Male strangers kiss for first time, adorableness ensues

Michael Lucas may think no one is wearing condoms anymore, but some people still love them.

The New Zealand organization Love Your Condom, which promotes safe sex among gay men, has created a “First Kiss” video in the style of filmmaker Tatia Pilleva, whose viral video captured 2o strangers kissing for the first time.

This time around, it’s all about the boys, and they are so precious. Set to “We Might Be Dead by Tomorrow,” by Soko, the guys have nervous giggling fits, can’t stand still and are all-around crawling out of their skin. One even asks his partner for a hug before they lock lips to help break the ice. But once they start going at it (and these boys commit!), there is nothing but love:

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