KISSING EXPERT GIVES `GLADIATOR' KISS OF APPROVAL

KISSING EXPERT GIVES `GLADIATOR' KISS OF APPROVAL

DALLAS (Wireless Flash) -- The movie "Gladiator" is getting the kiss of approval from a kissing expert who claims the flick is inspiring romance in modern day bedrooms. Dallas-based kissing expert Tomima Edmark says the movie is inspiring some couples to try something called the "Gladiator Kiss." The technique involves each kisser placing a cotton ball in his or her mouth and then, using their tongues, they try to bat their partner's ball away. Although the kissing competition can get passionate, Edmark says it's important the lovers keep things playful and not draw blood like their Roman counterparts would have. The kissing expert's latest project is a lingerie website, herroom.com