"How do I kiss him?"

Dear Sophie,

Since you say you and your boyfriend have such a close relationship and were friends before you started dating, why not try talking to him about this? Not to say there’s nothing to be said for unexpectedly sticking your tongue down your boyfriend’s throat, but I think being open, honest and upfront with him is the better approach. Especially because you are unsure that your boyfriend feels the same way as you about moving your relationship to the next level physically. Planting a big, juicy one on him - if that’s not what he wants - may make him feel violated, uncomfortable and embarrassed. Always be respectful of your partner’s feelings and needs.

That being said, it seems that you two have a very healthy and loving relationship, and should he feel the same as you about wanting to kiss or snog, this will make the process of learning that much easier and more comfortable. Don’t worry so much that you don’t know what you’re doing. Just remember, neither does he! The fun is in learning together, and as in everything, we learn from our mistakes. If you knew right away exactly how to kiss perfectly, than you’d have no reason to keep practicing! The exciting thing, Sophie, is that no two kiss is the same. So not only is every kiss new and fun, but the only way to truly mess up a kiss is to accidentally stick your tongue in your boyfriend’s ear. And something tells me, that’s not going to happen to you! So just take your time, relax, and talk openly to your boyfriend, and before you know it, you’ll have the art of kissing down pat.

Good luck, relax, have fun!
-Marissa