“You can wipe all you want, but best practice requires soap and water. Remnants are not desired. If you can’t handle a good thorough clean, at least get yourself some baby wipes and run a couple past your ass.”— Dana Cartwright, complex.com
“Shower Before You Do ItA lot of the time, girls don't feel confident during sex because they're worrying about how their bodies look or how they smell. You can't change how you look overnight, but you can ensure that you smell delicious. Plus, a shower will leave you feeling fresh and clean, and wha…”— Jessica Booth, gurl.com
“If you’re behind on your, er, landscaping, you definitely haven’t gotten any action in awhile.”— Charli Penn, essence.com
“Good oral hygiene is an important aspect of life in general, especially when you’re trying to get a guy to kiss you! If your mouth smells rancid, there is no way he’s going to lean in for the kill. Always keep some mints in your purse to pop after eating or drinking anything. Avoid chewing gum thoug…”— Valerie, enkivillage.com
“Not being fresh. You don’t have to be fresh out the shower to hop in the sack with your lover, but you do need to freshen up first. This includes your breath. (No one’s a fan of garlic or onion breath.)”— Charli Penn, essence.com
“They don't take care of their hygiene. Be aware of your overall health and hygiene. If you know you're going on a hot date with your honey, shower, shave and lotion yourself up with your favorite body lotion. Be aware of any infections and take good care of your health.”— Julie Orlov, yourtango.com
“If you’re continually getting chest breakouts near where your bras hit your skin, the bra may be to blame. Make sure to keep them nice and clean.”— Rachel Claire, xovain.com
“Try wet wipes. The occasional use of a wet wipe or a baby wipe can help get rid of residue. Use wipes that are fragrance-free and only clean the outside.”— David Wolfe, davidwolfe.com
“Have mints on hands at all times. You can easily swallow a mint when you're about to kiss someone. That way, you can be assured that your breath is fresh and clean.”— Marcelina Hardy, dating.lovetoknow.com
“We’ve already covered the topic of fresh breath, but to secure a great first kiss it’s important to consider how the rest of you is smelling, too. You’re going to be in close proximity to another person, so sweatiness or B.O. will be seriously off-putting for your date.”— Madeleine Holden, askmen.com
“Good kissers keep calm and carry balm. No one can hate when your gloss game is strong, but actually mashing that onto a human's face is gross and cruel and no. Bae is probs trying to kiss your actual lips, not your Melon Mango Primer, so stick to that good ol' neutral lip balm.”— Bernadette Anat, seventeen.com