Why a little smooch goes a long way

According to a recent study, the British don't kiss enough. Kissing can be a great way to boost intimacy and sex drive

A recent survey found that one in five British married couples do not kiss for an entire week. And when they do, it is usually a quick smooch lasting no more than five seconds.



According to experts, smooching before, during and after sex can be extremely arousing. The reason? There are tones of nerve endings in your lips that get you started. Three tips that will have your partner reach out for more than just a quick cuddle between the sheets.

Draw her closer
According to William Cane, kissing coach (yes, someone has that job), and author of The Art of Kissing, drawing your partner's hips closer to your body while kissing can spike desire. He refers to the technique as 'closing the
A-frame'.

Use chapstick
According to studies done on the subject, stuff that can ruin a good kiss are: using too much tongues, sloppy, wet kisses and loose hands (at least in the initial stages of a relationship). You know what else? Chapped lips. That's right. Time to use some lip balm, boys.

Cup her face
Women love to be held. You know what else? They love to be touched. And especially while they're being kissed. While groping and pawing her can make her feel a little cheap, being sensitive to her needs and touching her 'sensitively' can win you brownie points.

Suggestions include: cupping her face with both hands or holding her chin with one hand or caressing her back slowly.

While on the subject, here's a list of some don'ts as well:
> Don't bite her lips or tongue (unless she asks you to)
> Don't massage her tongue (that's just yuck)
> Don't suck her tongue (that's just rude!)