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Kissing is a great way to share intimacy with your partner and express your affection—and what’s even better than a normal kiss is a sweet one! Whether you want to make sure your first kiss is unforgettable, or make kissing funner than ever before, just follow these tips to get the sweetest and freshest tasting kisses.
Suck on some mints.
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Sweeten your breath quickly with mints. Mints improve your breath, but they also come in many flavors that can make your kiss sweeter. Like gum, mints also aid in stimulating saliva flow.[1]
- For instance, you could go with peppermint, spearmint, or even cinnamon!
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Have some hard candy.
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Candy can add a punch of sweetness to your mouth. After you eat candy, your taste buds and brain will register its sweetness, and some of it may carry over to your kiss. Experiment with different and fun flavors to find out what tastes best to you and your partner![2]
- Try lollipops or flavored hard candies (fruity, butterscotch, mint, etc.)
- Chocolate might be messier, but you can give it a shot if you and your partner both like it!
Chew sugar-free gum.
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Stick with the tried-and-true way to freshen your breath. Gum comes in lots of flavors that can help make your kiss sweeter. It also helps clean out bacteria by increasing saliva flow.[3]
- Look for sugar-free gum to prevent tooth decay.
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Put on flavored lip balm.
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Make your kiss fresher by choosing a mint lip balm. While you’re kissing, the menthol in the lip balm will trigger cold receptors, causing a tingly sensation that can spice up your kiss.[4]
- Menthol can irritate some people’s skin, so hold off on using it if your lips tend to be sensitive.
- There are other flavors out there, too!
Eat fruit beforehand.
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Take advantage of fruit’s natural sweetness. Eating fruit activates the sweetness receptors in your mouth, making the kiss sweeter because you’ve primed your sense of taste. If you want your partner to experience the same sweetness, have them eat some fruit too.[5]
- Great fruits to try include strawberries, oranges, and melons.
- Crunchy fruits like apples have the additional benefit of scraping out plaque build-up, which can cause bad breath.[6]
- If you want to get more romantic, you can even feed the fruit to your partner.
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Munch on cinnamon.
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Spice things up with cinnamon. Chewing on a cinnamon stick will not only leave a nice taste, but also freshen your breath because it may contain essential oils that help kill bacteria in your mouth.[7]
Nibble on fresh herbs.
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Chew on herbs for a minty taste. Herbs like mint and parsley can help make your kiss sweeter while also covering up any bad breath: parsley contains chlorophyll that helps counter sulfur, while mint helps freshen breath.[8]
- You could even order drinks with mint leaves if you’re out on a date!
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Sip a sweet beverage.
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Sweet beverages can transfer their taste to your kiss like a sweet food.[9] If you’re bored of sucking mints or eating candy or fruit, mix things up with a sweet drink of your choice.
- Have some juice or soda, or perhaps a hot chocolate or milkshake.
- You could even get the best of both worlds by blending up a fruit smoothie!
- Sweet alcoholic drinks like co*cktails could also work, but be aware that alcohol can cause a dry mouth and worse breath in the long-term.[10]
Drink green tea.
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Green tea can help freshen your breath. Research suggests that compounds in green tea may be able to remove and inhibit bacterial growth. Green tea is also a natural and easily accessible option.[11]
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Rinse with mouthwash.
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Mouthwash can make your breath extra fresh. If you want an additional freshness boost before you kiss, use your mouthwash of choice, making sure to follow the instructions on the bottle.[12]
- Use an alcohol-free mouthwash so you don’t dry out your mouth.
Brush your teeth regularly.
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Practicing good dental hygiene improves your mouth’s condition. Brushing your teeth will lead to better, fresher breath in the long-term—so brush at least twice a day with fluoride toothpaste.[13]
- Don’t forget to brush your tongue! This will help remove odors.
- You should also floss daily to remove plaque and food bits, which cause bad breath.
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While sugary foods and drinks can help your kiss taste sweet, be aware that regularly eating excessive sugar can actually lead to increased bad breath in the long-term—so consider moderating your consumption.[14]
Find out what kind of sweet taste your partner likes best, and don’t be afraid to experiment with flavors! Fruity? Minty? There are so many possibilities!
Before kissing, avoid foods with strong odors or flavors like fish, garlic, and peppers.
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This article was co-authored by Eddy Baller and by wikiHow staff writer, Emily Liu. Eddy Baller is a Dating Coach and the Owner of a dating consulting and coaching service, Conquer and Win, based in Vancouver, Canada. Coaching since 2011, Eddy specializes in confidence building, advanced social skills, and relationships. Conquer and Win helps men worldwide have the love lives they deserve. His work has been featured in The Art of Manliness, LifeHack, and POF among others. This article has been viewed 68,742 times.
