Etiquette: The Kiss

[devonhunter]

Perhaps I have had a brush (excuse the pun) with bad luck this week; however, I would offer the observation that if someone says something along the lines of, "I am going to use some rinse/mint/gum. Would you like some?" that the appropriate response is "Oh, yes. Thank you for sharing." It is far more gracious than "No, thanks. I don't think I need it," which simply adds more frustration to a situation that already demands awkward tact in the first place.

 

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[Alan]

Agree. I know it's a subtle and less judgmental approach than simply saying "you have bad breath and need a refresher", but it's not that subtle and it certainly is more thoughtful and caring. Don't know why some can't get that point in the communication.

[josephga]

I agree in my opinion kissing is the most important part of sex a bad kisser = a bad lover. Iv been lucky iv never had anyone with bad breath in the kissing department. I normally floss every morning followed by scraping the tongue then brushing with a sonicare tooth brush followed by mouth wash, then doing it all over again right b4 bed time.

[+ nycman]

Life Rule #47

 

Never refuse gum, breath mint, mouthwash...there's a REASON they offered.

[jackcali]

Agreed. And Life Rule #48 -- Always offer it so that it's not perceived as an insult or comment on hygiene. If someone always offers gum/breathmint/etc., it's hard to read it as an insult, and even someone who doesn't need it can enjoy the benefits of it.

[rvwnsd]

I always rinse prior to meeting up and offer it when a guy comes over...regardless whether he has bad breath. Last week, I had a guy over and he asked if it was OK for him to brush his teeth. Of course it was OK and I pointed him to the bathroom.

[NYTomcat]

Dear God after a weekend with an escort I swear My teeth haven't shined this much. Between brushing flossing and the mouthwash and altoids. I feel like a mint. Its just what I feel is the least I can do. and if someone offers ... Hell it cant hurt take it and say thanks.

[Guest greatness]

wow

 

You are so clean~~~

 

I agree in my opinion kissing is the most important part of sex a bad kisser = a bad lover. Iv been lucky iv never had anyone with bad breath in the kissing department. I normally floss every morning followed by scraping the tongue then brushing with a sonicare tooth brush followed by mouth wash, then doing it all over again right b4 bed time.

[justaguy]

LOL Tom.

 

Almost nothing can kill the moment quite as quickly as bad breath. I would want someone to offer that mint.

[AdamSmith]

The mini-bottles of mouthwash designed to meet airline carry-on regulations are handy. I stick one in my pocket on the way out to an appointment.

[Guest Spanky]

This thread reminds me of a bit from Will and Grace where Karen took a slightly LESS subtle way to let someone know about their bad breath.

 

Karen (to a woman seated one table over): Honey - do you have a breath mint?

Woman: Yes (motions to her purse)

Karen: Well pop it in - it's not you doing you any good in your purse!

[Isis123]

I read Devon's blog regarding kissing and I was intrigued by the remark that anyone who looks you in the eye when kissing is not to be trusted.

 

I am not sure about this kissing in a genuine romantic situation but when an escort closes his eyes when kissing I have always assumed it was a way of getting through the act without having to look at the client! I regarded escorts who look at you directly when kissing to be more genuine.

 

Perhaps I have got it the wrong way round...

[KMEM]

123-

 

Don't worry about whether you have it the wrong way around or not, just keep experimenting.

 

Best regards,

KMEM

[Lewis H]

Dear God after a weekend with an escort I swear My teeth haven't shined this much. Between brushing flossing and the mouthwash and altoids. I feel like a mint. Its just what I feel is the least I can do. and if someone offers ... Hell it cant hurt take it and say thanks.

 

I hope you didn't floss before performing oral sex. Gotta make sure you don't have any accidental cuts on your gums! I never brush a couple hours or so before sex - always just a lot of gargling with mouthwash.

[doitb4ugo]

Listerine Strips

 

For my first encounter, I purchased some of those thin strips to freshen up before I knocked on the door. Unfortunately, I quickly took several more thinking that my first one was not working (hadn't kicked in yet). Before I realized how strong they were, I had 3 or 4 of them in my mouth.....wow. Almost made me sick.....but my breath was fresh. LOL

[AdamSmith]

intrigued by the remark that anyone who looks you in the eye when kissing is not to be trusted.

