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LIPSTICK, LIP COLOR & KISSING

Lipstick, Lip Color & Kissing

In "Do Women Really Relate Sex To Dancing, "I wrote that whether
men are aware of it or not, a majority of women judge a man's
love potential by the way he moves his body alone. And judging
by the personal experience responses that I received, it seems
that many people agree with me that passionate dance moves also
say passionate lover.

But can we also judge a man's love potential just by the way he
kisses? Some women I have spoken to say, yes. They say that if a
man is a "lousy" kisser (either he rushes in full-throttle
practically eating away your face, drools so much you have to
wipe your mouth after being kissed or is very tightlipped and
stingy with his tongue) he will also be lousy in bed. They also
say that a woman should not expect the man who does not want to
kiss, does not seem to enjoy kissing, does not have the desire
to kiss regularly or is centered on his own needs to do "other
things" well. A good kisser, they say, makes for a good lover
because a good kisser is soft, gentle and patient. He pays
attention to the woman's responses, takes his time to find out
what she wants and makes her feel, special, wanted and desired.

But there are other women who say it is fairly shallow to judge
a man only by the way he kisses. A bad kisser could have a
radiant personality and a brilliant mind. Some men, they say,
may be great kissers but are uptight in some areas, bad
communicators or are arrogant and just want to show off their
skill. These women also say some great kissers are good at it
because they have had a lot of practice but are not necessarily
good lovers.

From my own personal experience, I can't honestly say I don't
and have never judged a man by the way he kisses alone. If a man
is a bad kisser, well, that's probably the last time we will see
each other. If his technique is sensuous, rhythmic, creative and
purposeful, I will give him a second chance even if he has a
speech impediment. But if he's selfish, rude, controlling,
immature, talks about himself or only cares about his needs, I
don't care how fantastic he is as a kisser, good-bye!

What makes a man a good love potential is not just his ability
to kiss, but his ability to express himself sexually through
kissing. There is a lot that a tantalizing kiss can communicate
in the all-important area of courtship. And girlfriend, you'll
save yourself all sorts of frustration and heartache just by
making yourself aware of the unspoken messages conveyed just by
the way a kiss is delivered. And guys, if you can master the art
of kissing with inner feeling, you are in a better position to
make a "wow" impression than someone who thinks of kissing just
as away to get a woman between the sheets.

1. Is he comfortable with intimacy? An ace kisser puts his whole
body and emotion into the kiss. He wants to be close. He tells
his affection with plenty of lip-action. Each kiss is a buildup
of the feelings and emotions coming from within and exploding
into your own inner being. You feel desired, wanted and adored.
On the other hand, the man who is uncomfortable with intimacy
will find it difficult to do all the other intimate things that
may not even be sexual per se such as sitting next to you,
holding hands, hugging, and cuddling.

2. Is he sensitive? Yes, he may be burning with desire for you
but he's got to slowly and carefully work you up to the same
speed not wolf down your entire head with his wide open mouth or
shove his tongue so far down the back of your throat that you
practically gasp for air. And if he is slobbering you, he is not
necessarily a bad kisser, and sensitively letting him know might
just save the date. If he is a good man, he'll appreciate your
honesty. If he acts up... let the caveman go.

3. Is he attentive? Can he accurately - well almost - judge
where you are and respond in kind? Kissing is a matter of
personal taste, what one woman likes isn't going to always work
for another. If a man tells you that you will love his kissing
because other women have, chances are he is the
one-size-fits-all type. A genuine Casanova will ask for pointers
when getting to know you and not assume that because he has
kissed other women who liked it, you are going to like it too.
You are not just another woman. You are special.

4. Is he a control freak? Though we women enjoy a man who's in
control, we also want to take charge sometimes. You can tell if
a man is a control freak or not from his willingness to learn
from you; does he sometimes allow himself to sit back, relax and
let you come to him or is he always chasing you with his tongue
and hands.

5. Is he for real? Watch and listen for signs of pleasure. The
man who's taken the time to be affectionate enjoys the kiss just
as much as he enjoys kissing. He is turned on by just being in
your personal space and his passion draws you in. But if your
man is breaking a sweat from the effort (not from chemistry)
he's just doing it to fulfill what he thinks is an obligation.

6. Is he creative and spontaneous? Kissing in the same way for
prolonged periods of time can get really boring and so does
burying his tongue in your mouth and sticking on your lips like
a vacuum. A good kisser teases your senses; he varies style and
pressure using both the smooth and rough side of the tongue,
tickles your neck, whispers in your ear... And kissing isn't
just for the lips only: earlobes, shoulders and all the other
parts that feel good to you.

