So here’s something fun I discovered: making out actually burns calories! Who knew, right? I’ll be honest – when my friend first told me this, I laughed. But then I started digging into the research, ...

A new study that examines how kissing evolved suggests that ape ancestors and early humans like Neanderthals probably locked lips with their friends and sexual partners. The behavior may date back 21 ...

It’s late at night and you’re finishing a truly golden date. You drank Manhattans and discovered that you both geek out about B-horror films and the collected works of Philip K. Dick. To top it off, ...

Kissing-like behaviors exist across the animal kingdom. But why? A scientist explains why humans are so drawn to each other's lips, and a photographer documents the power of a kiss. Among the many ...

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 ...

In romantic relationships, a kiss is often seen as the gateway to intimacy. It's a sensual gesture that can ignite sparks, communicate affection, and deepen the connection between two people. Of the ...

Kissing ignites a powerful biological response, releasing hormones like oxytocin and dopamine that foster connection and pleasure. Beyond romance, it reduces stress by lowering cortisol and can even ...

Researchers have delved into the ancient past to discover when romantic kissing likely originated and the pathogens, such as the herpes simplex virus, that have followed the practice from then until ...