Kiss and Tell: What Do You Know About Locking Lips?
Medically Reviewed by Sabrina Felson, MD on December 01, 2022
Question 1/10
Most people tilt their heads to the right when they’re about to plant a kiss.
- True
- False
Question 2/10
Which is NOT true of the nose-to-nose-style Eskimo kiss?
- It has more to do with scent than saliva.
- This method keeps kissers’ lips from freezing together.
- Many animals smooch like this, too.
Question 3/10
Which gender believes that sharing a passionate kiss with someone else is cheating on your partner?
- Males
- Females
- Both
Question 4/10
How did Hershey’s Kisses supposedly get their name?
- The nozzle that forms the chocolate drops is shaped like pursed lips.
- Milton Hershey said he would never “kiss and tell” how the sweets took shape.
- The machine makes a kissing sound as candies drop onto the conveyor belt.
Question 5/10
No matter how much you love them, you shouldn’t smooch your pooch.
- True
- False
Question 6/10
Kissing bugs have crossed the border from Latin America and are now a cause for concern in the U.S.
- True
- False
Question 7/10
Which onscreen couple gets credit for the longest-lasting movie kiss to date?
- Jane Wyman & Regis Toomey
- Natalie Wood & Warren Beatty
- Tina Fey & Steve Carell
Question 8/10
On average, how many bacteria move between kissers when you swap spit in a 10-second French kiss?
- 1 million
- 18 million
- 80 million (Thankfully, most of those germs are harmless.)
Question 9/10
A regular dose of kisses can ward off depression.
- True
- False
Question 10/10
What’s the least important role kisses play in a romance:
- Boost the level of arousal
- Make sure someone is a good mate
- Strengthen the bond between partners