By Michelle Carney

If there was ever a day to celebrate your lips, it's Valentine's Day. While we certainly don't need a national holiday to encourage romance, it sure is a good excuse to engage in some good old fashioned kissin'.

Before you put Cupid's arrow into play, have a little fun priming your pucker. Ensure every smooch is as sweet as honey, as rich as chocolate with my "love potion prescription."

Finding the guy not included.

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