Lip movements. Formation of precise movements of articulation organs. Exercises for lips and cheeks

The article “Formation of precise movements of the organs of articulation” presents exercises and techniques of articulatory gymnastics for the muscles of the lower jaw, lips and cheeks, and tongue for children with speech disorders. These non-traditional exercises will help to significantly speed up the process of correcting speech disorders and effectively strengthen the skills of correct sound pronunciation. The article is intended for both speech therapists and parents.

A considerable number of teaching aids are devoted to eliminating pronunciation deficiencies in children. Working with children with various speech disorders, I dare to say that the success of the entire correctional work of the speech therapist depends on the results of the preparatory stage.

Correction of impaired pronunciation is carried out step by step and sequentially. In the speech therapy literature one can find different opinions about how many stages speech therapy intervention includes: F.F. Rau distinguishes 2 stages, O.V. Pravdin and O.A. Tokarev – 3 stages, M.E. Khvattsev – 4 stages.

Based on the goals and objectives of speech therapy intervention, the following stages of sound pronunciation correction are traditionally distinguished: preparatory, stage of formation of pronunciation skills, stage of formation of communicative skills.

The purpose of the preparatory stage is to prepare the speech-motor and speech-auditory analyzers for the correct perception and pronunciation of sounds. It is at the preparatory stage after speech therapy massage that the speech therapist works to form precise movements of the articulation organs in children: tongue, lips, cheeks, jaw. Speech therapy massage normalizes muscle tone, weakens hyperkinesis, and restores speech breathing. The choice of speech therapy massage techniques is carried out differentially, depending on the condition and tone of the speech muscles (I.V. Blyskina, E.A. Dyakova).

It is known that the pronunciation of speech sounds is ensured by the coordinated work of the lips, tongue, lower jaw, pharynx, larynx, and lungs. All these organs are under the control of the motor speech areas in the cerebral cortex. Disturbances such as increased tone of the speech muscles, insufficient or incorrect innervation are the reasons for the incorrect formation of sound pronunciation. Especially with dysarthria in children, the sound-pronunciation aspect of speech suffers: sound, tempo, expressiveness, modulation. Therefore, the tasks of the speech therapist at this stage are:

1. Development of tongue mobility;
2. Development of sufficient lip mobility (the ability to pull them forward, round, stretch them into a smile);
3. Development of the ability to hold the lower jaw in a certain position, which is important for pronouncing sounds.

In some cases, in children, disorders of voluntary movements of the lips, cheeks, and soft palate contrast with the ability to carry out complex emotional expressive movements. A decrease in the volume and strength of contractions of the spastic muscles of the speech apparatus significantly changes the articulation of almost all speech sounds. In this case, it is necessary to perform various exercises to strengthen the muscles of the articulatory apparatus. The use of non-traditional exercises in work increases the effectiveness of work on correcting sound pronunciation.

Exercises for the masticatory-articulatory muscles and lower jaw mobility

1. Lowering and raising the lower jaw (opening and closing the mouth, first freely, and then with resistance: emphasis on fists placed under the chin).

2. Movement of the lower jaw forward with a count without pressing on the lower jaw with the tongue and with strong pressure (the tongue pushes the lower jaw when moving forward). It is better to combine the movements with breathing exercises: when moving forward, inhale through the nose, when closing the mouth, exhale through the mouth and pronounce the sound s or z.

3. Pushing the lower jaw forward (inhale) and then returning it back (exhale).

4. Pronounce sound combinations (for example, BAY, MAY, DAI, TAY). When pronouncing each of them, slowly tilt your head back and use your fingers to hold your chin in a straight position (some resistance is created in the muscles of the jaw and neck).

5. Slowly lower your head until your chin touches the upper part of your sternum, while pronouncing the sound combination MA several times, then raise your head and say the same.

6. Slowly turning your head, touch your chin alternately to your right and left shoulder, while pronouncing the sound combinations: TEA, KAY, GIVE, PAY (touch your shoulder for the sound Y.

Exercises for lips and cheeks

1 complex

The 1st complex is aimed at involving muscle groups in movement.

1) “Inflated balloon.” Puffing up both cheeks at the same time.

