One huge problem I've had is with kino escalation.

I have had very few girlfriends and find it hard to connect with people on a physical level. It's not much a problem with people I've known for a while... more so with new people I meet.

Then again, its a problem nonetheless.

On a very basic level, how does one escalate kino? When should it be used and how can a guy like me get over this problem?

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The key to getting over this problem is realizing the problem is in your head and habits. Your a man it's okay to touch what you want, there is a method to it though. Still you might need to work on your "inner game" some to realize it's only natural to touch and escalate things with women.
She's a woman she has a spot on her, you have something that fits in that spot. It doesn't get more natural than that.

I was not use to gesturing and remained pretty still mostly when talking to people. However, as I started gesturing more with my hands it became easier to kino escalate.

Touch early in the interactions and touch often, and touch everyone in the set. Become a touchy person. Hell you can kino on the opener and probably should. The only exception to this is during day game where this won't be as excepted.

**This should be moved to attraction and not 'mid-game' but no harm**

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Check Styles evolution phase shift routine. It works every time for me.