By Laura Snyder

Perfect kisses come in all sizes and flavors, from sweet good-morning pecks to take-me-now tongue twining. Pack your breath mints and grab a partner as we discuss how you can kick your kisses into perfect shape.

Kick Up the Passion

You can't argue that passion is a key element in sharing a kick-ass kiss. So really get into it! Run your fingers through his or her hair, cup his or her face in your hands, or put your hands on his or her hips or waist and cuddle up closer. If things are going particularly well and you've got a little privacy, go ahead and get a little pornographic in your pawing.

Kick Up the Timing

Time and conversation stops, your eyes lock, and the rest of the world melts away. But don't rush it. A kick-ass kiss is all in the development: making the right approach and then moving in dream-sequence slow motion. Make your every move slow and deliberate...at first. Subtly mirror your kissing partner's style and tempo. As things heat up, you can practice less restraint and more raunchiness.

Kick Up the Fun

When we became adults, suddenly "necking" became "foreplay". This means that as soon as we get really caught up in the kissing, we've clicked on the cruise control and steered the smooching to the final destination: sex. Instead of making your make-out session so goal-oriented, can't you just enjoy it for the fun it is? It's not like we won't be getting down soon enough anyway.

Kick Up the Pleasure

Shift your pace and pressure. Linger. Let up long enough to share some sexy eye contact. Nibble. Lick. Keep your mouth open. Listen for signals from your kissee. Breathe. Move beyond your mouths, ears and necks. Find the spot that makes your partner melt (trust us, they've got one). Vary your technique. Sigh appreciatively. And enjoy yourself.