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Kissing: A Field Guide
Kissing is an art form. A great kiss can stop traffic, start a five-alarm fire, and feel like Times Square on New Year's Eve. Get your smooch on with all the different tricks and tips in this handy guide. Bestselling author and columnist Violet Blue helps readers choose -- and perfect -- their very own unforgettable kissing style. Learn how to time a kiss perfectly, how to deliver (and receive) a first kiss, and how to ask for kisses with body language. Recognize when someone wants to kiss you, when to build tension, and when to take your kiss to the next level. Discover all the secrets and foolproof techniques for the perfect kiss in this indispensable guide to an overlooked sensual art.
164 pages, Paperback
First published February 11, 2014
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About the author
Violet Blue
111 books269 followersViolet Blue has authored and edited over 40 books, including five (Bronze, Silver and Gold) IPPY award-winners, some of which are now in eight translations. Violet was a guest on the Oprah Winfrey Show, when Ms. Winfrey featured Violet's book on women and pornography (11/17/09). That book is also excerpted and featured on Oprah Winfrey's website, as well as in O, The Oprah Magazine.
Violet owns and operates Digita Publications (digitapub.com), an indie digital publisher of e-books and audio books. Rather than a royalty system, Digita books share all sales with the authors fairly and transparently, featuring books in both DRM-free versions and for Kindle on Amazon.
Her online sexuality blog, Tiny Nibbles, is one of the Internet's longest-running sex blogs, and has won many accolades and awards. For her day job, Ms. Blue is a journalist on hacking, crime, cybersecurity, privacy, and at-risk populations for outlets ranging from Engadget to CNET, and occasionally outlets like CBS News, CNN and O the Oprah Magazine.
Violet owns and operates Digita Publications (digitapub.com), an indie digital publisher of e-books and audio books. Rather than a royalty system, Digita books share all sales with the authors fairly and transparently, featuring books in both DRM-free versions and for Kindle on Amazon.
Her online sexuality blog, Tiny Nibbles, is one of the Internet's longest-running sex blogs, and has won many accolades and awards. For her day job, Ms. Blue is a journalist on hacking, crime, cybersecurity, privacy, and at-risk populations for outlets ranging from Engadget to CNET, and occasionally outlets like CBS News, CNN and O the Oprah Magazine.
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March 1, 2014
Four and a half stars, rounded up.
Kissing: A Field Guide is a short little reference book on, you guessed it, how to be an excellent kisser. Violet Blue does a great job covering all questions and concerns that we've all asked ourselves about our kisses at one point or another, and offers advice on how to kick your game up a notch.
Since today is my "happy shit-ton-of-month-versary" with my significant other, I felt it was a great day to review this seductive little book. This book has it all, including a quiz to help you assess what kind of kisser you are. According to her quiz, "Victoria's got nothing on my secret". This may be my new comeback in all situations where it's applicable (and maybe even when it's not).
This guide offers tips on how to better your skills, how to deliver a kiss that says EXACTLY what you want, how to avoid the dreaded bad kissers, and so much more. Whether you want to know how to get rid of stubble-burn from too much nuzzling or some fun new games to play with your partner, this book has it. Both the kissing newbie and the seasoned seductress have something to learn from Violet's sage advice. I know I did, and I am officially excited to see my girlfriend over break next week. -waggles eyebrows-
The author includes handy lists too, such as songs to make out to (we differ greatly on this), movies to snog to, and the best flavors for your lips. The list of ways to ask for a kiss made me chuckle. Fun fact: I got nervous when my girlfriend hadn't kissed me on our first date. So what was my smooth reply as she was leaving? "Kiss me goodnight whore." It must have worked, since she still deals with my BS.
This is a great guide for anyone looking to be the best kisser that they can be, or to spice up things with their partner. Though this is written with the prose of a male/female relationship, the information is easily applicable to LGBT couples as well. Thanks to Violet Blue for bettering my skills (I hope) and to Cleis Press for sending me this little number in exchange for my honest review. This review can also be found on my new blog, Bitches n Prose.
Kissing: A Field Guide is a short little reference book on, you guessed it, how to be an excellent kisser. Violet Blue does a great job covering all questions and concerns that we've all asked ourselves about our kisses at one point or another, and offers advice on how to kick your game up a notch.
Since today is my "happy shit-ton-of-month-versary" with my significant other, I felt it was a great day to review this seductive little book. This book has it all, including a quiz to help you assess what kind of kisser you are. According to her quiz, "Victoria's got nothing on my secret". This may be my new comeback in all situations where it's applicable (and maybe even when it's not).
