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In Western cultures, we mark the beginning of romantic entanglement by touching lips. Few actions are as fraught with anxiety and symbolism as that first kiss—and it’s no exaggeration to say that some ...

Snogging. Smooching. Canoodling. While such kissing is often depicted as a universal behavior in sexual encounters and romantic relationships around the world, a growing body of anthropological and ...

Kissing is not a universal expression of romantic love, it turns out. Kissing is considered a sign of sexual attraction in less than half of the world's societies, according to a recent study. The ...

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- For generations, passionate kisses immortalized in movies, songs and the arts have served as a thermometer of romantic affection. But current research has found that not only is ...

"It was a date to meet and kiss," the Australian actor recalled of the romantic moment Jacob Elordi's first kiss was one he will never forget. The Kissing Booth and Euphoria star, 23, shared the story ...

Science has taught us a lot about a smooch. Researchers have discovered kissing helps you choose the right mate and helps you live longer. They have found you use 146 muscles when you pucker up and ...

For generations, passionate kisses immortalized in movies, songs and the arts have served as a thermometer of romantic affection. But current research has found that not only is romantic kissing not ...