2) “Blown-out balloon.” Retraction of the cheeks into the oral cavity between the teeth.

3) “Rinse your mouth.” Distillation of air from one cheek to another.

4) “Kiss.” The closed lips are pulled forward with the proboscis and then returned to their normal position. The jaws are clenched.

5) “Let’s show our teeth.” With clenched jaws, the lips are strongly stretched to the sides, up, down, exposing both rows of teeth, pressed tightly against the gums, and then calmly close again. The grin helps pronounce the sounds i, s, z, p, b, m, so during this exercise you can pronounce these sounds.

6) “We drink air.” When inhaling, a proboscis is formed, while exhaling, a grin is made and the sounds s, z, and i are pronounced.

7) “How does a wolf click its teeth?” First, a grin is made with the opening of the mouth and closing of the lips (silently), then the grin is accompanied by opening of the mouth, followed by closing of the jaw and then closing of the lips.

8) “The wolf only scares.” A grin with a motionless open mouth, followed by closing both rows of teeth with the lips. At this time, the consonant sounds p, b, m are pronounced.

9) “Big trunk” or “Let’s give an elephant something to drink.” With the jaws open, retracting the lips with a wide tube or funnel.

10) “The elephant is calling the baby elephants.” Extending the lips into a narrow funnel as you exhale, then pronouncing the vowels u, o.

2 complex

The 2nd complex is carried out after the first, concentrating only on the lips alone. In exercises 1 – 6, the lips should not protrude.

1) “Touch your teeth with your lips.” The mouth is wide open. The lips are drawn inside the mouth, pressing tightly against the teeth.

2) “What does the bunny think?” Raising tightly compressed lips up (towards the nose) and down with tightly clenched jaws.

3) “Hare’s teeth.” By raising the upper lip with exposure, then the exercise is repeated with the pronunciation of the sounds f, v.

If you have a scar deformity of the upper lip, you can bite the lower lip, and then lift and lower the upper lip 5-6 times in a row, counting.

4) “Does the bunny have teeth at the bottom?” Pulling down the lower lip exposing only the lower teeth.

5) “What does the fish say?” Alternately raising and lowering both lips in 4 steps: a) raise the upper one, b) lower the lower one, c) lower the upper one, d) raise the lower one.

6) “We collect honey into barrels.” Drawing air under the upper lip and then the lower lip.

7) “Smacking: delicious honey!” Suction of the upper lip under the lower one with a sharp tearing of it when opening the mouth. Then suction of the lower lip under the upper teeth.

8) “Snorting horse.” Vibration of lips.

9) “Exercise for a baby elephant.” Movement of the lips with the proboscis to the left, to the right, then in the same way, but with stretched lips. Rotational movement of the lips with the proboscis (up, left, down, right - first separately, then together).

10) "Janitor". When the jaws are closed, the lower lip moves left and right “Lips are a brush. You can only clean the floor.” Then the same movements are carried out with the upper lip: “Cleaning the ceiling.” Closed lips move up to the nose and down: “Washing the window.” Breathing through the nose.

Gymnastics for the tongue

There are many articulation exercises for the language of different authors. All of them are aimed at developing articulatory structures for certain groups of sounds. When the basic postures and directions are mastered by the children, it is necessary to offer switching tasks: tongue “sting”, “cup”, “shovel”, up, down, etc. There is no need to rush, it is more important to make a slow, clear movement than a blurred one and fast. If the general muscle tone of the articulatory apparatus is weak, then it is especially useful to include muscle movements with strong tension in the exercises.

If your tongue is inactive, it is recommended to turn small diced crackers and candies over in your mouth, lick plates, the convex sides of spoons, the entire surface of the tip and the front part of the tongue. Licking a drop from the concave surface of the tongue strengthens the very tip of the tongue. All exercises related to protruding the tongue help lower its root.

These exercises help in developing articulatory skills for producing sounds. But it is not enough for a child to remember the position of the tongue, lips, and lower jaw. The speech organs must be tuned to a certain way. Then, depending on what sound will follow the given sound, muscle tension is adjusted, allowing you to save energy and ensure cohesion. Articulatory gymnastics with obstacles, which can be probes for aspiration, singing or pronouncing sounds, will be useful during articulatory movements.

