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Make Out Freak Out (Ask A Guy)
Maes, 17 from Tennessee writes...
When my boyfriend and I make out, he loves "French kissing." But I don't do it that much because it scares me. I'll sometimes suck on his tongue, or vice-versa and that seems to do him good for a few minutes, but he likes French kissing a lot. I don't know how to do it.. I'm scared I'll end up slobbering everywhere (I know that sounds gross)! Can you give me any tips on how to French kiss my boyfriend? And can you give me any tips on certain stuff to do while kissing?
Daniel says...
Fortunately for us all, Martine has written a fabulous article on kissing! It's a great read, so you should check it out. It includes information on when to kiss, how to get things started, as well as sections on different types of kissing (including one on French kissing). I won't rehash the tips in that article, but I will say that confidence is everything. Whether you're an aggressive kisser or a subtle, soft kisser, giving an air of confidence while you're doing it makes a huge difference in how a guy reacts to you.
I will also say that a little bit of saliva is part of kissing. If things get a little messy, well, it happens. But if a guy is put off by the fact that you salivate when kissing him, then he has bigger fish to fry. Seriously, you're locking lips and sticking your tongues in eachother's mouths...some exchange of saliva is guaranteed (heck, it's kind of a necessity). My suggestion is to settle your nerves, accept that your lips might get a little wet in the process, and simply have fun...that's precisely what kissing is supposed to be!
This article was originally posted by Daniel in July 2009.
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