Is PDA OK in public?

Appropriate PDA, however, is nice. It's nice to do, and it's perfectly fine to be around. (It's not like we looove watching people smooch, but if you witness a couple kiss while waiting at a crosswalk, you're not going to immediately Oedipus your eyes.)

gq.com - The Gentleman's Guide to Acceptable PDA - GQ

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In case you somehow missed it, this week we were all subjected to photos of Pete Davidson engaging in some intense tonsil hockey with actress Kate Beckinsale—at an actual hockey game, no less. As a hockey fan, I was personally thrilled to find out that people were still attending Rangers games, let alone hot people like Queer Eye's Antoni and Kate herself. The graphic photos became instant meme fodder, and inspired a range of reactions from disgust to mild approval to downright encouragement. While we have a lot more important things to argue about, society’s collective discordance brings us back to the age-old fight surrounding PDA: Is it okay? If so, how much? Allow me to explain how to keep your PDA non-controversial. Look, PDA is just like clicking a pen: great when you’re the one doing it, and potentially terrible for everyone around you. The science behind it basically says that we perform PDA in order to show off, which make sense, considering most of us aren’t tonguing in front of MeeMaw or going in for a butt squeeze in full view of upper management. PDA is inherently about the transgression, no matter how large or small, of doing something private in public. This makes it very thrilling for the parties involved, and very eye-roll-inducing for the rest of us who are just waiting in line for the bathroom at Kirk’s 34th birthday party. The reason we’re uptight about PDA most likely has its origins in organized religion, misogyny, and the weird etiquette of the Regency period. Regardless of the roots, and how far we’ve been comin’ out of our prudish cage and doin’ just fine as a country (remember when J-Lo’s Grammy dress was shocking?), we’re all still a bit divided about public smooching. This 1984 New York Times article about PDA largely sounds like it could have been written today. As the article (somewhat uncomfortably) alludes to, part of what makes PDA polarizing has to do with cultural and social norms. Certainly, PDA is safer for some groups of people than others. To bring it back to hockey, it wasn’t until January 9, 2016, that a gay couple made it onto a kiss cam at a major sporting event (I was at this Kings game! I’m a real fan!).

There are tiers to PDA, to be sure. Part of what made the Pete Davidson/Kate Beckinsale photos so salacious was their generous use of tongue, which, in my not-at-all humble opinion, pushed this particular instance of PDA into controversial territory. So what makes certain displays palatable while other stuff makes us squirm?

Two things: whom you’re with, and how far you take it.

As anyone with two iotas of common sense would infer, you definitely want to avoid most, if not all, forms of PDA in front of your elderly relatives or your superiors at work. That should be obvious. The real guideline here is: If you’re hanging out with other people, even your close friends, keep your PDA relatively PG.

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How a girl should kiss a boy?

First, keep your lips soft and slightly opened, in a gently inviting and receptive way. Don't press them together tightly, but also avoid opening them too wide. Drooling and too much saliva is almost always a turn-off for men and women. On the other hand, some women and men like steamy, sloppy, wet kissing.

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Kissing Communication

Probably one of the best tips for kissing out there is communication. Everyone kisses differently, and everyone likes different things. So don’t forget to communicate with your man regarding all things kissing-related. This may be somewhat awkward, especially in the beginning of your relationship. But just like sex, if you don’t talk about it, you’ll never know what he likes, what he doesn’t like, what you are doing right, what you are doing wrong, and how you can improve your kissing technique. And don’t be afraid to tell him what you like and dislike about the art of kissing. No one is the perfect kisser, and he should be receptive to your feedback and suggestions. If he’s not, then maybe it is time to move on and find someone else to kiss! Remember that while these are certainly helpful and useful kissing tips, they are not kissing rules—just guidelines. There really is no such thing as one perfect kiss that every couple must conquer. Each woman, man, and couple will define their perfect kiss differently and that can change and also come in many forms. Never feel like you have to do something you don’t want to, whether it makes you uncomfortable or you just don’t enjoy it. Most importantly, have fun! While there is some effort involved in perfecting your kissing skills, it should mostly be an enjoyable activity for both of you. See this related article: Top Tips for Kissable Lips.

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