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My First Kiss

Explore the science of kissing and how that first romantic kiss defines lasting relationships. Join our engaging kissing gallery!

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Several readers have written asking why I've been so slow about updating the kissing gallery. Chalk it up to a busy summer and my wedding in two weeks. But thanks for so many great submissions to my inbox! I'll be sure to get some of the best posted here soon. In the meantime, a music video: Here's

3OH!3'sMy First Kiss

featuring Ke$ha. As I detail in my upcoming book The Science of Kissing, that very first romantic kiss with a new partner can make all the difference between a fleeting encounter or lifetime commitment...

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