9 Best Kissing Techniques To Leave Them Weak In The Knees

Many people look at kisses in the movies and think, “why can’t I be kissed like that?” However, those kisses are calculated, planned, and even choreographed to look amazing and desirable. Wouldn’t it feel great to give someone a kiss that will make even the best on-screen smooch seem lame?

What you have to remember is that some kisses just don’t work out straightaway. That’s fine, you just need to figure out a little damage control in the heat of the moment! Being able to laugh about it and try again always helps.

The best kisses make your heart race, knees weak, and definitely leave your wanting a lot more. Those kisses all have these 9 things in common. Master these kissing techniques and you’ll be dolling out heartbeat-skipping kisses in no time.

# Make sure the kiss is wanted

Gauge the other person’s reaction to your proximity throughout the evening. If they shy away when you get closer, maybe you should reconsider going in for the kiss. If you’re finding that they’re moving closer and closer and even initiating some contact between the two of you, you’re probably safe.

# Pick the right time and place

Timing is almost as important as the kiss itself. If you mess up the timing, things can get awkward really quickly. The best time to lean in and smooch is when the two of you have naturally drawn closer together. This is usually toward the end of the date/night when you are both feeling comfortable around each other.

# Move slowly

Too drastic of a move makes it hard to gauge their reaction and makes it difficult for you to change something if it’s not appealing to them. When you move in for the kiss, do so at a slow *but not too slow* pace. Easing your way into it builds the anticipation, and that’s a huge factor when it comes to making it a heartbeat-skipping kiss. Kissing techniques aren’t all about dong anything fancy, it’s sometimes just being able to read the other person.

# One of the best kissing techniques? Start softly

When your lips finally touch, don’t shove your face as hard as you can against theirs. Very gently and softly touch your lips to theirs. The softness will create a tenderness that will be unmatched. They will be asking *almost begging* for more.

# Work up to it

By this, we mean put the idea in their head early on and work up to the kiss. It’s kind of like foreshadowing, but for real life. Initiate physical contact *innocently* throughout the night. Get closer to them as the night goes on. Set yourself up to give them that amazing kiss.

# Hand placement is key

When you’re finally ready to move into the kiss, you’ll need somewhere to put your hands. It’s always awkward kissing someone without touching them in any other way. It reminds you of two little kids planting their first kiss on someone – sad and uncomfortable. Kissing techniques don’t always come down to what you do with your lips!

When you go in for the kiss, put one or both hands on the sides of their face. If you only use one hand to grab their face, use the other to grab them by the waist and pull them in gently so they’re that much closer to you.

# Be aware of body language

Pay attention to their body language. If they’re pulling away, crossing their arms, or seem like they’re keeping their distance, the kiss might have to wait. However, if they lean in and accept your kiss, gauge if they want more.

If they’re still lingering after you’ve given that first heartbeat-skipping kiss, lean in for another and carry it on so it’s a little bit longer of a kiss. Only this time, make it a little more urgent and needy. Body language can tell you a lot about whether or not you’re doing a great job. It will lead to that amazing, unforgettable kiss.

# Keep your eyes closed!

Just keep them closed. Don’t open your eyes unless your lips are not touching each other’s. It makes things awkward and uncomfortable if you catch them looking at you, too. It can kind of ruin the moment.

# Use a breath mint, please!

Bad breath = horrible kiss. When all someone can pay attention to is how bad your breath is, it takes away from the rest of the amazing things you’re putting into your kiss to make it incredible. Just chew a mint or some gum shortly before the end of your date.