The Art of Kissing

Everyone remembers a great kiss.

But what actually makes one unforgettable?

Is it technique? Timing? Tension? Eye contact? Confidence? Novelty? The way someone lingers just a second longer than you expected?

In this playful, research-backed workshop, we'll explore the psychology, science, and artistry of kissing. You'll discover what research tells us about why we kiss, how kissing shapes attraction and attachment, and why one kiss can leave you thinking about someone for weeks while another is instantly forgettable.

Throughout the evening, we'll experiment with different styles of kissing through guided exercises designed to build awareness, anticipation, communication, and chemistry. We'll explore everything from teasing and playful kisses to slow, passionate, affectionate, and cinematic kisses—all at your own comfort level.

Come with someone you'd love to kiss. Bring a partner, a date, a friend with benefits, or someone you've been looking for an excuse to get closer to.

You'll spend the evening kissing only the person you came with, with optional opportunities to learn from other couples—watching each other kiss, stealing great moves, and giving playful direction like slower, softer, more teasing, or more dramatic.

// your host: Niki Davis-Fainbloom \

Niki Davis-Fainbloom is a sex educator, writer, and relationship coach. Her work sits somewhere between science, education, and play. She has led more than 500 workshops for audiences including Planned Parenthood, NYU, and the United Nations, bringing research and practical tools to life through humor, conversation, and fun and ridiculous activities.

Niki holds a master’s degree in psychology from NYU and has studied sexuality at the Kinsey Institute. Her writing has appeared in Cosmopolitan, Refinery29, and Insider. Her first book, Fetish: Smash Taboos and Celebrate What Turns You On, comes out October 27, 2026.

Follow her on Instagram:@missbloomsexeducator.