Meeting up wasn’t as awkward as you thought it might have been. The dinner—and the conversation over it—was brilliant. You discovered that you have several things in common, one of which is your mutual love for pot (the chances!), and now, as the evening blossoms and the prerolls come out, the flame you use to light up that joint isn’t the first spark of the evening—and it sure as hell isn’t the last.

Or maybe, this isn’t your first date. Perhaps you and your partner’s makeout game is already on point and has been for quite some time. Your mutual love of weed has made you a better and more attentive lover in the process, resulting in the significant improvement of your relationship over the days, months, or years.

Whatever your situation looks like, making out while stoned is an electric experience. Many personal accounts—and some scientific evidence—already credit cannabis with making sex that much more incredible , so why wouldn’t making out while stoned be amazing as well?

Here are some ways cannabis makes for hot foreplay.

A make-out session can feel exceptionally steamy when you’re high.

Weed can heighten sensory perception. When you’re high, your brain processes sensations more vividly, so touch, taste, and even the emotional aspects of kissing can feel more intense.

Many people feel more open and connected, which can make kissing high feel more intense, intimate, and meaningful.

There’s a reason people on dating apps are quick to share their 420-friendly status. Some platforms, like OkCupid, even let users tag themselves as cannabis-friendly, and there’s HighThere!, an app specifically for weed smokers to connect.

Smoking together and kissing someone who smokes weed too has a way of breaking down barriers and creating a relaxed, shared vibe. Passing a joint or vape can be an instant icebreaker, setting a mellow tone where both people feel more open, laid-back, and genuinely in sync.

Weed has a way of lightening the vibe, turning up the playfulness and curiosity. Sure, romance has its moments, but sometimes, you’re just looking to let loose and have fun.

Sharing a joint mid-makeout session can dissolve any tension, opening the door to spontaneity and maybe even a little adventure. What happens next? Well, we’ll leave that to your imagination…

The best makeout sessions are those slow, lingering ones where you’re completely tuned into each other’s bodies.

Weed has a unique ability to relax you, both mentally and physically, letting you sink fully into the moment.

Kissing slows down and so does time, making each moment feel more intense and drawn-out. Every movement feels really purposeful and it’s like you can savor the subtle details—like the warmth of their skin, the softness of their lips, or even the gentle rhythm of breathing together.