Here’s Why Neck Kisses Are So Underrated

I know we all say that PDA is disgusting, but that’s only true when you’re not involved. When you are getting up close and intimate with someone, we can all agree that neck kisses are the way to go. Not sold? Here’s why neck kisses are underrated.

  1. They show great intimacy. It’s not like you have your tongues out; kissing your partner’s neck shows that they trust you. Also, it’s relatively discrete if you’re just starting to gauge what level of PDA you want to become comfortable with. It makes you feel special and he can also whisper sweet nothings in your ear.
  2. They’re cute. Everyone gets jealous when they see ‘those’ couples who are so comfortable with each other that they can meld together in such an intimate way. Plus, it’s way cuter than just macking in the middle of the street. You will get far fewer disapproving glances from old people this way.
  3. They show trust. This is particularly true if you’re ticklish normally. Sharing neck kisses with your partner shows that they trust you and you trust them because you’re allowing them access to such a sensitive area. There’s an inherent intimacy in them that’s different from regular kisses. Neck kisses are the real big hitter in terms of demonstrating closeness. It’s what you want to be able to see in your partner, that they’re comfortable and happy around you. When you’re both relaxed, you can really fit into the vibe of the relationship.
  4. They’re parent-approved PDA. Well, mostly approved. This is a move that you can pull in front of your parents or when you’re introducing your parents to your partner. By demonstrating your connection and also your love for each other, they will be able to see how you feel about each other.
  5. Neck kisses demonstrate that you know how to make them squeal. There is a certain level of confidence and assuredness in kissing someone’s neck. It shows that you understand how their body responds to yours. The fact that you know that is enough, but it doesn’t hurt that people around you understand that you can please them too.
  6. It means that the sex is likely incredible. You kiss someone’s neck as a gesture of love, but also because you know it’s an important erogenous zone in foreplay. It means that you’re happy to make them feel good, and that’s key in a relationship.

More reasons neck kisses are so underrated

  1. They’re a bit cheeky. I think when some of the stresses of relationships and life get to be difficult, knowing that you have a fun way of expressing your connection is really valuable. Things don’t always have to be do-or-die or intensely serious. Neck kisses show that you know how to have fun.
  2. They’re often unexpected. Sometimes it’s nice to feel swept off your feet when you least expect it. I’m not just talking about a peck on the cheek from your childhood sweetheart here. Neck kisses are underrated because it’s all about pleasure. It’s an action between you and your partner, and that’s so meaningful.
  3. The bad boy always kisses the good girl’s neck in the movies. It’s a classic move. Everyone recognizes those scenes from ’80s films where the bad-boy lead leans in to kiss the girl-next-door and everyone swoons. That’s the power that neck kisses have.
  4. Everyone will be jealous. This is because neck kisses show such intimacy without the need to prove it to everyone. Where other couples might dance in the streets or make out in the middle of the movie theatre, this is a classy gesture. You’re saying that you love someone without shoving it in people’s faces. People will respect that rather than disapprove of other types of PDA.
  5. It’s a way of claiming someone. Honestly, no matter how much of a feminist you are, we all want to feel wanted. It shows that our partners are attracted to us. That validation is important. More so, neck kisses are a strong way of claiming someone because they’re personal and intimate but don’t necessarily have the same immature aggression as a hickey. It’s a more adult way of doing things.
  6. They’re sexy. There are no two ways about it: receiving kisses on your neck will always send a shiver down your spine. It’s also really empowering to kiss someone else’s neck because you can show your partner how perfectly aligned you are with each other.
  7. They keep things PG-13. This is a move you can pull pretty much anywhere. Even schools shouldn’t have too much of an issue with it because, on the surface of things, it’s quite a modest gesture. We know that it’s not, but it’s not a snog or full make-out session. It’s like a loophole when you want to show your partner affection in public.
  8. They work well with snuggling. When you’re relaxing with your partner at home, nuzzling into their neck and kissing them, or whispering in their ear demonstrates that they have become a place of home to you. You’re super comfortable with each other, but still interested in exploring each other’s bodies. It’s the gold standard of PDA.
Hannah has a Masters degree in Romantic and Victorian literature in Scotland and spends her spare time writing anything from essays to short fiction about the life and times of the frogs in her local pond! She loves musical theatre, football, anything with potatoes, and remains a firm believer that most of the problems in this world can be solved by dancing around the kitchen to ABBA. You can find her on Instagram at @_hannahvic.
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