A Kiss Isn’t Only a Kiss

How clearly can you remember the first time you where in love and absolutely couldn’t live without your beloved? The anticipation of seeing them… the excitement of being alone with them…the sneaking a kiss when no one was looking. Don’t underestimate the power of a kiss. Passionately kissing leads couples to more intimate and fulfilling sex.

Relationship and Health Benefits of Kissing

A powerful, passionate, fall-to-your-knees kiss will not only get you closer to the bed, a great kiss has other benefits: women pick up testosterone from men’s saliva which increases their sex drive, and cortisol the stress hormone decreases in both men and women after kissing.  It’s a receipt for bedroom bliss!

During a really passionate kiss, it’s possible to double your metabolic rate and burn 2-5 calories a minute. This can add up to over 300 calories an hour! Sure does beat running on the treadmill, and even the anticipation of a kiss can raise your heart rate.

Couples with lower stress have more sex, and if arguing or fighting is keeping you out of the bedroom, pucker up and plant a kiss on your partner during the next argument…it’s hard to be mad at someone your kissing.

Kissing on a First Date

Kissing has many relationship and health benefits, however with all that said, kissing on a fist date can be somewhat of a tricky issue. Sometimes people misjudge how well they click, making a kiss at the end of a date less than desirable.  With a couple of pointers on kissing advice, the tough decision of whether or not to kiss on the first date can become a lot easier.

Observe the Body Language

During the date it’s important to notice the body language of your partner. This will clue you in on rather or not he or she is ready for a first date kiss. It’s also important for you to use your body language to convey your wish for kissing your date.

Wait Until the End

Waiting until the end of the date gives you time to decide if you think you would like to see this person again, as well as time to express your interest for your date to pick up on. Incase the date didn’t go well as assumed in the beginning; there was no point in a first date kiss. The anxiety of kissing on a first date can be reduced by testing the waters with a nice kiss on his or her cheek. You know you have the go-ahead if you sense a pleasant look in their eyes, and positive body movements in your direction. If not, it’s probably a good idea to back off.

If you would like more help in this area, the professionals at the Two of Us^® are here to lend a hand. With experts in the dating and relationship field, we’re here to create richer emotional confidence with improved overall dating techniques and skills. Start your new beginning with Two of Us^®, because two is always better than one.