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It’s easy to underestimate the value of a kiss. When you’re Netflix and chilling with your crush, you might be too lost in your feels or excited to be really focusing on the way you’re making out. But kissing is like sex. It’s one of the most intimate ways to express yourself to a partner, and during a steamy make-out sesh, the kissing position is super important.
The face and neck are areas with tons of heightened sensitivity, so a good kiss and certain make-out positions can definitely stimulate and turn you and your partner on. Just think about it. Your bodies are pressed together, your hands wander, and your lips explore not just their lips, but their nose, cheek, neck, and ear. There’s this anticipation that the kissing could lead to something more, and if it doesn’t, it’s still so sensual and swoon-worthy.
But before you spice up your next make-out, you need to make sure you and your partner consents to all types of kisses. Consent means your partner actively agrees to be sexual with you, and both of you need to understand each other’s personal boundaries.
Whether you’re new to kissing or consider yourself a pro, there are tons of kissing positions that go beyond the standard French kiss. If you’re ready for a next-level make-out session, here’s a list of kissing positions for you to try on your next date.
1. The Chest-to-Chest Kiss
How to pull it off: It’s the kiss you’ve probably seen at the end of every movie and it’s pretty simple. Just stand and face each other with one partner’s hands on the other’s waist and the other partner’s hands around the other’s neck.
Why you’ll love it: This kiss opens the door up for some extra physical contact. Your hands will be free to roam the other’s body. Plus, with your chests touching, the intimacy level gets real af.
2. The Soft Hickey/Neck Kiss
How to pull it off: This kissing position gives all the tingly benefits of receiving a hickey, without the actual mark. To start this sensual kissing position, gently suck and nibble on your partner’s neck, traveling from below the ear to the collarbone. The movement will help prevent a hickey from forming, since you won’t be focusing on just one spot. If you want, you can even throw in a little tongue.
Why you’ll love it: The neck is loaded with nerve endings that make it an area very sensitive to touch. So, when the area’s touched with warm, wet lips, it’ll be super arousing to your partner, possibly building anticipation for something more.
3. The Sitting Side-by-Side Kiss
How to pull it off: The sitting-by-side kiss is perfect for those moments where you’re really feeling lovey-dovey. If you find yourself sitting next to each other on a couch or cafe bench, you can initiate this kiss by simply facing your partner, tilting your head, and leaning in.
Why you’ll love it: It’s a great way to show some innocent affection when you’re hanging out in public or casually sitting on the couch watching a movie on Netflix. It also opens up the door for some closer cuddling with your crush.
4. The Laying Side-by-Side Kiss
How to pull it off: This kiss is the perfect way to say good morning or good night. To get the best out of this make-out position, lay down facing your partner with your arms wrapped around them. Then, go ahead and start the lip locking.
Why you’ll love it: With both your bodies pressing into each other, this kiss might be an innocent start to something much more steamy. It’s also an easy way to get an intense cuddling session in.
5. The Tongue-Only Kiss
How to pull it off: This kiss can be initiated from any position. It’s pretty simple. Kiss your S.O., letting only your tongues touch. You can throw in some lip action later.
Why you’ll love it: With this kiss, you’re entering a next-level make-out sesh. It’s a fun way to get really intimate and learn more about each other’s likes and dislikes. Plus, it’s a sure way to spice up any basic lip-locking session.
6. The Spider-Man Kiss
How to pull it off: You know this kiss from the Spider-Man movie. It’s, in a word, ICONIC. If you’re feeling really adventurous, try this. The easiest way to do this is to lay on a bed or couch with your head upside down from your partner’s. Your partner can then lean over you and get to the kissing.
Why you’ll love it: You’ll be skipping out on a basic make-out session for something a lot more daring. Leaning into your partner during this kissing position also opens up the door for some extra body exploration.
7. The Partner-on-Top Kiss
How to pull it off: You’ll need a bed or couch for this one. To get into this kissing position, one partner will have to lie flat on their back, while the other climbs on top.
Why you’ll love it: In this position, one partner’s legs is literally straddling the other’s waist, easily waking up some arousal in both of you. The possibilities of where this kissing position can lead will also get you turned on very quickly.
8. The One-Lip Kiss
How to pull it off: In this make-out position, you’ll be solely focused on one of your partner’s lips. To get into it, take the other’s bottom lip with your mouth and gently suck and nibble on it. You can also lick their lip if you’re feeling fancy.
Why you’ll love it: Since this kiss is a slow and gentle one, you’ll def be turning up the romance levels. But it’s also erotic enough to tease your partner.
