If you tried it and didn’t like it, the last thing the other guy needs is you going postal and destroying yourself with regret. Read more: Having sex with a man doesn't make you gay You should be prepared for feeling a bit weirded out, uncomfortable or, equally as likely, totally euphoric and eager to do nothing else until your heart creaks to its final beat. Some people need to taste before they turn against it.

If you’re not quite sure you want to do it, but decide to try it anyway, that’s up to you. Consent is important in any exchange, but, well, with society being what it is and men being who we are, two men kissing comes with its own higher stakes. Make sure they want to do it too, don’t forget.

Don’t let yourself be coerced, either by the guy himself or associated peer pressure, into swapping spit with anyone. If you’ve never kissed a guy before, and the opportunity presents itself, you might think, “What the hell, let’s just go for it”, but this has the potential to be a bad idea. Whether you’ve never kissed a guy before, are kissing a new guy for the first time or just want a quick refresher, some of this might come in handy.

And if you’re kissing someone new, it’s even better. Like snowflakes or strains of the common cold, no two snogs are ever the same. With kissing, every time can feel like the first time.