One articulatory posture may be delayed to produce a long sound or shortened to produce short sounds, such as plosives. Therefore, we should not forget about developing the ability of the muscles to hold tension for a certain time. For this, articulation exercises are important, which allow you to fix a certain pose for a certain time (“Hold your tongue while I count”).

The greatest effect from any gymnastics comes when it is performed in a playful way, emotionally. The formation of any motor skill is acquired through training.

Last update: 05/14/2014

Body language refers to the nonverbal signals that we use in the process of communication. According to experts, these signals make up a huge part of daily communication. With the help of our facial expressions and our movements, significant amounts of information can be conveyed.
According to various researchers, from 50 to 70% of all communication is carried out through body language. Understanding body language is important, but it is equally important to be aware of other factors (context, for example), and to pay attention to cues in the aggregate.

Facial expressions

Think for a moment about how much information a person conveys with just their face. A smile can express approval or happiness, while a frown, on the contrary, can convey disapproval or difficulties. In some cases, our facial expressions can reveal our true feelings about a particular situation. Even if you say that you feel good, your look can tell people otherwise.
Using facial expressions you can express:

• happiness;
• sadness;
• anger;
• astonishment;
• disgust;
• fear;
• excitement;
• wish;
• contempt, etc.

Researcher Paul Ekman has proven the universality of different facial expressions by linking them to specific emotions - including joy, anger, fear, surprise and sadness.

Eyes

The eyes are often called the “window of the soul” for their ability to tell a lot about what a person is feeling or thinking. When you are talking with another person, paying attention to their eye movements is a natural and important part of the communication process. Among the general details that we pay attention to are eye contact (the person looks directly into your eyes or avoids meeting your gaze), blinking frequency, degree of pupil dilation. Therefore, when analyzing a person’s nonverbal signals, pay your attention first of all to them:

• Eye contact. If a person makes direct eye contact during a conversation, it can indicate interest and attention. However, prolonged contact can also mean a threat. On the other hand, looking down and looking away frequently may mean that the person is distracted, uncomfortable, or trying to hide their true feelings.
• Flashing. This is a natural movement; however, you need to pay attention to the blinking frequency. People blink more often when they are upset or uncomfortable. Infrequent blinking may indicate that a person is deliberately trying to control their eye movements. For example, a poker player may blink less frequently to hide the excitement caused by a hand in his hand.
• Pupil size. One of the most subtle signals is that the eyes transmit by changing the size of the pupils. Although pupil size is also affected by light levels, sometimes slight changes in pupil size can be caused by emotions. For example, a “languid” look, showing attraction to another person.

Mouth

Expressions and lip movements can also be helpful in reading body language. For example, biting the lower lip may mean that a person is feeling anxious, fearful, or insecure.
By covering his mouth, a person can only show politeness - if he yawns or coughs; but in some cases this may indicate, for example, an attempt to hide the truth. A smile is perhaps one of the most expressive signals, but even it can be interpreted in different ways. A smile can be genuine or used to express fake joy, sarcasm, or even cynicism. It is important to pay attention to the following signals:

• Pursed lips. They can serve as an indicator of disgust, disapproval or mistrust.
• Lip biting. People bite their lips when they are worried, anxious or stressed.
• Covered mouth. When people want to hide an emotional reaction (especially to something they themselves say), they may cover their mouth with their hand to hide a smile or grin.
• Movement of the corners of the lips. Small changes in lip position can also be subtle indicators of a person's condition. If the corners of the lips are slightly raised, the person most likely feels happy and optimistic. If they are slightly lowered, it can indicate sadness, disapproval or hostility.

Gesticulation

Gestures are the most obvious of signals. There are gestures that are common and easy to understand, but there are also those that take on different meanings depending on the culture. The most common gestures include:

• Clenched fist. It can indicate anger or solidarity.
• Finger gestures. They are used as gestures of approval and disapproval.
• "OK" gesture. The thumb and index finger forming a ring and the other three fingers straightened can, of course, be used to mean “all is well.” However, in some parts of Europe the same signal is used to indicate contempt, and in some countries in South America the gesture takes on a vulgar meaning.
• Gesture "Victoria". In some countries it means peace or victory. But in the UK and Australia it takes on an aggressive meaning if the back of the hand faces outwards.

