International Kissing Day: 20 Best Kissing Styles to Try and What They Mean

Cheek Kiss

A kiss on the cheek can be both a platonic gesture or a sign of affection especially if given by your crush or partner. On a first date, it can mean that you are romantically interested and want to get to know your partner better.

Forehead Kiss

A kiss on the forehead or top of the head says that the kisser cares about you.

Hand Kiss

A chivalrous kiss, this means that someone is trying to woo you!

Nose Kiss

An intimate kiss, this could mean that the kisser wants to take things up a notch!

Ear Kiss

Umm... the ears are an often underrated erogenous zone that *needs* to be explored with your lips. Make sure not to breathe too heavily while kissing your partner's ears!

Wrist Kiss

Remember how Gomez Addams kissed the length of Morticia's arm starting from her wrist? Well, he sure was on to something! A kiss on the wrist and going upwards is a romantic gesture that is sure to make your partner feel special. 

Finger kiss

A subtle hint to take things up to the bedroom, light kisses on your partner's fingers are sure to heat things up!

Neck Kiss

An erogenous spot, the neck and back of the neck can be a good place to plant a kiss and leave your partner wanting more. If your lover is ticklish, it is a sure-shot way to make them burst into a spontaneous giggle. 

French Kiss

A popular kissing style to get some tongue action, a French kiss comes naturally when you desire someone. Just explore your partner's lips and mouth gently with your tongue, and follow their lead. 

Single Lip Kiss

This style is a great way to take a break between your French kissing to keep things breezy. Nibble or caress gently on the lower or upper lip of your partner to leave them wanting more.

Eskimo Kiss 

The perfect, affectionate kiss for times when you don't want to smudge your lipstick! Just gently rub your nose to your partner's.   

Hickey Kiss

Want to leave something for your lover to remember you by? Then, just plant a hickey on their neck or chest or even shoulders. Gently nibble and suck the spot to leave a deep red mark of your love!

Spiderman Kiss

Not many of us can hang upside down from a building to kiss our lover like Spiderman and Mary Jane Watson. However, you can surely recreate this kiss to spice things up in your relationship. Make your lover lie on the edge of the bed and try out your upside-down kiss.

Traffic Light Kiss

A fun kissing style for the adventurous couple. While on the road you can use the different traffic lights to kiss your lover at a random spot! For instance, when it's a green light, kiss on the cheek, at every red light, go for a French kiss, and a peck on the wrist for every yellow light.

Candy Kiss

Coat your lips with candy sprinkles or chocolate syrup just before planting a kiss on the lips of your partner. A sweet surprise that they are sure to like!

Stomach Kiss

A sensual kiss that can also double up as foreplay, kiss them on the stomach to make things steamier!

Ghost Kiss

Reach up to kiss them but just brush your lips against their's for an almost kiss. Tease your lover with a ghost kiss that is sure to leave them wanting more!

Angel Kiss

An angel kiss is when someone plants gentle kisses on your closed eyes. A sweet sign of intense affection, this kiss means that someone cares about you very much.  

Lingering Kiss

This is a series of small kisses planted on your lips usually after French kissing. An intimate and affectionate sign, these kisses are a sign that someone cannot get enough of you!

Trace-your-face Kiss

A cute way to show your affection and quite a romantic gesture, this kissing style is all about planting kisses outlining your partner's face and ending with a deep kiss on the lips!