Lips
• A (willing) boy

1. Keep your breath fresh. Make sure to brush your tongue each time you brush your teeth, and do both regularly. If you'll be meeting your guy later, avoid foods with powerful scents like garlic and onions. For a quick freshness boost, keep mints or gum handy but remember that those are only aides to support the good habits above.
2. Signal to your guy that you feel close to him. Try things like: smiling & laughing in conversation; touching his arm; or leaning your head on your shoulder.
3. Start slowly. Send nonverbal signals to let him know what you're thinking, such as: leaning in towards him or holding his hand and gently tugging it toward you.
4. Wait for him to respond. If he matches your action, that's the signal he's ready. If he doesn't lean in toward you or turns his head away, the time isn't right. Do not force the kiss on him; it may make it tougher to get a second kiss.
5. Kiss the guy. Start with a short, closed-mouth kiss. If he responds well, do another short kiss. Continue this, and as long as he's still into it feel free to start making your kisses longer. Don't try to move too fast; your guy could misinterpret your intentions and try to get more physical than you're ready for at the time.
6. How far will you go? Don't expect too much on your first kiss. A short closed-mouth kiss is a great start. Several is even better. If it goes further than that, congratulations! As long as your guy is responding positively, you can continue to get closer. Open your mouth slightly and see if he does the same. Even if you move to the open-mouth kiss, don't use your tongue for a while. It's a whole separate step.
7. If you've been open-mouth kissing for a little while, you can try using your tongue. First, gently touch your tongue to his lips as a signal that you want to use your tongue. If he does the same, that's his signal that it's ok. Start tracing your tongue slowly and softly over his lips. Make sure any contact between your tongue and his is soft. As you continue to kiss, you can slowly increase the force of your tongue.
8. Throughout the kissing, make sure your hands match what your lips are doing. For short kisses, keep your hands to yourself. As the kisses get longer and open mouth begins, "safe" areas like arms, shoulders, chest and legs below the knee are ok. Touching his face at this point is also good. As you start with the tongue, you can include the waist and the legs just above the knee. Stay away from the butt until after you've been using the tongue for a while.
9. Practice, practice, practice!

Tips & Warnings

• Always be aware of the verbal or nonverbal signals your guy is sending. Practice will help you learn to recognize and interpret the signals. If you aren't sure what a signal means, ask. It's better than misinterpreting it and turning your guy off.
• Always be aware of the nonverbal signals you're sending to your guy. If you move quickly to touching and grabbing, he may try to go further that you wanted to. Keep things moving, but slowly, and you'll have good results.