Hey Denton – your Single Gal is back, just in time for this month’s BIG holiday! No, it doesn’t involve a tryptophan diet, with a heaping helping of football and pumpkin pie. I’m talking about Election Day, and what a campaign this has been! Think about it, come November 5th, we’ll have a minority in the white house whether it be an African-American as the head guy, or a woman as the second-in-command. Either way, this nation wins for advancement, at least.
While thinking about our candidates kissing babies and other things, I thought about kissing in general, a topic in dire need of discussion. Everyone has had an awkward first kiss moment, and no one likes a bad kisser. So, let’s go through a few points to remember.
Know the signals. The touch of your leg, or the rubbing of your arm are usually sure signs that the other person is digging you and would like a kiss. If she seems to be responding, lean in and look into her eyes, and let her take the lead. Warning: if she is not responding to this, do not force the issue. Kissing is not a divide and conquer mission.
Make sure your hair is out of your face. Your new shampoo may smell delicious, but doesn’t taste like key lime pie. Get it out of the way before leaning in, as to not choke the dude.
Don’t go full-on open mouth the first time. This is not a race to see who gets their tongue down the other’s throat first. The experience of kissing should be enjoyed and not rushed as a prelude to something else. Enjoy the moment and the “getting to know you” phase, not the “getting to know if they still have tonsils.” Start gently for the first kiss, and if your partner seems to be enjoying it, go in for a little deeper kiss the next time.
Learn the importance of lip balm. Great at-home exfoliation: sugar. Leaves the skin polished and a little sweet tasting. Always apply lip balm after exfoliating, and at bedtime. Ladies, either go for the 8-hour stay put, cant come off without a laser lip color, or opt for lightly tinted gloss. The desired result is to not leave your partner looking like a Bourbon Street drag queen.
Kissing is very important in all intimate relationships, but it should also be fun. And, as with anything, practice makes perfect.