Arms and legs

The position of the arms and legs can also be helpful in analyzing nonverbal cues. Crossed arms can show a defensive reaction, crossed legs - hostility or discomfort. If a person stands with his hands on his belt, this most likely means that he is ready for something and is in control of himself, and this signal may also indicate his aggressiveness. A person who is bored, anxious or angry holds his hands behind his back. Rapid finger movements or fidgeting may be a sign that a person is bored, impatient, or frustrated.

Pose

Our body position is an important element of nonverbal communication. The term "posture" refers not only to the position of the body, but also to the general physical form of a person. Posture can tell a lot about how a person feels, and also hint at personality characteristics - self-confidence, openness, submissiveness.
By sitting upright, for example, a person is oriented and paying attention to what is happening around him. Sitting bent forward shows boredom or indifference.
An open posture indicates friendliness and readiness for contact, a closed posture indicates hostility, a negative attitude and anxiety.

Personal space

Have you ever heard someone express their need for “personal space”? Have you ever started to feel awkward if someone stood too close to you? Proxemics deals with the distance between people, as well as their use of this distance. Just like body movements and facial expressions, the space between people can tell a lot about their relationships.
Anthropologist Edward T. Hall was able to describe the levels of social distance characteristic of different situations:

• intimate distance(up to 45 cm). This distance often indicates a close relationship or comfort that exists between people. This zone is characterized by manifestations of a friendly or intimate nature - hugs, whispers or touches.
• Personal distance(from 45 cm to 1.2 m). This distance is usually typical for people who are members of the same family or close friends. The closer people can comfortably be to each other during communication, the closer the relationship between them.
• Social distance(from 1.2 to 3.6 m). This distance is typical for communication between people who know each other. With someone you know well enough, such as a colleague, you can feel comfortable at a closer distance. If you don’t know another person well enough, for example, a postman, you will be more comfortable communicating with him at a distance of about 3.6 m.
• Public distance(more than 3.6 m). This distance is used for public speaking. A conversation with a class full of students or a presentation at work are good examples of this situation.

It is also important to note that the distance at which people feel comfortable can vary from culture to culture. One example is the difference between the cultures of North and South America. People in Latin American countries tend to feel more comfortable being closer to each other during interactions, while in North America people need more personal distance.

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Many people, even those not associated with public speaking as such, often still have to take on the function of a speaker, presenter or entertainer. This could be a presentation of a project or a report, holding an event, or simply telling an interesting story among friends. What can we say about those for whom performing is a profession? But it doesn’t matter at all whether a person performs professionally, is just learning this skill, or has nothing to do with it at all; in any case, correct articulation will always play into his hands, because thanks to her, all spoken words will sound intelligible, clear and precise, and the speech will be beautiful and memorable. This especially applies, of course, to those people who are directly involved in the performances. In this article we present to your attention 10 effective exercises to improve articulation.

Each of the exercises is aimed at training the muscles of the speech apparatus and improving their mobility. When performing, it is important to pay special attention to the fact that the load should be directed to specific muscle groups. It is also important that the muscles of the cervicobrachial region can work freely, and the pace of exercise should be slow - this helps to obtain the greatest effect from the exercises. Before performing the exercises, you must perform warm-up exercises for the speech apparatus. You can devote only 5-7 minutes to it, but the quality of practice will improve significantly.

Articulation gymnastics

Articulation gymnastics differs by type:

Gymnastics for the cheeks

1. Retracting and inflating the cheeks alternately
2. Distillation of air from one cheek first to the other cheek, then under the lower lip, then under the upper lip
3. Tension of the cheeks and lips with an attempt to push air out of the mouth
4. Retraction of the cheeks and simultaneous closing and opening of the lips

Gymnastics of the lower jaw

• Pressing your fists into the lower jaw and pressing your jaw onto your fists
• Various movements of the lower jaw: up and down, back and forth, circular

Gymnastics of the soft palate

1. Yawning with open mouth
2. Movement of the tongue, gathered into a “scapula”, to the soft palate and return to the alveoli - the base of the upper and lower teeth
3. Pronunciation of vowel sounds with yawns
4. Imitation of gargling