This guide offers tips on how to better your skills, how to deliver a kiss that says EXACTLY what you want, how to avoid the dreaded bad kissers, and so much more. Whether you want to know how to get rid of stubble-burn from too much nuzzling or some fun new games to play with your partner, this book has it. Both the kissing newbie and the seasoned seductress have something to learn from Violet's sage advice. I know I did, and I am officially excited to see my girlfriend over break next week. -waggles eyebrows-
The author includes handy lists too, such as songs to make out to (we differ greatly on this), movies to snog to, and the best flavors for your lips. The list of ways to ask for a kiss made me chuckle. Fun fact: I got nervous when my girlfriend hadn't kissed me on our first date. So what was my smooth reply as she was leaving? "Kiss me goodnight whore." It must have worked, since she still deals with my BS.
This is a great guide for anyone looking to be the best kisser that they can be, or to spice up things with their partner. Though this is written with the prose of a male/female relationship, the information is easily applicable to LGBT couples as well. Thanks to Violet Blue for bettering my skills (I hope) and to Cleis Press for sending me this little number in exchange for my honest review. This review can also be found on my new blog, Bitches n Prose.
April 7, 2014
Very much geared towards heterosexual women; did not have as much in the way of informational/cultural/historical content as I had hoped for.
April 25, 2014
When I was first approached about reviewing KISSING: A FIELD GUID I thought it would be a fun book. Turns out, I was correct.
The book begins with a little test to determine where you fall as a kisser. I thought - what fun! I'll get Hubby involved in this escapade too! While I won't go into the questions, I will share a few of the types of kissers.
"If you answered mostly 'A', you are Sweet Lips. You're sweet as sugar, and your kisses are, too...
If you answered mostly 'B', you are a Power Puss. Mack Daddy, meet Mack Mama. Your lips like to boogie, but before they hit the dance floor, they like to taste, road test, and compare...
If you answered mostly 'C', you are Hot Lips. Your kisses are like a wildfire, and if you have your way, it'll take a station full of firefighters to control the blaze...
If you answered mostly 'D', you are Pure Delicious Poison. Remember supervillainess Poison Ivy? She's just a shrub compared to you. A kiss from you, blown on the wind, has been known to wilt flowers and make babies cry miles away..."
You'll be so curious, you'll want to pick up the book just to take the test!
The book is literally - and take me at my word - a field guide to kissing. There is even a First Kiss Do's and Don'ts. A few of those are:
"Do smile a lot, even while kissing. Do keep eye contact. Do make sure you have nice breath. Do remember to come up for air. Do start slow..."
There are sections titled "Talented Tongue" and "Mouth Moves". The book is about kissing and developing your style, plain and simple. It's a fun, fast read and if you are looking to spice up your relationship - just a little - I recommend the book. Who doesn't love a hot and steamy make-out session on the couch? At any age? Read it with someone and be prepared for a whole lot of fun!
I am going to give KISSING: A FIELD GUIDE five stars. I love kissing!
I was given a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Read more at www.mylifeonestoryatatime.com
The book begins with a little test to determine where you fall as a kisser. I thought - what fun! I'll get Hubby involved in this escapade too! While I won't go into the questions, I will share a few of the types of kissers.
"If you answered mostly 'A', you are Sweet Lips. You're sweet as sugar, and your kisses are, too...
If you answered mostly 'B', you are a Power Puss. Mack Daddy, meet Mack Mama. Your lips like to boogie, but before they hit the dance floor, they like to taste, road test, and compare...
If you answered mostly 'C', you are Hot Lips. Your kisses are like a wildfire, and if you have your way, it'll take a station full of firefighters to control the blaze...
If you answered mostly 'D', you are Pure Delicious Poison. Remember supervillainess Poison Ivy? She's just a shrub compared to you. A kiss from you, blown on the wind, has been known to wilt flowers and make babies cry miles away..."
You'll be so curious, you'll want to pick up the book just to take the test!
The book is literally - and take me at my word - a field guide to kissing. There is even a First Kiss Do's and Don'ts. A few of those are:
"Do smile a lot, even while kissing. Do keep eye contact. Do make sure you have nice breath. Do remember to come up for air. Do start slow..."
There are sections titled "Talented Tongue" and "Mouth Moves". The book is about kissing and developing your style, plain and simple. It's a fun, fast read and if you are looking to spice up your relationship - just a little - I recommend the book. Who doesn't love a hot and steamy make-out session on the couch? At any age? Read it with someone and be prepared for a whole lot of fun!
I am going to give KISSING: A FIELD GUIDE five stars. I love kissing!
I was given a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Read more at www.mylifeonestoryatatime.com
August 11, 2014
While nothing beats practice for becoming a better kissing, this short & sweet (130 small pages) guide offers many valuable tips in a humorous way to learn and improve your kissing - and even how to practice, solo.
