What is how to give a hickey?

Giving a hickey involves using your lips to create suction on someone's skin, typically on the neck. Here's what you need to know:

• Consent is Key: Always, always get clear and enthusiastic consent from your partner before giving them a hickey. Make sure they are comfortable with it.

• The Technique:

  • Open your lips slightly and press them firmly against the skin.
  • Suck on the skin for 20-30 seconds. The intensity of the suction determines how dark the hickey will be. Start light and increase the pressure if they're comfortable.
  • You can also nibble gently for added sensation.
  • Release your lips.

• Location: The neck is the most common spot, but you can also give hickeys on the chest, shoulder, or inner thigh. Be mindful of where the hickey will be visible and again, ensure your partner is okay with the location.

• Visibility: Be aware that hickeys are essentially bruises and can last for several days or even a couple of weeks. Consider whether your partner needs to keep the hickey hidden from family, work, or other social situations.

• Aftercare: There's not much you can do to immediately make a hickey disappear. Cold compresses can help reduce swelling initially. After a day or two, a warm compress can encourage blood flow and help it fade faster.