An array of kissing techniques are in the Kama Sutra described in richly details. Given that very little if none has changed as regards kissing since Vatsyayana compiled his treatises. Such variations may be held up-to-date and relevant up until today. From subtle contact to intimate tongue penetration, each kind of kiss specifically produces potently emotional response in both lovers.

The Kama sutra regards kissing as an art and specially prizes the mouth.
Considering the mouth a sacred temple only to be shared when a man and a woman are very much in love with each other.

A good kissing can heighten all our senses, as in tasting the flavor of one's mouth, the scent of one's skin, the warmth of one's touch, the sound of one's breathing and the precedentedly glance before one springs into action. Kissing shouldn't encompass just the mouth and the tongue, for the body should be brought into play in a whole as partner complementation.

In the same way, kissing should enlighten pleasure and heighten libido, for all that, partners shouldn't choke in a war of tongues. Kissing should be done moderately, it should not be continued for a long time, and should be done alternately. On subsequent occasions however the reverse of all this may take place, and moderation will not be necessary, it may continue for a long time, and for the purpose of kindling love.

Treatises point out to which kiss best suits each specific circumstance. Therefore approaching each one as an important aspect of the conquering method and essential stage of the loving-game, hence capable of revealing a great deal of each sex-partner.

Vatsyayana however thinks that anything can tale place at any time, for love does not care for time or order.

It is said by some that kissing is viewed and dealt in the same way as hugs, or scratching with nails or fingers, but all these things should be done generally before sexual union takes place.