Many techniques are covered, and there are also suggestions for evaluating your kissing partner's reactions, kissing games, tongue training, and more. Fun, informative read.
Many techniques are covered, and there are also suggestions for evaluating your kissing partner's reactions, kissing games, tongue training, and more. Fun, informative read.
June 1, 2025
straightforward, prosaic
found this from looking at greenery press publications list
had a few notable ideas in it, like i didnt know what angel kisses were before. gave me some different ideas for my writing, on what could be an “awkward” type of kiss, how to describe that. in terms of critique, this is certainly overly perscriptive in determining what “bad” and “good” are and not acknowledging a spectrum of preferences people can have, and absolutely heteronormative, lol
“Angel Kisses
So light they almost tickle, these kisses are not done with your mouth, but rather with your eyelashes. Angel Kisses consist of fluttering your eyelash against a sensitive (and sexy) body part to deliver a feathery tickle. Popular Angel Kiss spots include his cheek, lips, eyelids, ears, neck, nipples, and genitals.”
eskimo kiss
“A playful favorite for many lovers, these kisses are done with the nose instead of the mouth. Typically, you and your partner rub noses together in an Eskimo Kiss.”
“Roof of the mouth. This is a highly controversial kissing area because it is so sensitive. Some guys like having the roof of the mouth lightly licked—and if your kissee does, then do it a little, and back off. Others might dislike the sensation because it feels like a tickle, and they’ll want to scratch it. Of course, if you’re playing mischievous sex games and teasing each other, tickling the roof of his mouth is a sexy and highly intimate way to “get his goat.”
“Tongue only. This is a no-lip, tongue-only kissing technique. It will make you giggle and smile, or it will make you both very aroused. Make eye contact before you move in for the kiss, opening your lips in a half-smile and extending your tongue in an upward curve. When you reach his tongue, keep your tongue out of your mouth and play your two tongues together, taking a long time to feel the textures and flavor of his tongue, and have fun dancing your tongues around together.”
“Is he a scary smoocher? Learn to identify these hazardous kisses:
The Fish Tank Kiss: Every girl’s nightmare. He’s totally cute, funny, the conversation is good—but then you kiss and it feels like he’s trying to clean the inside of your mouth as if it was a fish tank. As the minutes pass more”
“slowly than you ever thought possible, you wonder if he’s actually looking for treasure. His tongue is too hard, and it darts about quickly and all pokey. You are usually too stunned to decide whether you should wait it out or hold up a “send help” sign. Toss this one back into the sea.
The Chewing Gum Kiss: You’ve seen these before—a couple joined at the mouth, lips locked in a deep French-kissing session that looks like they’re about to gnaw each other’s head off. Don’t worry, everyone will be fine, but this combination of French Kiss and Fish Tank Kiss with extreme jaw movement looks pretty scary if you watch too many horror movies.
The Limp Noodle: So sad, the Noodle. When you lock lips and start to French, and his lips just hang there and his tongue lies there like a slug, you have a Limp Noodle on your hands. No matter how much you push, massage, and prod his tongue to bring it back to life, it plays possum, dead in the middle of the road. There is nothing you can do—you’re basically giving mouth-to-mouth to this guy.”
found this from looking at greenery press publications list
had a few notable ideas in it, like i didnt know what angel kisses were before. gave me some different ideas for my writing, on what could be an “awkward” type of kiss, how to describe that. in terms of critique, this is certainly overly perscriptive in determining what “bad” and “good” are and not acknowledging a spectrum of preferences people can have, and absolutely heteronormative, lol
“Angel Kisses
So light they almost tickle, these kisses are not done with your mouth, but rather with your eyelashes. Angel Kisses consist of fluttering your eyelash against a sensitive (and sexy) body part to deliver a feathery tickle. Popular Angel Kiss spots include his cheek, lips, eyelids, ears, neck, nipples, and genitals.”
eskimo kiss
“A playful favorite for many lovers, these kisses are done with the nose instead of the mouth. Typically, you and your partner rub noses together in an Eskimo Kiss.”
“Roof of the mouth. This is a highly controversial kissing area because it is so sensitive. Some guys like having the roof of the mouth lightly licked—and if your kissee does, then do it a little, and back off. Others might dislike the sensation because it feels like a tickle, and they’ll want to scratch it. Of course, if you’re playing mischievous sex games and teasing each other, tickling the roof of his mouth is a sexy and highly intimate way to “get his goat.”
“Tongue only. This is a no-lip, tongue-only kissing technique. It will make you giggle and smile, or it will make you both very aroused. Make eye contact before you move in for the kiss, opening your lips in a half-smile and extending your tongue in an upward curve. When you reach his tongue, keep your tongue out of your mouth and play your two tongues together, taking a long time to feel the textures and flavor of his tongue, and have fun dancing your tongues around together.”
