Remember, those li'l red welts are meant to woo, not bruise. While you're telling the world, "Look, I was here," make sure your lady doesn't declare a "never again" simultaneously! The all important stamp-mark of love isn't all about digging your teeth; so we suggest you heed our lessons on how to master the art of love bites...
Seekh le...

Aankhon mein aankhen daal dekh le...that's what you're supposed to do as your partner surrenders to the beast in you. Unless you don't want to prove your ownership publicly, target sensual zones like the earlobes or inner thighs where the impact is maximum, and the visibility minimum. Else, give your coveted tattoo peck on the neck. Even as you sync the act with the pleasure evident in his/her eyes, make sure it comes across as totally effortless. You don't want seem like a bunch of nerves in bed, do you?

Belly good

A relatively unexplored erogenous zone is the belly. Not only it's safely hidden from unwanted eyes (a lift of the shirt can be a quick- reveal for friends), it also provides a flat surface against which you can easily create good suction. Choose a spot that your lover is most comfy with, and turn a loving Dracula just for 30 seconds to create the magic that'll get darker and bigger in the coming hours.

Pout perfect

Never really had the courage to go all the way? Here's how to do it perfectly - curve your lips to an 'O', leaving your mouth slightly open in the middle. Suck in for half a minute. As the skin starts to respond, start nibbling gently. When the moaning grows harder, turn it into a groan by sinking in deep, gradually. Hear him/her scream? Stop, silly!

Hide 'n' seek

Okay, so getting and giving one can be a lot of fun, but a hickey peep in the boardroom is something you'd certainly want to steer clear of, no? Here's how to cover up - apply an icecube, or a cold compress, if not a spoon kept in the freezer for a few minutes. Repeat till the marks lighten. Or, conceal the hickey with make-up.
The most effective is a green-tinted concealer, as it's designed to negate red skin tones. Apply a foundation directly on, and all around the hickey, so it's not obvious you're hiding something. Wear turtlenecks or scarves. Style your hair (if it's long enough) so that it hangs over the hickey. Or, wear a strategically placed piece of jewellery.