Getting The Shift: Weird Things You May Not Know About Kissing

Smooching, tashing on, getting the shift, meeting, scoring – whatever you want to call it, there’s no denying that kissing is pretty awesome.

One of the best things about kissing is the fact that for a simple gesture, a kiss speaks volumes. For example, a smooch can tell you if you have a spark with someone, it can show you that someone cares for you, it can comfort you and, in some cases, it can make you rethink your choice in partner.

We all know that kissing is super-important when it comes to relationships, but here are a few things you may not know about the simple act of osculation (that’s the scientific term for getting the shift – see? We’re learning already!)