“Is he a scary smoocher? Learn to identify these hazardous kisses:
The Fish Tank Kiss: Every girl’s nightmare. He’s totally cute, funny, the conversation is good—but then you kiss and it feels like he’s trying to clean the inside of your mouth as if it was a fish tank. As the minutes pass more”
“slowly than you ever thought possible, you wonder if he’s actually looking for treasure. His tongue is too hard, and it darts about quickly and all pokey. You are usually too stunned to decide whether you should wait it out or hold up a “send help” sign. Toss this one back into the sea.
The Chewing Gum Kiss: You’ve seen these before—a couple joined at the mouth, lips locked in a deep French-kissing session that looks like they’re about to gnaw each other’s head off. Don’t worry, everyone will be fine, but this combination of French Kiss and Fish Tank Kiss with extreme jaw movement looks pretty scary if you watch too many horror movies.
The Limp Noodle: So sad, the Noodle. When you lock lips and start to French, and his lips just hang there and his tongue lies there like a slug, you have a Limp Noodle on your hands. No matter how much you push, massage, and prod his tongue to bring it back to life, it plays possum, dead in the middle of the road. There is nothing you can do—you’re basically giving mouth-to-mouth to this guy.”
October 2, 2021
This book is basically only relevant to conventional cis straight women who are pretty prudish or young. So, it's a fairly limited field guide and not very universally applicable as it's usually more about how to be kissed than technique during kissing...
I'm not particularly sure that there are many lessons someone who's dated more than 3 or 4 people wouldn't already know. I mean there is advice like don't shove your tongue down their throat and match pacing with your kissing partner. Really? Who'd have known?
And if I'm not mistaken, the book is aimed at teen girls as it reads a lot like a Vogue or Cosmo magazine. "What kind of kisser are you?" tests followed by horoscope like predictions based off of what kind of kisser you are. "If you're a bad girl, then your kissee expects to be locked up by your lips." <--- paraphrase, but pretty apt approximation of the text.
I'm giving this book a 3 star strictly because it gave me some ideas about flirting I didn't have previously. I think in this regard, the book is actually kind of helpful, but you have to read between the lines as the Cosmo quiz line is the main point and it's easy to miss.
Women: How to Flirt for Optimal Kissage would have been a way better title for this book.
I'm not particularly sure that there are many lessons someone who's dated more than 3 or 4 people wouldn't already know. I mean there is advice like don't shove your tongue down their throat and match pacing with your kissing partner. Really? Who'd have known?
And if I'm not mistaken, the book is aimed at teen girls as it reads a lot like a Vogue or Cosmo magazine. "What kind of kisser are you?" tests followed by horoscope like predictions based off of what kind of kisser you are. "If you're a bad girl, then your kissee expects to be locked up by your lips." <--- paraphrase, but pretty apt approximation of the text.
I'm giving this book a 3 star strictly because it gave me some ideas about flirting I didn't have previously. I think in this regard, the book is actually kind of helpful, but you have to read between the lines as the Cosmo quiz line is the main point and it's easy to miss.
Women: How to Flirt for Optimal Kissage would have been a way better title for this book.
January 16, 2019
First sentence: I'm not a rude person as a general matter of form, but if I don't say it chances are that no one else will.
Last sentence: I am way too embarrassed to write this out.
Summary: Kissing is an art form and Violet Blue shows you every trick for the ultimate lip lock in this indispensable field guide, which includes a forward by bestselling author William Cane. She helps you choose and perfect your own unforgettable kissing style. Learn how to time a kiss flawlessly, how to deliver (and receive) a first kiss, and how to ask for kisses with body language. If you're tired of being a one-date wonder or want to turn up the heat with your honey, these tips and techniques guarantee confident canoodling. You'll have all the advantages in the game of love as Violet divulges her secrets for a five-alarm kiss.
Last sentence: I am way too embarrassed to write this out.
Summary: Kissing is an art form and Violet Blue shows you every trick for the ultimate lip lock in this indispensable field guide, which includes a forward by bestselling author William Cane. She helps you choose and perfect your own unforgettable kissing style. Learn how to time a kiss flawlessly, how to deliver (and receive) a first kiss, and how to ask for kisses with body language. If you're tired of being a one-date wonder or want to turn up the heat with your honey, these tips and techniques guarantee confident canoodling. You'll have all the advantages in the game of love as Violet divulges her secrets for a five-alarm kiss.