7. Is he clean? Does he take care of his health and grooming? A
man who thinks of your needs will know that bad breath (very
strong garlic or beer smell when you've had none) can spoil the
mood. Beware of those who cover poor hygiene with so much after
shave or cologne that you can smell him coming before he
arrives. If you can not smell his pheromones, he has on too much
after shave or cologne.

8. Is he just another jerk? Does he kiss like the kiss is an end
in itself? Or is he using it as something he does on the way to
something else (sex)? If a man is grabbing your ass, bra or
front of your pants and trying to find your lips at the same
time, trust me on this one, it's not about the kiss. It's all
about him and his needs.

9. But most importantly are you enjoying the kiss? If you are
not enjoying the kiss then something is just not right. And your
gut will let you know even if your head is trying to tell you
otherwise. A really good kiss should leave you wanting more of
him, not leave you with raw lips or a sore face and a desperate
need to forget what just happened.

One more thing, even bad kissers are trainable. The best way to
help a man open up is simply to be open yourself, be natural, be
real and exude an atmosphere of warmth and acceptance. As it so
happened when Beauty kissed the Beast, some people are
wonderfully transformed when they are kissed. Your Caveman may
be one who needs you to kiss him many, many times. Good luck
with that.

About the author:
Christine Akiteng is an internationally renown Dating Coach,
Sexual Confidence Expert and Erotic Educator. If you enjoyed reading this article check out Christine's Website:
http://www.torontosnumber1datedoctor.com for more articles

Author: Sher Matsen
Big beautiful lips have always been a symbol of sexiness! Full
lips scream "kiss me" and guys go crazy over them. Full lips are
a sign of youthfulness and health.

Great but not all of us were lucky enough to be born with those
sexy full lips. Look at the "stars", plenty of them flaunt their
big full lips, but believe me not all of them were born with
those lips!

Well the simplest, most noninvasive, and most affordable way to
get full lips is to purchase one of the pout pumper products on
the market.

theBalm Tinted Gloss comes in several sheer hues, each with a
delicious flavor. It gives your lips a subtle fuller look.

Too Faced Lip Injection gives a noticeable size difference to
the lips almost instantly. It's not thick or goopy so you can
apply it in layers

LipFusion - Instanly swells the lips and it lasts for up to 12
hours so you don't have to keep reapplying it.

DuWop Venom Flash - It's colorless but turns your lips a flushed
pink with a shimmer. It expands the lips nicely.

Line the outer rim of your lips with a mute lip pencil staying
within the natural border of your lips

Use the wand of a pearly pink gloss - apply from the bottom of
your lips upward to add more dimension

1. Your dentist can bond thick veneers onto your front six
teeth. This pushes out the upper lip for a fuller look. Are you
sitting down? because this process costs on average $1500.00 USD
per tooth. Perhaps that's why the only ones using it are the
"stars". 2. Lip augmentation is performed on an outpatient basis.

Artecoll is a synthetic material that plumps up the lips. It is
synthetic so there is a higher risk of having an allergic
reaction, however it lasts longer than collagen.

Autologen is an injection of your own collagen, extracted from
another place on your body. There's no risk of allergic
reaction. Results are temporary.

Collagen is extracted from cows and then injected into your
lips. There is a risk of allergic reaction. Results are
temporary lasting from 1 - 3 months.

Dermalogen is collagen extracted from deceased human donors.
It's also called injectable Human Tissue Matrix. Also temporary.

Fascia injections use connective tissue harvested. Usually this
tissue comes from your own body but it may come from a deceased
human donor. It can be implanted surgically or injected. Lasts
for about a year before the body reabsorbs and the process needs
to be done again.

Fat from your own thighs or abdomen can be injected into your
lips. There is no risk of allergic reaction. You might be able
to achieve permanent results.

HylaForm is a material created from natural body substances.
There's no risk of infection, but you will need repeated
treatments to maintain the result as it's only a temporary fix.

Restylane is a clear gel. It contains hyaluronic acid, which
naturally occurs in humans, so there's little chance for an
allergic reaction. It will last for about 6 months before the
body reabsorbs it.

