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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

X has been used to represent love and kisses for centuries. But how did it start?

While the origins of the cross as a kiss are still debated, the answer likely lies in the letters of working-class lovers like these.

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Katie Barclay