Lip gymnastics

• A tense smile with closed teeth and lips stretched out like a tube.
• Various movements of lips with closed teeth: up-down, left-right, circular
• Chewing lips
• Pulling the lips over the teeth and then smiling with the lips sliding over the teeth
• Lifting the upper lip exposing the upper teeth, then lifting the lower lip exposing the lower teeth
• Snort

Tongue gymnastics

1. Rotating the tongue in a circle in the space between the lips and teeth and holding the tongue under the right and left cheeks alternately
2. Chewing the tongue
3. Slapping tongue with lips
4. Pulling the tongue forward with a “needle”
5. Attempts to reach the chin and nose with the tongue
6. Folding the tongue into a “tube”, moving the “tube” back and forth and blowing air into it
7. Turning the tongue on different sides
8. Holding the tongue against the upper palate

After the articulatory gymnastics are completed and you are convinced that all parts of the speech apparatus have been developed, you can move on to the main exercises to improve articulation.

Exercises to improve articulation

Exercise 1

An exercise to feel the tip of the tongue - its hardness and activity in pronunciation. To do this, use your imagination: imagine that your tongue is a small hammer. Then hit it on the teeth with the tip, saying: yes-yes-yes-yes-yes. After this, practice pronouncing the letters “T-D”.

Exercise 2

Exercise to free the larynx and tongue. Its essence is that you need to quickly take a short breath through your nose and exhale completely through your mouth. The exhalation should also be sharp and should be accompanied by the sound “Fu”. The same exercise can be supplemented with an exercise to strengthen the muscles of the larynx: pronounce the letters “K-G” several times.

Exercise 3

Exercise for rapid activation of the labial muscles. You need to puff out your cheeks and release the accumulated air with a sharp clap through pursed lips, while vigorously pronouncing the letters “P-B”.

Exercise 4

An exercise to practice the skill of drawing air before each new phrase. Take any poem or excerpt from a work and consciously take a deep breath before each new phrase. Try not to forget about this so that you develop a habit. And you also need to take into account three points: breathing should be silent, at the beginning of each phrase you should keep your lips slightly open, and after the end of each sound you should immediately close your mouth so that the ending is not “chewed.”

Exercise 5

Exercise for proper air distribution. Typically, a person requires more breathing when speaking loudly, but speaking softly often requires greater control of exhalation. Practice pronouncing phrases in a low and loud voice and determine how much air you need for each of them. Combine this technique with the previous one.

Exercise 6

An exercise for smooth pronunciation of vowels in a single flow and clear pronunciation of consonants within this flow. Choose any poem (or several lines from it) and do it as follows: first, eliminate all consonants from the lines and pronounce only the vowels evenly, stretching them out a little. After this, begin to insert clear and quick consonants into the stream of vowels, trying to ensure that the stream of vowels remains as sonorous.

Exercise 7

Diction exercise. It is a simple reading of tongue twisters. Choose for yourself several tongue twisters with different letter combinations and begin to hone your pronunciation. Slowly at first, measuredly. Then increase the pace. Watch the rhythm, control diction, intelligibility and expressiveness.

Exercise 8

Another exercise to improve diction. It consists in the fact that at the end of each word you need to pay special attention to sharply emphasizing its ending. This will make the pronunciation of the word clearer and more expressive.

Exercise 9

Exercise to improve the pronunciation of sounds. It is used for those sounds that are most difficult for you to pronounce. Take a dictionary, open the letter that is causing you difficulty, and read all the words in a row that have a sound that is difficult for you, listening carefully to it. Through repeated repetitions, pronunciation will improve. In addition to this exercise, you can use a voice recorder to track your progress: record all the words you speak, then listen to the recordings and work on mistakes.

Exercise 10

An exercise to develop the timbre and acoustic properties of the voice. It includes the development of the muscles of the pharynx and tongue. You need to silently pronounce the letters “A-E-O” 10 times, while trying to open not the mouth, but the pharynx cavity.

And as a small bonus, another cool and effective technique for improving the overall quality of not only articulation, but also intros in general is working with a mirror. Choose a passage of prose or a poem that you remember and read it while watching your reflection in the mirror. Track your facial expressions, movements of lips, eyes, eyebrows, cheekbones. Listen to your voice. The main evaluation criteria should be aesthetics, naturalness, harmony, as well as psychological and physical comfort. You must ensure that you like yourself, so that the sound of your voice is pleasant to you, and your facial expressions and gestures evoke exclusively positive emotions.

Naturally, these exercises are not exhaustive and the only ones of their kind. And they should only serve as pointers for you in working on your articulation. If you wish, you can find a huge number of similar exercises on the Internet or specialized literature. But to summarize, we can make a brief summary and highlight a few main principles:

• Of particular importance in articulation training are the systematic nature of exercises and their conscious control.
• It is very important to regularly work in front of the mirror
• During training, you must be demanding of yourself, be able to look (listen) to yourself from the outside
• It is necessary to do numerous repetitions of unpronounceable sounds until you feel a state of complete comfort when pronouncing them.
• Particular attention should be paid to working with muscular and emotional tensions
• Progress significantly speeds up listening to audio and viewing video materials with recordings of people with excellent articulation

Be guided in your practice by these principles, and the desired result will very soon make itself felt. And the first tangible effect will appear at the initial stage. Remember that developing articulation is recommended not only for singers, professional presenters, lecturers, speakers or actors, but also for any person in general, if only for the simple reason that we all live in society and we constantly have to interact with other people.

We wish you good luck with your articulation work. Speak beautifully!

To train your articulation and improve your mood, we suggest you take a short test:

1. Try turning your lower lip inside out without using your hands and with your mouth closed.
2. Try to do the same, but with your mouth open
3. Repeat point No. 2 at the mirror

Jack Schafer, a former FBI special agent, psychology professor, and behavioral analysis consultant, in his book “Turning on Charm Using the Secret Services Method,” says that the lips of the interlocutor can tell a lot to an attentive observer.

Fake smile

Both psychologists and simply observant people have long known that smiles can be genuine and fake. Characteristic signs of a sincere smile: raised corners of the mouth and the appearance of wrinkles around the eyes. A fake smile usually comes out crooked and out of sync. If a person smiles sincerely, his cheeks rise and wrinkles appear under the eyes and at the outer corners of the eyes. With a fake smile, the corners of the mouth do not rise and there are no folds around the eyes.

People sincerely smile when their desire to communicate is genuine. If you notice a fake smile, this is a sign that something is going wrong. An artificial smile or its absence means that the person is not interested in making acquaintances or continuing the conversation.

Pursed lips

A person automatically purses his lips or folds them into a bow if he is not happy with something. This facial signal can be interpreted as disagreement or protest. Pursed lips also indicate that the other person has said something that contradicts his own thoughts. Knowing this gives you a huge advantage. By noticing that a person is pursing his lips before you have finished expressing your thought, you have a chance to make him change his mind before he has time to express his opinion out loud. Because if a person says something out loud, then he prefers to be consistent and stick to what he said.

For example, imagine that a husband says to his wife: “Darling, I’ll now prove to myself that we can afford a new car.” And then you notice how your wife purses her lips. You understand that she has doubts and is ready to energetically object to you. You just need to immediately bring new arguments before she has time to express her thoughts out loud. Otherwise, it will be almost impossible to convince her to agree to the purchase. This technique can also be used perfectly in conversations with husbands.

Pursed lips

If the upper and lower lips of the interlocutor are tightly closed, it means that he wants to say something, but is holding himself back. Suspects often purse their lips before confessing to a crime. They want to confess, but involuntarily purse their lips so as not to give themselves away.

Lip biting

Biting the upper or lower lip is another eloquent facial movement. At this moment, the interlocutor wants to say something, but for some reason does not dare to do it. This is what the old saying "bite your lip" means - to refrain from speaking your mind.

During a conversation, try to notice this nonverbal signal. This is a good sign to encourage the person to speak up. Say something like, “It sounds like you have an opinion about this. Would you mind sharing?" Many will be surprised by your ability to read their minds and your attentiveness, and will be glad that you show sincere interest.

