Believe it or not, not everyone likes to make out with his or her partner. Some people find it messy and borderline repulsive, even. They assert that the exchange of saliva makes it more likely for one to catch germs or something unseemly that someone with an extensive sexual history might pass on. My take? If you truly love someone, I don't see why you would ever feel this level of hesitation. Partners should be willing to at least give french kissing a try. Save for sexual contact, it is one of the most intimate things you can do with anyone. In fact, the one thing many female prostitutes and porn stars alike refuse to do -- come hell or high water -- is kiss the other person. They see kissing as something sacred to be reserved for the one they love. I understand some people being more conservative than others, but I'd guess that the vast majority of people who are opposed to it have never tried it for themselves. I think making out with the person you love is one of ...

I've spoken to a couple of people who've admitted to not being big fans of making out. When I ask them why French kissing is not their thing, they've provide reasons like: "It's gross" "I don't like having someone's tongue shoved down my throat" "I don't fancy exchanging saliva with anyone else" "What if the person's mouth is dirty? Who knows what they ate." "They might have bad breath" My take: If it's someone you care deeply about, why not? I think making out is one of the most intimate non-penetrative acts you can engage in with someone else. Thus, I am not all that surprised that some people would be opposed to it. Kissing that escalates into a full-blown make out session is quite the adrenaline rush. There is nothing like adding a little tongue to spice things up! Have you made out recently? Do/did you find it exhilarating or quite the opposite?