Sex File: Why is he such a bad kisser? 

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What do I do? I've met a wonderful man, the sex is great and I really like him, but sometimes I can't believe we got this far - the kissing is not good at all. It's either a brief peck or too strong a tongue.

It's not something you should ignore, because kissing is a fundamental indicator of romantic compatibility. On the cortical homunculus - the neurological 'map' that illustrates how the brain senses and controls parts of the body - the lips, mouth and tongue occupy about five times more space than the genitals. Obviously, a lot of that sensory input comes from taste, but the information that we get from kissing someone is hugely important too.