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How to be a better kisser, according to science

Science reveals what really makes a good kiss great.
Kissing tips according to science

What makes a good kiss? It’s something we don’t get taught (officially) but there are some things that are we widely agree can make a perfect pash.

Kristin Salaky, dating and relationships reporter, lays out pointers from science in a new article for Business Insider.

Here are a few objective things we can do to enhance our prowess in the kissing department.

Tilt your head the right way

One thing Salaky recommends for a good kiss is tilting your head to the right.

“A study found the two-thirds of people tilt their heads to the right when going in for a kiss,” she writes. “So, while it’s not an exact science, teaching yourself to go in for the kiss that way will help eliminate some awkward forehead bonking.”

Be aggressive with men, and gentle with women

The second rather eye-opening revelation is that men apparently prefer more intense, open-mouth modes of embrace.

“There’s evidence that saliva has testosterone in it, and there’s also evidence that men like sloppier kisses with more open mouth,” says Helen Fisher, a biological anthropologist from Rutgers University. “That suggests to me that they are unconsciously trying to transfer testosterone to trigger the sex drive in women.”

With women preferring a more low-key kissing style, however, Salaky suggests avoiding “jamming” or “lunging” motions.

Wait until the mood is perfect

Salaky says while kissing to make up might be a well-favoured plan, going in for a peck while someone is in a bad mood or stressful situation can actually the kiss less enjoyable.

She writes that the hormone cortisol may inhibit the ability to enjoy the moment.

Don’t stop kissing

Finally, while there is so much importance placed on that first kiss, studies have found women especially keep monitoring the health of a relationship through kissing.

William Kane, the author of The Art of Kissing said women “complain that men don’t do enough variations in kissing, that they’re too machine-like or repetitive”.

He suggests women prefer a number of different kisses to ensure the romance remains, including the neck, the ears, and “liposuction,” which is moving from the upper lip to the lower lip.

Via Grazia Daily

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