# Makeout Magazines First Kiss Zine Celebrates Everyone's Firsts By Tiana Reid | Published 2010-06-15 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-kiss-zine References: [dazeddigital](http://www.dazeddigital.com/ArtsAndCulture/article/7709/1/First_Kiss) & [firstkisszine.tumblr](http://firstkisszine.tumblr.com/) I think I've been waiting for something like the First Kiss Zine my whole life. Edited by Marisa Meltzer and Elizabeth Spiridakis, the [zine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twentynine-zine) is a compilation of [celebratory first kisses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bisou-balm). First Kiss Zine has some tales written by cool kids like Tavi Gevinson, Vice co-founder Gavin McInnes and NYT music writer Jon Caramanica. The contributors share their embarrassing, dreamy, gross and steamy [first kiss experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vaseline-x-red-lobster-kissing-booth). **Implications** - First kisses are a monumental event that many people of all ages and sexes can relate to. The ability for businesses to incorporate references to activities or life moments that people within mass culture can relate to can prove to be highly lucrative for those businesses. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Celebratory Life Moments:** Creating products or services that celebrate relatable life moments can be highly lucrative for businesses. - **Personal and Intimate Storytelling:** Empowering individuals to share their personal and intimate stories can create meaningful content for niche audiences. - **Nostalgia and Emotional Connection:** Capitalizing on nostalgia and emotional connection can be a powerful tool in creating engaging content and advertisting. ### Who This Affects Most - **Publishing:** Publishing novel formats such as zines that explore unique and personal stories can create niche audiences and revenue streams. - **Advertising:** Advertising campaigns that connect with people on a personal and emotional level can create lasting brand loyalty. - **Event Planning:** Organizing events that celebrate life moments and create personal connections can create unique and memorable experiences for guests. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Romantic Room Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-kiss-by-moodcast.md) - [Digital Zine Making](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zines-forever.md) - [Digital Makeup Zines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maczine.md) - [Destigmatizing Period Comical Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-period-kit-2.md) - [Summery Streaming Series Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiss-x-the-summer-i-turned-pretty.md) - [Kid-Friendly Menstruation Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-about-menstruation.md) - [Digital Touch Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kisstouch.md) - [Limited-Edition Erotica Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toy-stories.md) - [Playful Gen-Z Dating Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crush-feelings.md)