Our ancient primate relatives—including Neanderthals—may have enjoyed a nice peck on the lips. But researchers still don’t ...

Hillary Duff is a doting mom, but some are judgmental about how she shows her affection. (Photo: Getty Images) There are two kinds of parents: those who kiss their kids on the lips, and those who ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

They have the power to heal boo-boos, and the ability to turn a frown upside down and show someone that they are loved. Kisses are magical to kids. So why is there still so much debate about whether ...

It’s an ongoing debate in the parenting world that doesn’t seem to have a simple answer: should parents (and adults in general) kiss children on the lips? Earlier this month, soccer star David Beckham ...

When my 3-year-old is in a good mood, she asks for a “true love kiss.” She first heard the phrase during a family viewing of Shrek, but it has since become her signal that she is craving affection.

Editor’s Note: Jill Filipovic is a journalist based in New York and author of the book “OK Boomer, Let’s Talk: How My Generation Got Left Behind.” Follow her on Twitter. The opinions expressed in this ...

A kiss on the lips carries a lot of emotional weight. It's not just a physical gesture: it represents intimacy, desire, connection, and commitment. So, when a guy avoids this kind of contact, ...