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March 29, 2014
*I received this book free from Cleis Press in exchange for an honest review*
This was a fun book to read. There were moments I was laughing so hard I couldn't read and others that made me think 'Hell No!', but if anything it was definitely fascinating.
"Kissing is one of the most sensual of all the acts of flirting, foreplay, seduction, and sex we can enjoy."
I think this book could be beneficial to anyone who wants to obtain a little extra kissing knowledge. Some of the tips worked very well on my husband, others I plan on using for my characters as I write their next kissing scenes, and there's a few I'd like to try just to see what kind of reaction I'll get.
Of course it being A Field Guide means it has many how to's. There are lip exercises, checklists, tips, tricks, techniques, lessons on using your senses, reading signs, and how to make yourself feel sexy. There's even a quiz that will help you understand what kind of kisser you are and later in the book will show you techniques based on your type. I'm a type C: Hot Lips…yay me!
There were a few things noted that I could have gone without knowing and/or reading. Like thinking of kissing and increased saliva as a plaque-dispersing bath. EW! Licking teeth, sharing a drink and/or candy, tickling, and biting are definitely out for me. Double EW! I think that before you do anything too bold that you make sure and read the signs of your kissing partner or better yet…ask!
My Favorite Quotes: "If only we could spot the lousy kissers, fix the one we like, and if we just had ninjalike kissing skills, we'd be the baddest girls on the block with puckers that make urban legends seem tame."
"Make your kisses legendary, the stuff of campfire tales, with advanced kissing techniques passed down through the ages from secret kissing societies and kissing masters, revealed here for the very first time."
My Favorite Lists/Tips/Topics: I love the First Kiss Do's and Don'ts list. It has a lot of helpful tips. I thoroughly enjoyed The Hunters and the Hunted section. The next time I see a male model all I'm going to be able to think about is not touching his hair. The Types of Kisses section was quite intriguing with its descriptions and instructions. The Fish Tank Kiss is by far the funniest and I'm glad I haven't been on the receiving end of one of those. My all-time favorite section is Kiss Catastrophes and Remedies. The treatment given for: You want him to go away! was hilarious and I'm sooo going to try that on my husband one day just to see what he does.
This was a fun book to read. There were moments I was laughing so hard I couldn't read and others that made me think 'Hell No!', but if anything it was definitely fascinating.
"Kissing is one of the most sensual of all the acts of flirting, foreplay, seduction, and sex we can enjoy."
I think this book could be beneficial to anyone who wants to obtain a little extra kissing knowledge. Some of the tips worked very well on my husband, others I plan on using for my characters as I write their next kissing scenes, and there's a few I'd like to try just to see what kind of reaction I'll get.
Of course it being A Field Guide means it has many how to's. There are lip exercises, checklists, tips, tricks, techniques, lessons on using your senses, reading signs, and how to make yourself feel sexy. There's even a quiz that will help you understand what kind of kisser you are and later in the book will show you techniques based on your type. I'm a type C: Hot Lips…yay me!
There were a few things noted that I could have gone without knowing and/or reading. Like thinking of kissing and increased saliva as a plaque-dispersing bath. EW! Licking teeth, sharing a drink and/or candy, tickling, and biting are definitely out for me. Double EW! I think that before you do anything too bold that you make sure and read the signs of your kissing partner or better yet…ask!
My Favorite Quotes: "If only we could spot the lousy kissers, fix the one we like, and if we just had ninjalike kissing skills, we'd be the baddest girls on the block with puckers that make urban legends seem tame."
"Make your kisses legendary, the stuff of campfire tales, with advanced kissing techniques passed down through the ages from secret kissing societies and kissing masters, revealed here for the very first time."
My Favorite Lists/Tips/Topics: I love the First Kiss Do's and Don'ts list. It has a lot of helpful tips. I thoroughly enjoyed The Hunters and the Hunted section. The next time I see a male model all I'm going to be able to think about is not touching his hair. The Types of Kisses section was quite intriguing with its descriptions and instructions. The Fish Tank Kiss is by far the funniest and I'm glad I haven't been on the receiving end of one of those. My all-time favorite section is Kiss Catastrophes and Remedies. The treatment given for: You want him to go away! was hilarious and I'm sooo going to try that on my husband one day just to see what he does.
February 1, 2016
Reviewed by Robin
Book provided by the publisher for review
Originally posted at Romancing the Book
Kissing: A Field Guide was a very funny look at anything and everything you want to know about kissing. Although I think it is geared more for those young girls in their late teens to twenty somethings it was fun to read and did give some insightful information for those wanting to just add a little spark back into the relationship. Ms. Violet Blue shows us how to be a kissing artist. We learn what a kiss is how to ask for a kiss without words and how to sex up your lips for those kiss that are to come. We found out that there are really a lot of different types of kisses out there. You even learn how to give the knockout kiss that lets him know…that he is the one. There is a whole game and rules to kissing if you want to rise to the next level. You can become the make out queen with a sweet and flirty kiss or get right down to it and score a home run.