About the author: Sher has been serving customers for over 20
years, providing affordable estate jewelry, and a wealth of
information on jewelry, fashion, designers, and beauty with on
staff industry professionals. Please visit her at http://www.estatejewelryinternational.com/

Author: Cupid.com
Great Breath - This is very important. Make sure you brush your
teeth before going out on your date. There is nothing worse than
kissing someone with bad breath.

If your date consists of having something to eat before the
actual kiss, make sure you have a mint on hand to take right
after you finish eating. Don't take the mint just before the
kiss or chew on gum. You don't want to have something in your
mouth when you kiss.

Moist Lips - You want your lips to be slightly moist when you
kiss. Run your tongue over your lips once before you kiss. Don't
wear lip gloss because that tends to make the kiss too gooey.

And don't wear a lot of lipstick unless you want your partner to
wear it too after the kiss.

Positioning - Stand close to your partner. As the two of you
move closer together tilt your head slightly. If you can see
which way your partner's head is tilting, tilt your head
slightly in the opposite direction.

Close Eyes - Just before your lips meet, close your eyes. Some
people prefer to leave their eyes open during the kiss. But
until you know what your partner prefers, it is best to close
your eyes.

Open Lips - Open your mouth slightly and place your lips over
your partner's lips. Do not hold your breath! Breath through
your nose. As your lips meet, press them gently over your
partner's. You may wish to move your lips in a slow, circular
motion or just leave them still over your partners.

Tongue - Place the tip of your tongue on the tip of your
partner's tongue. Do not force your tongue too far into their
mouth. If you wish, you can play with their tongue by circling
theirs with your own. Have fun with it. Explore.

Lips - You may explore different ways of using your tongue. Try
running the tip of your tongue over your partner's lips. Do this
slowly and gently, just using the tip of your tongue.

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Author: Brenda H. Murphy
For centuries, poets and men with an agenda, have been writing
peons of praise to the loveliness of female lips. Most of them
however, admired from afar and didn't have to deal with the
lipstick of today. Now, a compliment is as likely to get a
gentleman an enthusiastic hug, and an imprint of those
incomparable lips on his shirt collar.

The first thing to do, is return the enthusiasm and forget the
stain! You can't do much about it until you get home, although
you can try blotting it wit water to make sure it doesn't set
any deeper. Don't rub though, or it will become a real mess,
instead of a charming imprint.

Take care of it as soon as you get home. Lipstick is a
grease-based product, and most good grease pre-treatments will
do the job. Spray the spot, or blot if necessary with a white
cloth and the pretreatment. Let sit for 15 minutes. Rinse with
warm water. If the stain is still there, turn the fabric over so
you are working at the stain from the back, and work in some
liquid dish detergent with an old toothbrush. Let sit 15
minutes, then launder.

An alternative is to dab the stain with rubbing alcohol. Do not
rub, or you'll spread the mark. Turn the fabric over and work in
dish detergent from the back, with a toothbrush. Let sit for 15
minutes and launder. If there is any mark remaining, retreat
with a presoak.

Other choices include dabbing off what you can with a water
dampened cloth, then blotting the stain with a bit of ammonia,
and laundering as usual. Or, you can try wetting the spot with
hairspray, wiping the spot gently, and laundering.

Author: Sher Matsen
Nice lips are every woman?s wish but as we get older some things
grow and some things shrink, and never in the order we wish.
Your lips are going to get smaller and thinner. Now stop! It?s
not the end of the world. There are plenty of things you can do
to make your lips look fuller.

If you?ve got a really big pocket book you can have collagen
injections but if you are like most of us and can?t quite afford
to go that route don?t worry there are lots of makeup artist
tricks that will have give you the illusion of larger pouty sexy
lips.

Lipstick always looks best when your lips are nice and smooth.
To keep your lips smooth exfoliate them and always wear some
type of lip balm when not wearing lipstick.

Start by applying lip liner to define the shape of your lips and
make them larger. By the way you can use it to make your lips
look smaller too. Make sure your lip pencil is nice and sharp so
as to create a very narrow line.

Outline your lips with the liner then fill in between with your
lipstick. The liner will also stop your lipstick from bleeding
through. Never draw fake lips, always stay within the natural
lines of your lips.

Start at the v in your lips with short strokes then outline the
rest of your lips then fill with your lip liner. Now apply your
lipstick, blot, then reapply. If you want your lips to look
fuller you need to apply a lighter shade in the center of your
lips.

A matte lipstick will last longer than any other type of
lipstick but it is drying. A gloss lipstick will make your lips
look fuller. Sheer lipstick doesn?t last very long at all.