9. The “Anywhere But the Mouth” Kiss
How to pull it off: Sometimes you just want to smother your S.O. in kisses, and this smooch is perfect for that. As its name implies, you’ll be focusing on kissing your partner anywhere but the mouth. You can get there eventually obv, but start with nibbling and kissing places like the ear, the neck, the clavicle — anywhere your lips can find.
Why you’ll love it: The face and neck are places with heightened sensitivity, so you’ll be playfully teasing and turning on your partner with the anticipation of a full-blown kiss or something more. In other words, it’ll feel good af.
10. The Lingering Kiss
How to pull it off: The lingering kiss is one that lasts for at least 20 seconds. You’ll be strictly lip-locking, since there’s no tongue involved. But the kiss is still pretty sensual, so you’ll love it, anyways.
Why you’ll love it: It’s sooo romantic. The lingering kiss allows for you and your partner to express how into each other you are. While this kiss could possibly lead to something more, it still feels good no matter what.
11. The Kiss in the Rain
How to pull it off: See The Notebook, Spider-Man, A Cinderella Story — is it even a good rom-com if it doesn’t include a kiss in the rain? This kiss will depend on the natural elements, but if you want to feel like you’re the most romantic couple of all time, step out into the rain and get into some serious kissing. Or, take advantage of getting caught in the rain with this steamy lip-lock.
Why you’ll love it: Nothing gets sexier than this kiss. You’ll be pressing into your partner’s rain-soaked body and locking into their wet lips. The moment is also so romantic that it’ll seem like you’re starring in your own movie.
12. The Nose Kiss
How to pull it off: The cutesy kiss is the most innocent of all the kisses and it’s probably because it’s really not a “real” kiss. There’s no lip action in this one. To give someone this kiss, simply rub your nose against your partner’s. If you want to involve your lips, gently press them into your partner’s nose.
Why you’ll love it: It’s an easy way to show affection while cuddling. Those that aren’t into extreme PDA will also love this one because it’s still super sweet without too much action.
13. The “Need You Right Now” Kiss
How to pull it off: This kiss can quickly turn up the steaminess level. It’s passionate and fast and is the type of kiss you don’t really plan out. It just involves both partners grabbing each other and falling into an intense make-out session, knocking down or falling into whatever’s in sight.
Why you’ll love it: This kiss will show your S.O. how much you can’t resist them. Your lips will be kissing and your hands will be wandering, setting it up for both of you to get extremely turned on. This kiss is usually the foreplay to something more.
14. The Lap Kiss
How to pull it off: Depending on how you sit on your partner’s lap, this kiss can function as something innocent or an extreme turn-on. To get into this kiss, sit on your partner’s lap, either straddling them or with your legs dangling to one side of your partner’s body. Then, either go for a peck or a full-on, passionate kiss.
Why you’ll love it: By sitting on your partner’s lap, you’re pressing your body into theirs, stimulating all the right areas. Plus, this kissing position makes it easy to go for other turn-ons, like ear whispers, neck kisses, and hair-playing.
15. The Against the Wall Kiss
How to pull it off: To get into this kissing position, your partner can either stand or you can pick them up, so that their legs are wrapped around you. Then, go ahead and kiss them. But make sure your partner completely consents to this. To reap all the hot benefits of this kiss, you really have to be in tune with your partner.
Why you’ll love it: Not only does it look super hot when you see couples go for it in a movie, but it feels that way, too. You’ll literally be out out breath from how turned on this kiss will make you.
16. The Lift and Kiss
How to pull it off: This is another one of those kisses you’ve probably seen a ton of times in movies. It’s perfect for when you’re really excited to see your S.O. after a long (or even short) time apart. To get into this kissing position, one partner simply lifts the other one and goes in for the kiss.
Why you’ll love it: It’s an easy way to get from one point to the other (say the living room to the bedroom) without taking your hands off your partner. The idea that you’re literally sweeping someone off their feet is pretty romantic, too. But be careful with this one — trying to pick someone up is an easy way for either of you to get hurt.
17. The From-Behind Kiss
How to pull it off: The from-behind kiss is literally what it implies. It’s when you take your partner in your arms and kiss them from behind, as they turn their head to kiss you back. This position also makes for a really cute couple photo.
Why you’ll love it: From this kissing position, it’s really easy to access and kiss other parts of the body like the ear, neck and clavicle. Plus, pressing into your partner’s body from behind is a definite turn-on.
Jasmine Gomez is the Commerce Editor at Women’s Health, where she cover the best product recommendations across beauty, health, lifestyle, fitness, and more. When she's not shopping for a living, she enjoys karaoke and dining out more than she cares to admit. Follow her @JazzeGomez.
