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Friday essay: when is a kiss a crime? Feminists have asked this question for more than 100 years

Friday essay: when is a kiss a crime? Feminists have asked this question for more than 100 years

The history of the kiss is interwoven with debates around when we should ask for permission: from ‘Kiss Not’ badges to court cases.

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Katie Barclay

What makes the perfect passionate kiss? 5 tips from history

Ever since medieval Christians smooshed their mouths together during worship, the kiss has remained a hot topic.

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Katie Barclay