Body language expert Judi James reveals the best way to pucker up for a sensational smacker

HUMANS often lean to the right when they kiss, according to a new study.

So here, LYNSEY CLARKE asks body language expert Judi James to reveal the best way to lock lips.

First kiss

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The man should look from the woman’s eyes down to her mouth as they are speaking and then back to her eyes as a signal. Next, kiss with heads straight on, lips closed and slightly puckered and chins raised.

After pulling apart slightly and smiling, tilt heads to right sides, open lips slightly and close eyes.

Push torsos together. The man’s hands go on the woman’s shoulders while her hands are around his waist.

The mouths press against each other and the lip pressure is increased. Kiss for several seconds, but a first kiss is not about tongue action.

DO:

• Signal you are intending to kiss the other person using your eyes first.
• Be sure to touch enough to keep balance and steer bodies.

DON'T:

• Grope as you kiss or go straight into wide-open mouths with tongues.
• Be too timid – this is your chance to make a lasting impression.

Passionate kiss

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This kiss should start strong and get stronger until it leads to the bedroom. Torsos should be pressed together with her chin raised and neck bared.

Wrap arms around each other, and after one peck to check logistics, tilt heads to the right and kiss with mouths open. Keep lips soft and flexible to avoid clashing teeth and pump up the passion with tongues.

Intensify the touch rituals and explore each other’s bodies with your hands. The woman could unfasten the man’s shirt buttons or slip her hand underneath his top for skin-to-skin contact.

DO:

• Use open mouths and tongues to increase intensity.
• Use a trail of kisses to explore the rest of the body.

DON'T:

• Make loud noises as slurping can spoil the mood.
• Stay in kissing mode for too long before moving forward – it can get dull.

Friendly kiss

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The lead or host should approach the friend or colleague with both hands at shoulder height and palms open so he can lightly touch the other person on both shoulders and steer her or him gently.

Brits are increasingly favouring the two-kiss ritual – first moving towards each other’s right cheeks and squeezing shoulders if it is a good friend before brushing cheeks. Avoid planting a damp smacker on them.

Smoothly move from the right to left cheek. Then the host gently steers the other back to the start.

DO:

• Use announcement gestures to show the other person what is coming.
• Touch each other very lightly so as not to invade personal space.

DON'T:

• Dither when moving from one side to the other as you will look silly.
• Plant a smacker on the side of the face – or worse, the lips.

Public kiss

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Stand face on, loosely holding hands but not touching torsos. Use eye contact and smiles as you chat to each other, with your heads getting gradually closer.

Hold your bodies slightly apart but lean heads in gently with your lips puckered. This is the “guppy kiss” favoured by many celebrities, such as David Beckham who is known for affectionately kissing his wife Victoria’s nose.

Plant kiss evenly on lips with heads straight, eyes closed and a soft smile. This is the cutest of kisses.

DO:

• Pick an appropriate time and place for a spontaneous moment of passion.
• Chat, as the smacker should be part of the conversation, not instead of.

DON'T:

• Get too carried away and turn the kiss into something more sexual.
• Be disrespectful of other people’s personal space in public places.