How to kiss someone for the first time

Communication is a key factor in every kiss. It helps you understand your partner (and vice versa), so you can enjoy kissing in a way that’s pleasurable for everyone involved.

While you can give feedback during a kiss either verbally or nonverbally, you can gently give or receive feedback afterward by saying things like:

• I really liked when you did…
• [Blank] felt really good…
• Next time, we should try more/less of…
• Did you like it when I tried…
• Is it OK if we do…
• I’m not sure if I’m comfortable with [blank].

  Can we try less of that?

Maybe you’re not sure what to say, but still want to express how much you enjoyed yourself. Remember, you can always show affection in other ways, too — squeezing your partner’s hand, stroking their hair, or giving them a long hug.

Maybe your partner wants to wait on kissing, or your lips have gone numb after an intense make-out session.

In either case, it never hurts to convey your interest and affection in less physical ways.

A few ideas to try:

• Offer an honest compliment. “I love being ar
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