French kiss
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A '''French kiss''', also known as a '''tongue kiss''', is an amorous [[kiss]] in which the participants' [[tongue]]s extend to touch each other's lips or tongue. A '''kiss with the tongue''' stimulates the partner's lips, tongue and mouth, which are sensitive to the touch and induce sexual arousal. The sensation when two tongues touch—also known as '''tongue touching'''—has been proven to stimulate [[endorphin]] release and reduce acute [[Stress (psychological)|stress]] levels.{{Cite web |title=Why Is Kissing Important? 16 Health Benefits of Kissing |url=https://www.medicinenet.com/why_is_kissing_important/article.htm |access-date=2025-04-29 |website=MedicineNet |language=en}} |
A '''French kiss''', also known as a '''tongue kiss''', is an amorous [[kiss]] in which the participants' [[tongue]]s extend to touch each other's lips or tongue. A '''kiss with the tongue''' stimulates the partner's lips, tongue and mouth, which are sensitive to the touch and induce sexual arousal. The sensation when two tongues touch—also known as '''tongue touching'''—has been proven to stimulate [[endorphin]] release and reduce acute [[Stress (psychological)|stress]] levels.{{Cite web |title=Why Is Kissing Important? 16 Health Benefits of Kissing |url=https://www.medicinenet.com/why_is_kissing_important/article.htm |access-date=2025-04-29 |website=MedicineNet |language=en}} |
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Extended French kissing may be part of [[making out]]. The term originated at the beginning of the 20th century in |
Extended French kissing may be part of [[making out]]. The term originated at the beginning of the 20th century in the United States and Great Britain, as the French had acquired a reputation for more adventurous and passionate sex practices. |
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French kissing may be a mode for disease transmission, particularly if there are open wounds. |
French kissing may be a mode for disease transmission, particularly if there are open wounds. |
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