Happy Kiss Day

5 ways to keep yourself kiss-ready

With the Valentine week almost nearing its climax, the buzz around the festival of love is only bound to heighten here on. But before celebrating the day of love, let's not forget what February 13 has in store for us.

February 13 is celebrated as Kiss Day by lovers everywhere, and even though it seems unfair to only dedicate one day to the beautiful gesture, the existence of a special day for the same demands that a person be prepared for what is clearly a sign of love, passion and affection.

Here are some things you can keep in mind to stay kiss-ready all day today (and other days!).

Avoid foul-smelling food items
Isn't this a given? Well, for some it isn't. In case you have it in you (or even if you don't) to predict whether your meeting with your partner will involve kissing--avoid eating food items that contain huge quantities of onion and garlic. It's also a good idea to skip any meal that involves fish, or even radish.

Keep those lips moist
No one is fond of kissing lips that are chapped or dry--correct? Well, even if your lips do become dry every now and then, keep a lip balm handy and re-apply it from time to time. Even something as basic as Vaseline petroleum jelly can work wonders for your lips.
 
Avoid smoking and consuming other tobacco-based products
No matter how much you claim to be addicted to a particular form of tobacco product, refrain from its consumption, at least when you're going to see your partner. A mouth that smells of cigarette smoke isn't exactly pleasant, is it?

Maintain oral hygiene
Kiss Day or not, this should be followed regularly and diligently. Brush and floss every day to avoid the formation of plaque and tartar in your mouth, which otherwise would end up leaving your teeth discoloured, and your mouth, smelling foul.

Keep mints handy
There's no harm in being equipped for that kiss, even if it doesn't happen. Keep peppermint mouth fresheners (like chewing gums or candies) in your bag or pocket, but do not forget to spit them out in case you're leaning in for that kiss! 

Kiss and tell tale

The first kiss is special. But there is no harm sharing it with the rest of the world, as our actors and singers do—how that first kiss led to something or nothing at all.

Jasmine Singh

he first kiss that you stole, and sealed with a promise of being there forever, which probably didn’t materialize. The old chocolate wrapper that you have been hiding in your book for long, and maybe a CD of most romantic songs...Each one of us has a lovey-dovey moment that rests blissfully in the corner of our heart. This Valentine, some celebrities just pour it out.

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I, me myself

Vishakha Thakur, actor

My first kiss: Myself, I am so self obsessed and one has to love oneself first.

My first Valentine: I have been celebrating Valentine with my folks.My family gives me a friend circle.

Gimme a hug: I remember hugging my mother first and always.

My first gift: Chocolates and flowers. 

Most cheesiest line: I couldn’t get over it when I heard it, ‘Can I take a picture of you, because I want to show it to Santa Claus. 

Best Valentine:  In college, our entire gang would be dressed in the same colour, holding same kind of gifts, it was fun always.

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All out

Anuj Sachdev, actor

My first kiss: It was outside my school premises, right when she was getting on her school bus. I don’t know how it happened. I could have actually written a song about it. 

Cheesiest line: A girl approached me at a common friend’s place and asked me, “Will you go all out with me.” Really! All out?

Gimme a hug: Well, well, well 

My first Valentine: Back in school, every girl of our class was a Valentine. 

My first gift: Chocolates of all kinds. I would rather be gifted something else.

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Dance pe chance

Preet Bhullar, actor

My first kiss: I lost in a do or dare game, and had to kiss my friend’s friend, who later became a friend date.

Cheesiest line: I came up with one, I was with my friends on the geri route when I asked a girl, Aaja mere gaadi main baith ja, and she said, Kyun mummy nu milaana hai.

Gimme a hug: I had a crush on this friends friend as a kid. Once she came to my cousin’s home, we all were dancing, and taking an opportunity, I hugged her. It was indeed a good dare.

My first Valentine: My dare date.

My first gift: I got an Archies red coloured tee, which I still have. 

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Beaten blue and black

Guru Randhawa, singer

My first kiss: It was in school and my math’s teacher saw me, and she reported this to my father . You can well imagine what happened next.

Cheesiest line: I sent a note to a girl in English, wherein I wrote: ‘You are my angle, you are my breathe, you are my heart, you have made me flat’. She called me to say, Pyar baad main kya, pehle English theek kar lai. How would she know I wrote it as a joke. 

Gimme me a hug: I am still waiting to hug the girl of my dreams.

My first Valentine: Yet to find.

 My first gift: I gave a Kiss me toffee to a girl, and she sent back the wrapper.