Let’s face it, sex without kissing can feel a little odd. Whether it’s a fiery snog behind closed doors or a tender neck kiss that sends shivers down your spine, kissing is far more than a warm-up act. It’s the main event, the tease, the build-up, the bang.
With International Kissing Day (also known as World Kissing Day) now a permanent fixture in our calendars (you can find out when International Kissing Day is below), there’s never been a better time to hone your technique and explore the art of kissing, and find out why kissing can turn you on in more ways than one.
When is International Kissing Day & Why You Should Care
First things first: when is International Kissing Day? It’s on 6th July each year. Originally launched in the UK as National Kissing Day, it was such a saucy hit that it spread globally and became what we now know as World Kiss Day or World Kissing Day. It’s a celebration of the most intimate, electric, and underappreciated act in the entire sexual playbook.
But why wait for a designated kissing day to pucker up and go for gold? Whether you’re nibbling lips during foreplay or dragging a hot tongue along someone’s jawline, there’s nothing quite like a kiss that makes your stomach drop and your knickers follow.
The Art of Kissing: Why It’s Your Ultimate Turn-On Tool
The art of kissing isn’t just about puckering up and hoping for the best. It’s a conversation without words. Your lips are speaking desire, your tongue’s teasing tension, and your breath is drawing your partner closer.
It’s also scientifically spot-on: kissing stimulates dopamine, oxytocin, and serotonin, so you can say hello to a natural high. And if you’ve ever been turned on by kissing, you’re far from alone. In fact, experts say up to 90% of people experience some form of arousal just from a steamy makeout session.
Wondering does kissing turn you on? Try kissing slowly while maintaining deep eye contact. Now ask again.
Are Neck Kisses a Turn On?
Let’s talk about the neck. That deliciously sensitive, pulse-point-laden stretch of skin is absolutely begging for your lips. And if you’ve ever asked, are neck kisses a turn on? The answer is a resounding yes.
Kissing the neck, gently at first, then with a slow build of tongue, breath and even a cheeky nibble, can be one of the fastest ways to go from flirty to filthy. Add in a soft whisper or a warm moan, and they’ll be turned on by kissing before your hands have even wandered south.
Tease Like a Pro: Tips to Drive Them Wild
Here’s where things get deliciously naughty. Teasing kisses are about control and surrender. You start slow. A brush of lips. A cheeky pause. Maybe you kiss everywhere but the mouth. Or you leave your partner gasping with anticipation after a few hot seconds on their earlobe or inner thigh.
Some pro tips for kissing:
- Use a flavoured balm (cherry, champagne, or mint) for an added sensory kick. The scent alone can act as foreplay.
- Trace their lips with your tongue just before pulling away.
- Combine soft kisses with a warm breath on the skin, especially around the ears, neck, and chest.
Want to elevate it? Bring in a sex toy like a vibrator and place it on the inner thigh while kissing the neck. Pure pleasure. How about a butt plug paired with deep kissing? Game over. There are so many options to explore.
Kissing and Toys: A Match Made in Heaven
Kissing doesn’t need to be the opener. It can be the main act, especially when paired with toys from Mega Pleasure. Think about it:
- Kissing while using a dildo? You’re giving and receiving.
- Tongue play while gently tugging a butt plug out? Welcome to advanced pleasure.
- Flavoured balm plus a clitoral vibrator during oral? Award-winning, if you ask us.
Even if you're not in the mood for penetration, a deep makeout session paired with a toy can be orgasmic all on its own.
Build Confidence with Every Kiss
Kissing can feel awkward if you overthink it. But confidence is sexy. It’s not about mastering some magical technique, it’s about presence. Feel them. React to their breath, their body language, and their subtle cues. The more attuned you are, the more powerful your kiss.
Want a surefire way to build that kissing confidence? Practice. Play. Explore. Make every day your personal National Kissing Day, and your partner won’t know what hit them.
Celebrate Kissing Day Every Day
Sure, International Kissing Day, World Kiss Day, and National Kissing Day are cute excuses to snog someone senseless. But really, why wait for a calendar?
Make your own kissing day challenge. Each day this week, try a new kiss:
- Lip nibble and moan
- Neck and collarbone trail
- Blindfold kiss tease
- Flavoured balm surprise
- Morning snog (no brushing allowed)
- Post-toy kiss frenzy
- Silent, slow, soul-snatching kiss
Pucker Up and Get Turned On
So, does kissing turn you on? Hell yes, it does. When done with confidence, curiosity, and just a splash of cheek, kissing becomes more than just a prelude. It’s the spark that ignites the fire. And whether it’s International Kissing Day or just a boring Tuesday, your lips are the ultimate tool of seduction.
Go ahead. Pucker up. Tease. Explore. Lick. Bite. Suck. Kiss like it’s the last thing you’ll ever do.
And while you’re at it, grab a toy from our extensive collection of women’s sex toys and sex toys for men, because you deserve all the pleasure possible.
Keen for more ways to get steamy in the bedroom? Read about breaking the ice: how to start talking about sex with a new partner, and body confidence and bedroom joy: feeling sexy in your skin this summer now!
