Have you ever wondered why humans kiss? Did you know there is a whole science behind a lip kiss? Kissing is wonderful, so much that you can mostly recall your first ever kiss. Poets, artists, love ...

While many of us love a good smooch, for some the sight and sound of kissing (we blame you Love Island couples) is enough to bring on the, er, ick. If we pause and think about the act itself, you ...

It's time to Kiss and Tell! From firsts to worsts, we're talking swapping spit all Valentine's week long. In this installment, Alli Maloney explores the science of kissing. Kissing is the end to many ...

Lip-on-lip kissing is not nearly as universal as we might think it is, so can the diverse number of ways that humans kiss reveal what it is about this intimate act that we find important? Less than ...

July 6 is International Kissing Day, and whether you kiss the ones you love or kiss token for good luck, here are 11 facts you might not know about that peck from your lips. 1. KISSING IS GOOD FOR YOU ...

If you're eager to celebrate International Kissing Day on July 6, there are a few things to know about smooching. Is it in his kiss? Oh, yes. Osculation, the scientific term for kissing, in many ways ...

Smooching occurs across species and in a variety of ways, but the romantic context may be exclusive to humans — and isn't consistent in all cultures. But since behavioral scientists can’t pinpoint the ...

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