A feeling of relaxation and well-being follows." So apart from feeling good physically, making out (especially with a new partner) can make you feel good mentally, too. And besides, it can be exciting to move into uncharted territory — aka new levels of intimacy — with someone new.
It varies person to person, everyone feels it a little differently, but if you enjoyed it, that's about it! There is no "normal" feeling for a kiss really, just people trying to explain what they individually felt from things. Keep in mind, also, that the average age for women to feel sexual attraction is 17.
Your first kiss might feel like a high-pressure situation — a moment you'll think a lot about before it happens. But that doesn't mean it should be something you need to worry about. The most important thing is to make sure that both you and the person you're kissing are happy and comfortable.
You get all giddy. When you kiss someone, your body releases happy hormones. A rush of dopamine, oxytocin, and serotonin hits your system the moment your lips lock. With this positive cocktail and a heart-fluttering kiss, you'll feel like you're on cloud nine!
If it feels like he's just gone out for a run, then your kiss puts his body into overdrive. You'll probably also notice that he's blushing or breathing a little more heavily. A passionate makeout session releases adrenaline–not only does it kick up his heart rate, but it also boosts his energy.
You've probably never timed it, but maybe you've wished it lasted longer. In John Gottman's relationship research, he was able to find that six seconds is the length of a kiss that can actually create a connection with your partner. In fact, he recommends you have at least one six-second kiss per day.
People can make out anywhere from a few seconds to an hour or more. Making out can also lead to unprotected sex whereas brief kissing may be safer and doesn't tend to lead to sex.
So, 10 seconds is how short the ideal kiss is, according to the survey.
Caress, squeeze, or grip your partner's face, lower back, upper back, chest, or neck with varying levels of pressure to stimulate these erogenous zones. Run your fingers through their hair or lightly tug to stimulate their scalp.
This is pretty normal. Kissing can be boring without other types of stimulation. And yet for others, it will be electrifying. This is just part of your sexuality, and you must accept that.
Keep your mouth soft and relaxed.
— and also, well, again literally. Both a cranked-open jaw and a closed-mouth, hard pucker aren't the most pleasant to smooch. Keep your lips just-apart enough, allowing the kisses to be soft and deep, and keep your mouth relaxed.
The herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV1), which causes cold sores, can be transmitted during a kiss. The same goes for syphilis. Then there is mononucleosis and glandular fever (the so-called "kissing diseases"), as well as the common cold, the flu and myriad other diseases that can also be transferred during a good smooch.
Ease back out of the kiss, keeping yourself close to your partner's face. After the kiss, pull your head back slowly to give each of you some space. If you wrapped a hand around each other, you can lightly ease off, or hold each other close for a more intimate moment. Look your partner in the eyes and smile.
Longest Kiss
And it wouldn't be Valentine's Day without a big ol' smooch. The longest kiss lasted 58 hours, 35 minutes and 58 seconds, achieved by Ekkachai Tiranarat and Laksana Tiranarat (both Thailand) at an event organized by Ripley's Believe It or Not! Pattaya, in Pattaya, Thailand, on February 12-14, 2013.
Though the average age for young people to experience a first kiss is fifteen, there is absolutely no reason to rush into it because “everyone else is doing it” or you want to feel “normal.” After all, what good is a kiss if it comes with a side of regret?
Psychologists Recommend Daily Passionate Kisses for a Healthier Relationship. Phycologists say that to maintain a healthy relationship, you should kiss your partner at least once a day, though ideally three times or more.
Some guys may feel emotionally attached after kissing because it creates a sense of intimacy and connection. Others may not feel emotionally attached because they view kissing as a casual activity.
They really like kissing you.
If you and your partner are making out and they suddenly reach their hands up to cup your face, they're probably having a good time. You can take it as a compliment and return the favor. They also might stroke your cheek or grab the back of your head. These are all good signs!
Now, it's not uncommon for guys to become squeamish about kissing after their lady friend has swallowed. Even though the semen is a part of the guy's body—that logic alone doesn't cut it: so are boogers and poops. Generally guys don't kiss those things.
You experience an adrenaline rush: When you kiss someone for the first time, your body will release a burst of adrenaline (the fight-or-flight chemical) which increases your heart rate, boosts your energy levels and gets the blood flowing.
Anyone who's ever had the pleasure of being kissed on the neck knows that it feels almost surprisingly wonderful. But why? "For one, there's a lot of nerve endings on the neck, so it's super pleasurable,” says Morse. Plus, it's a super sexy extension of a make out.