It really is in his kiss…You remember the song Shoop Shoop Song (It’s in his Kiss); It asks the question how do I know if he loves me…is it in his eyes the way he sighs, in his face or his embrace, no it is in his kiss. You will always know with a kiss. In this hilarious look at kissing you learn how to knock his socks off so that you get that kiss that tells all. The kiss that says well…He loves you.
Whether you are starting out just learning to kiss and want to make an impression or you have been kissing for a while and want to add something extra or you just want to let him know that you still love him after all those years this book has it all. Ms. Blue includes exercises, tips, checklists, tricks and techniques on becoming a better kisser or to improve your game. She shows us how to be sexy and have sexy lips. We learn how to communicate through the art of kissing.
I loved this book it was purely entertaining. I think that even though it seems to be geared for the less experienced kisser it was still fun to read while giving so very insightful tips to keep him coming back for your kisses. I think everyone should get a copy and keep on hand you never know when you just might need a copy or a tip.
Book provided by the publisher for review
Originally posted at Romancing the Book
Kissing: A Field Guide was a very funny look at anything and everything you want to know about kissing. Although I think it is geared more for those young girls in their late teens to twenty somethings it was fun to read and did give some insightful information for those wanting to just add a little spark back into the relationship. Ms. Violet Blue shows us how to be a kissing artist. We learn what a kiss is how to ask for a kiss without words and how to sex up your lips for those kiss that are to come. We found out that there are really a lot of different types of kisses out there. You even learn how to give the knockout kiss that lets him know…that he is the one. There is a whole game and rules to kissing if you want to rise to the next level. You can become the make out queen with a sweet and flirty kiss or get right down to it and score a home run.
It really is in his kiss…You remember the song Shoop Shoop Song (It’s in his Kiss); It asks the question how do I know if he loves me…is it in his eyes the way he sighs, in his face or his embrace, no it is in his kiss. You will always know with a kiss. In this hilarious look at kissing you learn how to knock his socks off so that you get that kiss that tells all. The kiss that says well…He loves you.
Whether you are starting out just learning to kiss and want to make an impression or you have been kissing for a while and want to add something extra or you just want to let him know that you still love him after all those years this book has it all. Ms. Blue includes exercises, tips, checklists, tricks and techniques on becoming a better kisser or to improve your game. She shows us how to be sexy and have sexy lips. We learn how to communicate through the art of kissing.
I loved this book it was purely entertaining. I think that even though it seems to be geared for the less experienced kisser it was still fun to read while giving so very insightful tips to keep him coming back for your kisses. I think everyone should get a copy and keep on hand you never know when you just might need a copy or a tip.
April 15, 2014
What is a kiss? A great kiss can change the world. It can be the beginning of something beautiful or the end of a friendship. We all know that a kiss means much more than the simple contact between the lips and well… any body part you can imagine. A kiss is not easy to define but is a gratifying experience because let’s face it I'm sure we all like to kiss and be kissed.
Violet Blue has written an entertaining, educational, hilarious book that contains everything you need to become the world greatest kisser. It doesn’t care if you are single or you have a special one, we all need to kiss someone and this book will help you to be better at it. From the do’s and don’ts in kissing, quizzes and how to sex up your lips, the book explores with comical examples what a kiss means and the importance of it.
The author uses a simple and everyday language, with a writing style that creates a friendly atmosphere. It’s almost as if you were hearing a friend talking to you. The pages flow naturally and the reading won’t take you more than a couple of hours.
Something important is that the book focuses on kissing. It gives a few tips on how to take things to another level but sex is not part of the book. I stated this in case someone jumps into the book expecting something that is not going to happen or the other way around, someone says no to the book thinking it has a hotter topic.
Overall, Kissing: a field Guide by Violet Blue is a MUST for everyone. It’s fast, engaging, enjoyable and enlightening.
*** I received a complimentary copy from the publisher in exchange of an honest review. ***
Violet Blue has written an entertaining, educational, hilarious book that contains everything you need to become the world greatest kisser. It doesn’t care if you are single or you have a special one, we all need to kiss someone and this book will help you to be better at it. From the do’s and don’ts in kissing, quizzes and how to sex up your lips, the book explores with comical examples what a kiss means and the importance of it.
The author uses a simple and everyday language, with a writing style that creates a friendly atmosphere. It’s almost as if you were hearing a friend talking to you. The pages flow naturally and the reading won’t take you more than a couple of hours.