Neutral shades will match everything while a medium color will
make your lips look bigger. The moisture the lipstick the more
likely it is to bleed.

When buying lip balms makes sure they have SPF protection. Some
lipsticks also have SPF protection. It?s a good idea to use it
all the time if possible.

See with a few little make up artist tricks you?ll have
beautiful lips all day long!

About the author:
Sher has been serving customers for over 20 years, providing
affordable estate jewelry, and a wealth of information on
jewelry, fashion, designers, and beauty with on staff industry
professionals. You may visit her at http://www.estatejewelryinternational.com.

Author: Marie Clare
Many cultures have customary kissing etiquettes. The French for
instance kiss twice when they greet someone. Once on each cheek.
The Dutch kiss three times and in sunny California they touch
cheek to cheek and say "mwouah". Even as children we learn the
importance of a kiss. A kiss can awaken a sleeping beauty, or
turn a frog into a handsome prince. Then there is the kiss of
Romance. It can be passionate, inviting, or can signal the end.

There's a lot of pressure put on the first kiss. Many think that
a good kisser equals a good lover. Others feel a kiss should
have chemistry. Either sparks will fly or fade. But most people
would all agree that the first kiss should be gentle, fairly
quick and tentative. If you're wondering how to best approach
your first kiss just follow the lead of the person you are
kissing. Most people kiss the way they want to be kissed. Hard
or soft, slow or fast, exploratory or... well, you get the idea.

There is one other thing most people would agree on. That is
proper kissing preparation. As outlined in my book "the Ultimate
Online Dating Handbook" you must prepare before any kiss is
attempted. Follow these steps for a blissful first (or any time)
kiss.

- Guys with beards or mustaches will want to check for the days
left overs in the hair.

Once you've decided to take the plunge and kiss that gorgeous
creature beside you, remember that a poorly executed kiss could
be the kiss of death. So be aware of these kissing no-nos.

Do you know what the number one complaint of kissing is?
Smoking! Sorry smokers that's just the way it is. People who
have kissed someone who has just been smoking describe it as
tasting like they are cleaning out an ashtray with their tongue.
YUCK! If you smoke, quit! ;-) No really, if you smoke, make sure
you brush your teeth and use mouthwash. If you are out be sure
to have gum, mints or even a small toothbrush and paste with you.

About the author: Marie Clare Relationship Consultant & AuthorLooking for Love in all the Wrong Places? Then come check out
http://www.lifenow.com

Lasting Lipstick Lip Color-the Real Deal or Not?

LipSense, a lipstick lip color that claims to be long lasting that won't come off when you eat, drink or kiss. Is it the real deal or just more cosmetics hype? We've all been there. We've bought the latest and greatest designed to separate you from your money but it only adds another tube of lipstick to the bottom of your bathroom drawer.

For most women, cosmetics and lipstick are a regular part of their morning routine. What LipSense is claiming is to put and end to the day long routine of touchup and dry lips. Worse yet is when your lipstick comes off on anything your lips touch. Not a pretty sight with lipstick on your coffee cup, water bottle and everything your lips come in contact with-and now you have to reapply and touchup.

LipSense from SeneGence claims their lip color won't come off until you're ready to remove it. It won't come off, they claim, on coffee cups and you can kiss without leaving a tell tale mark. Better yet, you won't be touching up your lipstick every few hours, keeping you looking beautiful without added effort.

Recently I asked two friends to see if this lip color could do what it promised. The LipSense comes in a tube, the lip gloss (we used the glossey gloss) also in a tube and an Oops remover (in case you make a slip-up and have to quickly fix the mistake).

Judy picked a flattering rose color from over 40 choices, and Stephanie went a bit wild with a brighter red. After applying the lip color and gloss they both kissed the back of their hands. Only some of the clear gloss came off. Very impressive.

They tried a cup of coffee, ate a meal-even wiped their lips with a napkin. It stayed on.

Stephanie wanted to remove the bright red and learned it wasn't coming off without some serious effort. After trying several methods she found a glycerin based soap worked best. She said "based on the effort to remove the lip color normal wear should result in it lasting a long time."

Both wore lipstick on a regular basis and were excited about using the lip color and not having the hassle of reapplying several times a day.

If you're touching up your lipstick several times a day, LipSense may be the answer. In addition the shea butter based lip gloss is an extra bonus. No more dry and chapped lips.

The long lasting LipSense lip color and the moisturizing shea butter based lip gloss could be an unbeatable beauty combination.

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