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Kissing is one of the expressions of love that people use the most, because in addition to reflecting the affection that can be had for someone close, children, parents, partners, friends, it can be reflected in different ways and in numerous places on the body , according to the intention of the one who kisses.

In the face, a kiss can reflect love to the couple, affection for a friend, in the forehead also means love, although it is necessary to fear a little resemblance to the famous kiss of Judas; there is also a kiss in the hand as a sign of respect and on the lips with sweetness. In short, there are countless ways to kiss, but the stolen kiss is usually on the lips and I would dare to assure that, although the intention of the person giving it is precisely to steal a kiss from the one who will not reciprocate the action in 99 percent of the cases, it is very well received even if the person object of the kiss was not expecting it.

Precisely today, the International Day of the Stolen Kiss, although it is not a widespread celebration, it has been commemorated since the 19th century in Great Britain and in many countries throughout the world.

Although the origin of that celebration is unknown, it is known that the most famous stolen kiss in history occurred on August 14, 1945, testimony captured in an image of who was a famous photographer at the time: Alfred Eisenstaedt, when an American sailor in Manhattan's Time Square of New York gave a huge kiss to a nurse.

One piece of information you should know is that kissing has numerous health benefits, among them it reduces blood pressure, burns calories, helps relieve stress and triggers endorphin - a substance secreted by the human brain - in the body.

It is important to know that in the world the International Kiss Day is celebrated every April 13, but it is for the one that is given and received voluntarily, although the purpose of this and the stolen kiss is similar: to express love and affection.

Nothing matters if you want to enjoy good health and especially kiss someone who has not yet managed to do so, do not think twice and kiss that person. I assure you will feel much better.