May I kiss you?

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  • By Senior Airman Nathan Maysonet
  • 47th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs
LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas --  A nationally-renowned expert in healthy dating will be coming to Laughlin's Anderson Hall to speak Feb. 13, 9-11 a.m.

Author Mike Domitrz will be discussing the importance of asking that special someone for permission before being intimate.

"Asking takes away all the pressures and eliminates potential confusion," said Domitrz. "Plus, when you learn how easy it is, you discover how romantic asking can be."

Some of the concerns people have with asking before kissing is that it might ruin the moment or make them feel foolish, explained Domitrz. Such thoughts are far from the truth.

"The greatest reward of asking is that you are giving your partner the opportunity to say whether he or she wants to do what you want," said Domitrz. "You are giving your partner complete respect. Asking protects both of you from being involved in an uncomfortable situation."

Those attending the event, which is free and open to all of Team XL and their families, will get instructions on how to download Domitrz's book "May I kiss You?" for free and will get a free shirt and earn the chance to win other prizes.

The event also counts as credit for the 2013 Sexual Assault Prevention and Response annual training requirements.

"By attending, both men and women, married or single, can gain a better understanding of how to communicate effectively before jumping into a physical relationship," said Sabrina Pena, 47th Flying Training Wing sexual assault response coordinator.

For more information on Domitrz's program, visit www.safedateproject.com or call the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office at 298-4545.

"Asking first is not lame or silly," said Pena. "It's the best way to make sure you understand your partner's feelings before moving forward."