Something important is that the book focuses on kissing. It gives a few tips on how to take things to another level but sex is not part of the book. I stated this in case someone jumps into the book expecting something that is not going to happen or the other way around, someone says no to the book thinking it has a hotter topic.
Overall, Kissing: a field Guide by Violet Blue is a MUST for everyone. It’s fast, engaging, enjoyable and enlightening.
*** I received a complimentary copy from the publisher in exchange of an honest review. ***
August 5, 2014
Kissing is an underrated art form. It is so often hurried - or skipped over entirely - in favour of the main event. As an avid fan of the kiss, I think this is a real shame.
Kissing (aside from being really, really fun) can tell you so much about a person. Not only who they are, but how they're feeling. You can tell if someone is distracted (a quick peck on the mouth or, if they're really distracted, cheek). You can tell if they're hesitant (quick darts of the tongue, followed by retreat) or if they urgently wish to devour you (pretty self-explanatory, really).
In Violet Blue's book Kissing: A Field Guide, she encourages us all to return to the lost art of the kiss and give it the attention it deserves. She encourages us to both wallow and rejoice in it, to appreciate its ability to communicate in a manner not as often used by lips and to show our kissing partner exactly how we feel about them.
The book itself contains all sorts of fun little tidbits:
A quiz to determine your kiss personality
A series of fun (and exciting) kissing games
How to figure out when to lay one on a new romantic prospect
How to kiss well - and make it enjoyable for the other person
Tips to keep your mouth and lips in perfect kissing condition
And much, much more. It won't take you long to devour this slim volume, but what you learn you'll never forget.
If you're a romantic, looking to spice up your make-out sessions or just a huge fan of the meeting of the lips, you'll find something unexpected and surprisingly useful between these pages. Plus, putting research into practice has never been more exciting!
Kissing (aside from being really, really fun) can tell you so much about a person. Not only who they are, but how they're feeling. You can tell if someone is distracted (a quick peck on the mouth or, if they're really distracted, cheek). You can tell if they're hesitant (quick darts of the tongue, followed by retreat) or if they urgently wish to devour you (pretty self-explanatory, really).
In Violet Blue's book Kissing: A Field Guide, she encourages us all to return to the lost art of the kiss and give it the attention it deserves. She encourages us to both wallow and rejoice in it, to appreciate its ability to communicate in a manner not as often used by lips and to show our kissing partner exactly how we feel about them.
The book itself contains all sorts of fun little tidbits:
A quiz to determine your kiss personality
A series of fun (and exciting) kissing games
How to figure out when to lay one on a new romantic prospect
How to kiss well - and make it enjoyable for the other person
Tips to keep your mouth and lips in perfect kissing condition
And much, much more. It won't take you long to devour this slim volume, but what you learn you'll never forget.
If you're a romantic, looking to spice up your make-out sessions or just a huge fan of the meeting of the lips, you'll find something unexpected and surprisingly useful between these pages. Plus, putting research into practice has never been more exciting!
March 28, 2014
3.5 Stars
I received this book free from Cleis Press Publishing in exchange for an honest review.
When I was first contacted to review this book I was a little hesitant because it's not a book that I would usually pick up, but because I am trying to expand my reading genres. When I received this book in the mail I couldn't get over the gorgeous cover is, I love it, it will look awesome on my bookshelf. My only issue with the book itself was I had a hard time figuring out exactly who the book was targeting. At first, I assumed that it was an adult novel, but then when I was reading it I figured it could also be YA because a lot of the things it was talking about I did as a teenager. I think the kisses the author talks about are very "obvious" kisses. I think everyone knows what an Eskimo kiss is haha. Also is want to admit I am one of the few who do kiss my significant other on the eyelid, the skin is just so soft there so if you haven't you should try. I do want to try out a few of the couples games, they look pretty fun. Also I liked that a quiz was included to say what type of kisser you are, and thoughtout the book it would refer certain things to you depending on your kissing type.
Kissing: A Field Gude was a really cute, fun read. I feel like I would recommend it to young girls who are just starting to date maybe. As a married woman I have done a lot of these things already haha. I did like how the author wrote the book with humor, this did keep things interesting to say the least.
I received this book free from Cleis Press Publishing in exchange for an honest review.
When I was first contacted to review this book I was a little hesitant because it's not a book that I would usually pick up, but because I am trying to expand my reading genres. When I received this book in the mail I couldn't get over the gorgeous cover is, I love it, it will look awesome on my bookshelf. My only issue with the book itself was I had a hard time figuring out exactly who the book was targeting. At first, I assumed that it was an adult novel, but then when I was reading it I figured it could also be YA because a lot of the things it was talking about I did as a teenager. I think the kisses the author talks about are very "obvious" kisses. I think everyone knows what an Eskimo kiss is haha. Also is want to admit I am one of the few who do kiss my significant other on the eyelid, the skin is just so soft there so if you haven't you should try. I do want to try out a few of the couples games, they look pretty fun. Also I liked that a quiz was included to say what type of kisser you are, and thoughtout the book it would refer certain things to you depending on your kissing type.
