What All These Different Types Of Kisses Actually Mean
Jun 28 2020
Intimacy coach Zoë Kors compares kissing to dancing. And, just as there are different types of dances for different songs, different kisses can mean different things. Are you curious to know what the most common kisses signify? We've got you covered. Here's what the experts have to say.

We are all quite familiar with the familial platonic kiss on the cheek. You know, the kind your mom or grandma plants on the side of your face. Obviously, there's no romantic element behind these sorts of smooches.

However, platonic kisses can also find their way into romantic relationships, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing.

If you often find yourself at the receiving end of your partner's platonic kisses, Carolyn Finch, a communication expert, told Cosmopolitan this could actually be a paternal gesture that shows that your man wants to take care of you. Keep watching to learn What All These Different Types Of Kisses Actually Mean!

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The platonic kiss | 0:00

Angel kiss | 0:47

"Eskimo" kiss | 1:11

Butterfly kiss | 1:36

Surprise kiss | 1:56

Forehead kiss | 2:27

Closed-mouth kiss | 2:56

Open-mouth kiss | 3:28

French kiss | 3:52

Bite kiss | 4:22

Collarbone kiss | 5:01

Top of the head kiss | 5:27

Shoulder kiss | 5:55

Whole body kiss | 6:25

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