My boyfriend always wants to kiss me. But I don’t want to because I have bad breath. What can I do?

First of all, have you ever kissed your boyfriend? You say that your boyfriend “always wants to kiss” you so do you mean that you are not letting him or avoiding it because you feel that you have bad breath? There could be two things going on. First, maybe you are overly conscious of your breath and only think that you have bad breath when you actually don’t. Second, maybe you do have bad breath. Whatever the case, the fact is that your boyfriend always wants to kiss you so that’s a great sign. There could be variety of culprits that could cause bad breath: bad hygience for one. Brush your teeth twice daily, after your morning meal and before going to bed with fluoridated toothpaste (check the labeling) and floss regularly as well. Also, clean your tongue by using your toothbrush or buying a tongue scraper. I would also suggest you get your teeth cleaned by a professional (dentist or dental hygienist) and make sure you check the certificates showing the qualification and registration at Nepal Medical Council. Another common culprit that is often overlooked is diet. Avoid foods that cause bad breath like garlic, onion, cheese and coffee or if you do have them, brush vigorously. If you are on a carbohydrate restricting diet (high-protein diet), you might develop something called a "ketone-breath." On these kind of diets, your body is forced to break down fats instead of carbohydrates, creating keones, which smell bad and therefore causing bad breath. Anorexia is a major reason for bad breath that is not cured by better hygiene practices. Address the root problem of anorexia and any type of eating disorder by making an appointment with a professional. Also, bad breath that persists could be an indication of a medical problem so consult your doctor.