Buzz
A kiss allows you to share an intimate moment and express your affectionate feelings with the one you love – and it's even more wonderful if the kiss has a sweet flavor! Whether you want your first kiss to be unforgettable or to bring an entirely new, exciting experience, simply follow the tips below to have the sweetest and most refreshing kiss.
Steps
Suck on mint candy
Instantly freshen your breath with mint candy. Mint candy helps keep your breath fresh and offers a variety of flavors that will make your kiss even sweeter. Similar to chewing gum, mint candy also stimulates saliva production.
- For example, you could try spicy peppermint, spearmint, or even cinnamon-flavored candies!
Suck on hard candy
Hard candy can fill your mouth with sweetness. After eating the candy, your taste buds and brain will remember the sweet flavor, and some of it will carry over to your kiss. Experiment with different flavors to find out which ones you and your "partner" like the most!
- Try lollipops or other hard candies with sweet flavors (fruit flavors, caramel, mint, etc...)
- Chocolate might get messy, but you can try it if both you and your partner enjoy it!
Chew sugar-free gum
Stick to proven methods to keep your breath fresh. Chewing gum comes in many flavors that can make your kiss sweeter. It also helps clean bacteria by promoting saliva production.
- Look for sugar-free gum to prevent cavities.
Apply flavored lip balm
Freshen your kiss with mint-flavored lip balm. When two people kiss, the menthol in the lip balm activates cold receptors, creating a tingling sensation that makes your kiss more exciting.
- Menthol can irritate the skin for some, so avoid it if you have sensitive lips.
- There are many other lip balm flavors to choose from!
Eat fruit before kissing
Take advantage of the natural sweetness of fruits. Eating fruit activates sweet receptors in your mouth, making your kiss sweeter since you're already prepared for the flavor. If you want your partner to experience the same sweetness, offer them some fruit as well.
- Great fruits for sweetening your kiss include strawberries, oranges, and watermelon.
- Crispy fruits like apples also have the added benefit of cleaning plaque off your teeth that may cause bad breath.
- You can even feed each other fruit for an extra romantic touch.
Savor a little cinnamon
Enjoy a bit of cinnamon for a more passionate kiss. Savoring a cinnamon stick not only leaves a pleasant taste in your mouth but also freshens your breath, as cinnamon contains essential oils that help kill bacteria.
Chew a bit of fresh herbs
Chewing herbs for a cool, refreshing taste. Herbs like mint and parsley not only make your kiss sweeter but also help mask unpleasant breath. Parsley contains chlorophyll, which neutralizes sulfur, while mint freshens your breath.
- You can also order a mint-flavored drink when you're out on a date!
Drink something sweet
Sweet drinks can transfer their sweetness to your kiss, much like sweet foods. If you're tired of mint candies or fruit-flavored candies, try switching things up with a sweet beverage.
- Enjoy fruit juices, soda, a cup of hot chocolate, or a milkshake.
- You could even combine the best of both worlds by making a fruit smoothie!
- Sweet alcoholic drinks like cocktails can work too, but remember that alcohol can dry out your mouth and lead to bad breath in the long run.
Drink green tea
Green tea can help freshen your breath. Studies show that compounds in green tea can create an environment that is unfavorable to bacteria. Green tea is also a natural and easily accessible option.
Use mouthwash
Mouthwash can provide a refreshing, long-lasting minty breath. If you want to enhance the freshness of your breath before kissing, choose your preferred mouthwash and be sure to follow the instructions on the label.
- Use alcohol-free mouthwash to avoid dry mouth.
Brush your teeth regularly
Practice proper oral hygiene. Brushing your teeth is a long-term way to maintain fresh breath – aim to brush at least twice a day with fluoride toothpaste.
- Don't forget to brush your tongue! This step helps eliminate odor.
- Using dental floss daily is also important to remove plaque and food particles that cause bad breath.
Advice
- Discover which sweet flavors your partner enjoys the most, and don't hesitate to experiment with new tastes! Fruits? Mint? There are countless options to explore!
- Before kissing, avoid foods with strong odors or flavors like fish, garlic, and chili.
- While sugary foods and drinks can make your kiss sweeter, be cautious as frequent sugar intake can lead to unpleasant breath over time – moderation is key.
