What to Do After a Bad First Kiss? Honest Advice That Helps

So... it was awkward. Now what?

Well, let me start by saying: you're not alone. Seriously.
The number of bad first kiss stories I’ve heard (and, um, experienced firsthand)? Too many. Mine? It involved a nose bump, way too much tongue, and me whispering “oops” in the middle of it. Romantic, right?

So if you just had a kiss that felt off — sloppy, stiff, tooth-clashy, weirdly fast, or just meh — you’re probably wondering what the hell that means for your connection. The good news? A bad kiss doesn’t automatically mean it’s doomed.

Let’s walk through it together — messy emotions, mixed signals, minty aftermath and all.

Take a breath (don’t spiral just yet)

One kiss isn’t the whole story

I get it. You’re overanalyzing the angle, the timing, the vibe. Maybe you’re thinking, "Was it me? Was it them? Did I miss a signal? Why did my lip go numb?"

But honestly? First kisses are often weird.
You're nervous. They're nervous. Sometimes it’s the timing, sometimes it's dry lips or nerves or too much pressure to make it perfect. It doesn’t mean there’s no chemistry — it just means you're human.

Actually, I was talking to my friend Jamie about this last week. She said her first kiss with her now-boyfriend was “like kissing a wet robot.” A year later? They’re ridiculously in sync. So yeah. Don’t panic.

Talk it out… or don’t (yet)

Read the room

If it was a mutual “ehh” moment and you’re both laughing about it? That’s great. Humor is a lifesaver in this kind of situation.

But if you’re not sure how the other person felt, maybe hold off on bringing it up right away. Give it some space, especially if you're still feeling kind of embarrassed.

That said — if you're comfortable, being real about it can actually be sweet. I once told a guy, “Hey, that kiss was kinda weird, huh?” He laughed and said, “Thank God you said that. I thought I botched it.” Instant tension relief.

Should you try again?

Absolutely. But differently.

Unless there were serious red flags (like disrespect, lack of consent, or super uncomfortable vibes), one bad kiss isn’t a dealbreaker.

Next time, try something more relaxed. Less pressure. More build-up. Maybe hold hands, flirt a little longer, lean in slowly. Let the kiss come to you instead of chasing it like a high school romcom.

You’d be surprised how different a second kiss can feel when you're more connected. (I speak from experience. That “meh” kiss I had in college? The second one was like butter. Soft, warm, and totally worth the wait.)

What if the second kiss is also bad?

Time to reassess the chemistry

Okay, here’s the honest bit: physical chemistry does matter. It’s not everything, but it’s something.

If you try a second (or even third) kiss and it still feels super off — no spark, no rhythm, zero butterflies — that might be a sign that you just don’t vibe that way. And that’s okay.

I’ve dated people I clicked with intellectually, emotionally, all the things — but when it came to kissing? Nada. And yeah, we had to face that. Better early than later.

Don’t beat yourself up (please)

Kissing is a skill. Not a test.

If you're worried you were the problem — maybe you panicked, missed your cue, felt tense — guess what? You can totally learn.

Everyone gets better at kissing with communication, comfort, and practice. Like dancing, or cooking, or parallel parking (okay, maybe not that one). You don’t have to be a kissing god your first time out.

Honestly? Some of the best kissers I know admitted they were “terrible” at first. The secret? They listened, adapted, and didn’t make it weird.

So cut yourself some slack. You showed up. You tried. That’s already kind of brave.

Final thoughts: a bad kiss isn't the end

So... what to do after a bad first kiss?

• Don’t overthink it (easier said than done, I know)

• Give it another shot if the connection feels right

• Talk about it if it feels natural

• Don’t confuse one awkward moment with total incompatibility

• And above all — laugh it off if you can

Because honestly? Someday you might look back and realize that “bad” kiss was just the start of something really good. Or, at the very least, a great story to tell your friends over wine.

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