Touching lips

Touching the lips means that the person is confused by the topic of conversation. Touching your lips distracts attention from the subject being discussed and reduces anxiety. If the person touches his lips with his fingers or a pencil to test the waters, you can clarify your assumption: “I think you are embarrassed to talk about this.” By doing so, you give the person the opportunity to confirm or refute the statement and explain their reaction. And your interlocutor will be pleasantly surprised by your ability to notice such the smallest details.

Lip touching can be used effectively in both business and personal communication. For example, if you are discussing the merits of a product in private with a potential client, notice that he thoughtfully strokes his lips with his fingers. When you notice this gesture, say something like: “You must be confused because you have never used such a thing before.” Your words will encourage the customer to express concern about the quality of the product or service. Once you understand what's bothering him, you can adjust your offer to successfully sell your product.

Based on materials from the book “Turning on the charm using the methods of the secret services”

It is impossible to imagine your life without kisses; with their help you can express a whole range of feelings: gratitude, tenderness, affection, respect and, of course, love. They are the essential companions of love, serve as the beginning of a serious relationship, and no couple in love can do without them. Therefore, sooner or later, every person wonders how to kiss correctly. This topic is especially of interest to those who have never had the opportunity to do this.

Before the first kiss

Usually, failures during the first kiss happen due to the fact that people constantly think about it, are afraid of leaving an unpleasant impression or appearing incompetent, or, on the contrary, they express themselves too actively, trying to show themselves as capable and experienced. Therefore, you should not get hung up on it.

While kissing, try to relax and enjoy yourself. Forget about memorized movements, rely only on your sensations and feelings.

However, it is worth remembering that your partner also wants to be kissed. At the same time, it is very important that your jaws move synchronously, try to get into the rhythm of your loved one’s movements, do not immediately seize the initiative, a little later you will be able to set the rhythm yourself.

When kissing, do not be afraid to touch your partner; you can stroke his hair, face, shoulders, etc.

All your actions should be gentle and relaxed.

Try not to rush and not to delay the first kiss too much; it is better if it is short-lived.

Not everyone manages to enjoy a kiss for the first time. This is due to the fact that most of the attention is paid to assessing the situation, as well as one’s own actions. But as soon as you manage to get rid of these thoughts, relax and completely surrender to the process, you will understand how pleasant it is to kiss.

There is nothing incomprehensible or difficult in the art of kissing; everyone can learn to do it correctly. First of all, you need to make sure that you are ready for the kiss. There should be no unpleasant odors coming from your mouth, as they can repel even the most passionate lover. You should also keep your teeth and tongue clean. To achieve this, in addition to toothpaste, use special fresheners and mouth rinses.

Now we can take a closer look at the kissing process itself:

After waiting for the right moment, you can start kissing. To do this, slowly begin to tilt your head towards your partner until your lips touch. At the same time, pull your lips forward slightly so that they remain relaxed. After contact, close your eyes and focus on the sensations.

Without haste, gently kiss one of your partner’s lips with your two lips, ideally it should be between your lips. At the same time, lightly compress your lips. To determine the grip strength and practice, you can squeeze your index finger with your lips. This kiss should last about 2-4 seconds.

After this, lean back about 4 centimeters, open your eyes and look at your loved one. This point needs to be given special attention, as it will help you determine whether it is worth continuing or whether it is better to stop. Monitor your partner's reaction, if it is positive, you can move on.

Start kissing one of your loved one's lips again, then move to the other and back again. At the same time, you can suck it lightly or move your tongue over it. You can also use your teeth and start lightly biting your lip, but you should be very careful here so as not to hurt your loved one. When kissing, be sure to watch your partner’s reaction and give him the opportunity to kiss you too.

French Kiss

This is a very intimate type of kiss in which one partner touches the lips, mouth and tongue of the other partner with his tongue. Usually it becomes a continuation of a kiss on the lips, but can also occur separately. If you and your lover have never kissed in this way, you don’t need to immediately put your tongue in his mouth, try to act gradually and tactfully, taking into account the situation and your partner’s reaction.