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Minty mouthwashes smell clean, but you can do even better by drinking half a cup of orange juice before you kiss. The citrus also has a clean and fresh feel, but it's more exciting. The sweet and tangy taste will make your kisses as sweet as sugar, and can make your partner's mouth water in anticipation of your kiss.
How to make your kiss taste sweet? ›
Minty mouthwashes smell clean, but you can do even better by drinking half a cup of orange juice before you kiss. The citrus also has a clean and fresh feel, but it's more exciting. The sweet and tangy taste will make your kisses as sweet as sugar, and can make your partner's mouth water in anticipation of your kiss.
How to smell good when kissing? ›
Here's a few tips to freshen up your kiss:
- clean your teeth at least twice a day to tackle bacteria.
- floss between your teeth,
- use an interdental brush.
- clean your tongue.
- drink lots of water.
- try an anti-bacterial mouth wash.
Paraffin wax lip balms are particularly effective. If you are struggling with dry, chapped lips, choose a lip balm without potentially irritating ingredients like menthol or salicylic acid.
How to spice up kissing? ›
If you want spicier kissing tips, here are some other suggestions:
- Make some noise (read: soft moans). “It can trigger sexual desire and be arousing to a partner,” says Chavez.
- Get handsy. ...
- Suck on your partner's tongue and lips. ...
- Nibble or bite. ...
- Move your kisses down lower.
- Build up to the kiss. ...
- 2. Make sure the kiss has your, and the other party's, consent. ...
- Start things slow. ...
- Keep your mouth soft and relaxed. ...
- Switch your area of focus and/or your speed. ...
- Speaking of area of focus — move things away from their lips. ...
- Go easy on the tongue. ...
- Don't overthink it.
Most guys enjoy kissing on the mouth. Once you're comfortable with light kisses on the lips, try moving on to deeper and more intimate kisses, like the French kiss. If you're both bored with kissing on the lips, try kissing him in other places, like on his forehead, cheek, or shoulder.
Which lip should a man kiss? ›
Sometimes people will naturally gravitate to your top or bottom lip, so just let them for the sake of smoothness. It really doesn't matter. What do guys' lips feel like when you kiss them? Lips feel like lips.
How do you not taste bad when kissing? ›
Kissing 101: 10+ Ways to Make Your Kiss Taste Fresh and Sweet
- Suck on some mints.
- Have some hard candy.
- Chew sugar-free gum.
- Put on flavored lip balm.
- Eat fruit beforehand.
- Munch on cinnamon.
- Nibble on fresh herbs.
- Sip a sweet beverage.
Easy Tips for a More Kissable Mouth
- Brush up on Your Oral Hygiene. It should go without saying that all hygiene is super important, and no one wants to kiss someone who doesn't take care of their mouth. ...
- Say Goodbye to Bad Breath. ...
- Choose Chocolate. ...
- Drink Water. ...
- Brighten Your Smile.
02/6Always keep your lips moisturised
So make sure you prep your lips well before kissing your cutie. And you don't have to do anything complicated - just apply a lip balm! If you don't have one handy, sip on some water and quickly moisten your lips before you lean in for a kiss.
How to do a perfect kiss? ›
If you and your partner both feel comfortable doing more, go for it!
- Pay attention to body language. ...
- Gradually increase the intensity. ...
- Make eye contact between, or even during, kisses. ...
- Take a break from their lips. ...
- If you're going to bite, be gentle.
Keeping hydrated and drinking lots of water will not only help you with your digestion and breath it will also help to keep your lips kissably soft. If your lips are still dry ramp up their kissability by exfoliating and moisturising regularly.
What makes kiss sweet? ›
Eat fruit beforehand. Take advantage of fruit's natural sweetness. Eating fruit activates the sweetness receptors in your mouth, making the kiss sweeter because you've primed your sense of taste. If you want your partner to experience the same sweetness, have them eat some fruit too.
Does a kiss taste sweet? ›
It depends on who you kiss, everyone tastes different. But in my experience, it's usually a little sweet and a little salty. But always good.
How to make saliva taste good? ›
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- Gargle with water.
- Using toothpaste, brush your teeth, tongue, roof of your mouth, and gums at least two times a day.
- Rinse your mouth with mouthwash.
- Drink liquids, chew sugar-free gum or mints, or suck on sour candies.
- Use plastic utensils if you have a bitter or metallic taste when eating.
It actually tastes salty and depends upon the smell of the person. More likely you don't worry about such things when your are intimate . Tender lips and softy skin will ultimately lead to the next course of action.
