Why do we kiss?

Kissing on the lips feels so natural… and yet, it’s far from universal. In some cultures, romantic kissing doesn’t even exist! So why, in our society, has kissing become such a strong symbol of love and passion? It turns out, kissing might be one of the oldest gestures in the human playbook. For decades, historians pointed to ancient Indian texts, the Vedas, written around 1500 BCE, as the earliest written references to kissing. So where does kissing come from? Does kissing have anything to do with smell or taste? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: Why does not getting enough sleep make you selfish? Can our bodies really catch up on lost sleep? Does sex help us to sleep better? A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices