The 1988 Italian film “Cinema Paradiso” contains one of the most touching endings in the medium’s history. Early in the film, we see the sheer joy an Italian boy named Salvatore takes in the movies ...

A kiss feels electric, emotional, and comforting all at once. But what really happens inside your body when you kiss someone?

A kiss is more than just a physical act – it’s a powerful way to express emotions, from love and passion to friendship and respect. Contents1. Top-Of-The-Head Kiss2. The Forehead Kiss3. The Cheek ...

The peck is a quick, light kiss on the lips or cheek. It's a universal sign of affection, shared between friends, and family, or a gesture of greeting. It says, "I'm glad to see you" or "I care about ...

My mother-in-law is a lip kisser. I still remember the first time she leaned in to give me a quick peck on the mouth. It was the first time I could remember another adult who was not romantically ...

No one knows how kissing started, but chances are it's here to stay. Not only a romantic gesture, a kiss can mean all sorts of things: love, affection, peace, respect or friendship. Kyrie O'Connor is ...

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A married pair of researchers have “set the record straight” on the ancient history of smooching. A Babylonian clay tablet of a nude couple embracing on a bed, circa 1800 B.C. According to a new study ...