 

I am not sure about this kissing in a genuine romantic situation but when an escort closes his eyes when kissing I have always assumed it was a way of getting through the act without having to look at the client! I regarded escorts who look at you directly when kissing to be more genuine.

 

Makes me think of the scene in Gulliver's Travels where Gulliver awakens to find himself among the Lilliputians. The Lilliputian Ministers are terrified of the giant Gulliver, but when he declares his peaceful intentions toward them, they welcome him as a "good egg" and explain that the world is divided between "those wonderful, democratic people who have jointly decided to eat their eggs from the top, and those vile fools who under their barbaric dictatorship eat their eggs from the bottom."

 

That is, as KMEM suggested, it's all good. Just go on eating!

[dapurplebear]

Makes me think of the scene in Gulliver's Travels where Gulliver awakens to find himself among the Lilliputians. The Lilliputian Ministers are terrified of the giant Gulliver, but when he declares his peaceful intentions toward them, they welcome him as a "good egg" and explain that the world is divided between "those wonderful, democratic people who have jointly decided to eat their eggs from the top, and those vile fools who under their barbaric dictatorship eat their eggs from the bottom."

 

That is, as KMEM suggested, it's all good. Just go on eating!

 

Amen to that!

[Guest greatness]

lol

 

oh Karen.. :o

[devonhunter]

Context

 

I read Devon's blog regarding kissing and I was intrigued by the remark that anyone who looks you in the eye when kissing is not to be trusted.

 

I am not sure about this kissing in a genuine romantic situation but when an escort closes his eyes when kissing I have always assumed it was a way of getting through the act without having to look at the client! I regarded escorts who look at you directly when kissing to be more genuine.

 

Perhaps I have got it the wrong way round...

 

 

 

You took what I wrote out of context. I didn't say looking someone in the eye while kissing is a problem. I said never closing the eyes and glaring the whole time is a problem.

[AdamSmith]

I said never closing the eyes and glaring the whole time is a problem.

 

That would be creepy.

 

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[JackTwist]

I Love to Kiss

 

Hot, deep, passionate kissing is the most incredible prelude to even hotter fucking. If an escort doesn't like to kiss or if he shows up with foul breath or other indications of poor oral hygiene, it's a huge turn-off. On two different occasions, I've hired well-reviewed working guys who advertised as being non-smokers, but when they arrived at my place their mouths tasted like tobacco-charred ashtrays. Yuck! Both guys were sexy, but their bad breath instantly killed my mood for kissing.

The vast majority of escorts I've met are conscientious about having clean-tasting, minty fresh breath. Devon, I bet your sexy mouth and tongue always taste delicious! You certainly have beautiful teeth and a hot smile in your pics. Thanks for posting this important "breath-taking" thread.

[whipped guy]

A different twist to the smoking problem...

 

I've hired well-reviewed working guys who advertised as being non-smokers, but when they arrived at my place their mouths tasted like tobacco-charred ashtrays. Yuck!

I hired a guy once... and his breath was fresh as ever, plus his hair smelled crisply clean as well... However, when I put my face in his crotch his underwear reeked of smoke... the stench was so repulsive that I quickly removed his white briefs (something I would normally do slowly and bit by bit) and flung them across the room to get them as far away as possible... a definite mood killer... So another twist to the smoking dilemma... perhaps fabric freshener in addition to breath freshener?!

 

Actually the only time I tolerate smoke is when cigar ash is used to tease my nipples, but that is a discussion for the Fetish Forum... Otherwise any smoking or hint there of is verboten!

[Racketjock]

Devon,

 

When you have an adorable smile and smokin body like yours, please, hold it AGAINST me if I stare and gawk. It was hard to close my eyes while kissing you. The sight is indeed great to behold..... Sorry for digressing, yes, clean breath for all is good!

 

RJ

[devonhunter]

Devon,

 

When you have an adorable smile and smokin body like yours, please, hold it AGAINST me if I stare and gawk. It was hard to close my eyes while kissing you. The sight is indeed great to behold..... Sorry for digressing, yes, clean breath for all is good!

 

RJ

 

 

 

I checked... you were closing your eyes

[Guest Spanky]

Actually the only time I tolerate smoke is when cigar ash is used to tease my nipples, but that is a discussion for the Fetish Forum... Otherwise any smoking or hint there of is verboten!

 

I concur almost completely, except to add that cigar ash can be used to tease other parts of the body as well...