Where to begin:

So, first you need to know your partner's reaction. So start with a simple kiss, then open your mouth slightly and run the tip of your tongue over your loved one’s lips and wait until he responds. In this case, the guy can take active action himself. If he doesn’t dare, then open your lips a little wider and very slowly spread his lips with your tongue. Then move your tongue back slightly and wait for his reaction. Repeat this action until your tongues touch.

The video below will more clearly demonstrate to you how to kiss correctly. Please note that the video shows a kiss from partners who have long passed the stage of the first kiss and can afford much more. You can find a visual aid to the first kiss in the video at the end of this article.

Passionate French kiss with tongue

French kiss technique

1. Try to behave naturally, relax, discard shyness and excitement.
2. You can make any movements with your tongue: suck easily, move from side to side, touch slightly, etc., the main thing is that your loved one likes it. Explore, add new movements, and you can easily determine his tastes. Just remember that when kissing, all manipulations with the tongue must be performed smoothly and with moderate force, so as not to cause discomfort to your partner.
3. To begin with, you can run your tongue along the inside of your lips; men really like this, since one of the erogenous zones is located there.
4. Tongue sucking. While kissing, you can lightly suck your partner's tongue. It may be quite difficult for you to catch it right away, but soon you will learn to do it quickly. Suck the guy's tongue like a cocktail straw. At the same time, you may need to press closer to your partner so that he does not recoil in surprise. But as soon as the guy relaxes, you can start sucking his tongue with pulsating movements. Such caresses usually give the partner great pleasure.
5. Tongue rotation. You can make rotational movements with your tongue when kissing, this gives great pleasure to many. To do this, touch your partner's tongue with yours and begin to make clockwise rotational movements around it.
6. Simultaneous movements of the tongue. Usually one of the partners initiates the kiss, so at first he acts independently. But there are also situations when a couple begins to kiss using the tongue at the same time. At the same time, a kind of game occurs when the partners seem to catch up with each other with their tongues.
7. Pressing on the tongue. You can press on the tongue with such force that it would be pleasant for you. In this case, the partner may, as it were, resist in response, pressing on your tongue.
8. The force of pressure on the lips. The lips can be applied with different strengths. It is recommended to start with a soft, gentle touch, and after a little time you can add intensity. Change the pressure on your lips and the pace of the kiss: sometimes weakly, sometimes quickly, sometimes slowly. Constant change and variety are the basis of any kiss.
9. Duration of the kiss. The duration of a kiss can be completely different; the optimal time is from 0.5 to 5 minutes. But this figure is very individual, for some one minute is enough, while for others half an hour is not enough. The fact that the kiss was successful is indicated by slight excitement and slight shortness of breath.

What is better not to do when French kissing:

• When kissing, you should not bite your tongue, since even the most gentle and light biting can give your partner unpleasant sensations.
• Also, do not stick your tongue too deeply, as this can also cause discomfort.
• There is no need to focus on just one language, make the process varied, alternate different types of kisses.
• Don't grab your partner's lips or tongue too hard or too often.
• Don't drool. Watch your salivation, if it is too strong, alternate different types of kisses.
• Don't lick your partner's entire face and mouth - why be like a dog.

Whatever your experience in kissing, never be afraid to experiment, because only through trial and error will you be able to perfect your technique. Kiss your loved one as your heart tells you, and then you will remember these wonderful moments for the rest of your life.

What not to do while kissing

1) Don't try to look at your partner. Just close your eyes and enjoy the kiss. If during a kiss your partner opens his eyes slightly and notices that you are looking at him carefully, this may confuse him.

2) Don't try to talk or interject while kissing. A kiss is an absorbing process, if your partner is drowning in the kiss, he simply may not hear what you say, or, on the contrary, will move away from your lips in order to better understand what you are saying.

3) Do not try to passionately pull your partner’s hair while kissing, as you may have seen in some erotic scenes in movies. If you just want to repeat what you saw in the movies, it can be executed simply ridiculously.

4) Don't open your mouth wide. A kiss is primarily the interaction of the lips and tongue of the partners; do not try to eat your gentleman.

5) Do not try to lick your partner’s face with your tongue; the kissing area is your partner’s lips and tongue. Everything that goes beyond this zone can already be considered preliminary caresses before the start of intimacy.

Video instruction: how to kiss correctly for the first time