Kissing: A Field Gude was a really cute, fun read. I feel like I would recommend it to young girls who are just starting to date maybe. As a married woman I have done a lot of these things already haha. I did like how the author wrote the book with humor, this did keep things interesting to say the least.
January 23, 2015
Such a fun little read!! I be this is great as the book, the audio was very entertaining, but I imagine the book has little extras like illustrations.
This is a fun quirky book all about kissing. I thought I was doing it right, but there are some great tips here!
I listened to the audiobook narrated by Lia Langola, who is a perfect fit. Her voice is sassy and fun, which really suits the material. I enjoyed her pace as well, it really moves the book along.
All around fun little listen. I hope to see more of this author's quirky non-fiction in audio!
Disclosure – I received this audiobook in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts opinions and ratings are my own.
*** If you found this review at all helpful, please take a moment to let me know. I love reading and sharing my opinions with other readers. Thanks for taking the time to read my review! You can see more audiobook reviews on my blog www.eargasmsaudiobookreviews.com ***
This is a fun quirky book all about kissing. I thought I was doing it right, but there are some great tips here!
I listened to the audiobook narrated by Lia Langola, who is a perfect fit. Her voice is sassy and fun, which really suits the material. I enjoyed her pace as well, it really moves the book along.
All around fun little listen. I hope to see more of this author's quirky non-fiction in audio!
Disclosure – I received this audiobook in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts opinions and ratings are my own.
*** If you found this review at all helpful, please take a moment to let me know. I love reading and sharing my opinions with other readers. Thanks for taking the time to read my review! You can see more audiobook reviews on my blog www.eargasmsaudiobookreviews.com ***
July 23, 2016
Kissing: A Field Guide is a fun book that had me laughing out loud several times while listening to the Audio version of it. I definitely think this book is perfectly suited for teenaged girls and young women in their early twenties without any or very few kissing experiences. It includes do's and don'ts, kisser profiles, and a few quizzes.
Lia Langola's narration added to the entertainment. Her performance was enthusiastic, fun and flirty. Running at about 3 hours, the time went by very quickly, which definitely helped a long road trip while driving my teen daughter on college visits. I even shared a few choice sentences and phrases with her, which made my daughter roll her eyes. Obviously, she hasn't yet experienced the art of kissing (or at least not in the correct manner). I guess I need to share this audio with her during our next road trip! :D
Lia Langola's narration added to the entertainment. Her performance was enthusiastic, fun and flirty. Running at about 3 hours, the time went by very quickly, which definitely helped a long road trip while driving my teen daughter on college visits. I even shared a few choice sentences and phrases with her, which made my daughter roll her eyes. Obviously, she hasn't yet experienced the art of kissing (or at least not in the correct manner). I guess I need to share this audio with her during our next road trip! :D
November 2, 2024
This fun little "how to" book put a smile on my face. Like violet Blue states "kissing is an art form", and she is right.
Within these pages you will find detailed kissing tips as well as information on how to identify different types of kissers, like the rock star and the yuppie and different types of kisses, like the good-bye kiss and the lusty kiss. Kissing do's and don'ts are included as well as what to do when things go wrong during smooches, like biting too hard to finding the person is a bad kisser.
There is also a section, which had me giggling, about hazardous kisses, like the zombie kiss, "the most horrifying part of all: his mouth opens up into a gaping maw, threatening to swallow you whole". p.62
All in all, a very cute and fun book with some great kissing tips. I think this one would make for a nice gift and as a coffee table read as well.
Within these pages you will find detailed kissing tips as well as information on how to identify different types of kissers, like the rock star and the yuppie and different types of kisses, like the good-bye kiss and the lusty kiss. Kissing do's and don'ts are included as well as what to do when things go wrong during smooches, like biting too hard to finding the person is a bad kisser.
There is also a section, which had me giggling, about hazardous kisses, like the zombie kiss, "the most horrifying part of all: his mouth opens up into a gaping maw, threatening to swallow you whole". p.62
All in all, a very cute and fun book with some great kissing tips. I think this one would make for a nice gift and as a coffee table read as well.
December 25, 2017
I could write a long review, but instead I'll just say maybe don't get this one if you're not a straight cis person that kisses other straight cis people. More than a little disappointing.
April 17, 2014
Some of these suggestions are going to make summer especially hot this year!
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