A kiss, being pleasurable and fun, is also an important activity, especially to married couples and those that are in a relationship. Often times, a kiss is deemed a perfect gesture when no amount of words could express one’s feelings. Kisses on specific body parts have different specific meanings. Moreover, expressing oneself can also be interpreted through different kissing styles. A kiss may also be an act of respect rather than an endearment. For almost …
So what is the purpose of kissing? Imagine a kiss being like a job interview for the elusive role of being someone’s significant other. The interviewer is looking for the candidate who best matches the job description. Similarly, when we kiss, we are looking for a mate that best matches our genetic make-up. ‘Wait, what do genes have to do with kissing?!’ – I hear you scream. Well, we actually have a group of genes called the MHC (major histocompatibility complex) …
Why do we kiss? Kissing is wonderful – so wonderful that most of us can recall 90 per cent of the details of our first kiss. Human beings have been preoccupied with kissing for years. It features as the climax of all great Hollywood love stories, and is celebrated by singers and poets alike. In reality, kissing is nothing more than two people putting their faces together and exchanging spit. How on earth did something so gross become …
