What Is Making Out?

Making out involves longer, more passionate kissing with tongue and enthusiasm, not just a quick peck.

“A kiss is something you do; making out is an experience you settle into”

Start Slow and Build Anticipation

Begin with soft, lingering kisses to create natural anticipation without rushing into deeper contact.

“Begin more slowly than your excitement may prefer. Let anticipation participate”

Know What to Do With Your Tongue

Gently part lips and lightly brush tongue; alternate between lip-to-lip and tongue action without keeping tongue in mouth.

“The best rhythm is usually a combination of lips and tongue, rather than continuous tongue from beginning to end”

Put Your Hands to Good Use

Run fingers through hair, cup face, or wrap arms around waist to show care without overwhelming the moment.

“Your hands can go to their face, neck, waist, back, or into their hair, wherever feels natural and welcome”

Switch Up Your Pace and Pressure

Alternate between soft, slow kisses and deeper, passionate ones to keep the session dynamic and engaging.

“Think in waves, not a staircase. A make-out session doesn’t have to travel in one straight line from mild to aggressive”

Pay Attention to Partner's Reactions

Notice if partner pulls closer, matches pace, or leans in for more; check in if they pull away or don't reciprocate.

“You are not performing a kiss at someone. You are creating it together”

Don't Forget to Breathe

Take breaks to catch breath, smile, laugh, or simply enjoy close contact without pressure.

“Unless your goal is to pass out mid-makeout, remember to come up for air every once in a while”

Make It Your Own

Experiment with what feels good for both, avoiding universal techniques to find unique chemistry.

“There's no prescribed 'make-out formula.' Especially with a new partner, part of the adventure is discovering what kind of kisser they are”

Common Makeout Mistakes

Avoid going too hard too fast, excessive tongue, same pace, or forgetting to check partner's comfort.

“Common mistakes include going too hard too fast, using excessive tongue or saliva, keeping same pace, and forgetting to pay attention to partner”

Does Making Out Lead to Sex?

Making out can be a full event without sex, focusing on mutual enjoyment rather than expectations.

“Making out can be foreplay, but it can also be the entire event without leading to sex”

Why Make Out Matters

Reclaim spontaneous makeout sessions to enjoy the moment without pressure for sex.

“Couples often stop making out unless it’s being used as a signal that intercourse is about to happen”

The Takeaway

Focus on mutual enjoyment and natural pacing to make out without rushing to sex.

What Happens Next

Reclaim spontaneous makeout sessions to enjoy the moment without pressure for sex.

“Bring back those spontaneous makeout sessions before work, before bed, or whenever the mood strikes”