Why we’re fond of locking lips
WE SEAL many important moments with a kiss, but when you think about it the act itself is quite strange.
Most other species in the animal kingdom use their mouths and lips for more practical purposes like eating, and feeding their young.
And when you consider quite a few cultures around the world still don’t traditionally kiss today, how did the practice evolve?
This week’s big read looks at the science behind kissing to explain why we enjoy locking lips so much and the more technical aspects of a good stage or screen kiss.
Reporter Carlie Walker and I also had a lot of fun selecting our list of the most iconic screen kisses of all time. I’d love to know if you agree with our choices. Leave a comment on Weekend’s social media pages @readweekend.
Also in today’s edition, I talk to Nashville star Clare Bowen – who had her fair share of on-screen kisses on the popular TV musical.
The actress returns home next month to tour with her brother and give Australian country music fans a taste of her forthcoming solo album.
Incredibly, both Clare and her brother have survived cancer and her positivity and resilience in the face of such adversity is inspirational.
Nashville has a cult following around the world and Clare is using her fame to raise awareness and support for other cancer sufferers. She even cut off her hair in an act of solidarity with young girls going through chemotherapy.
Her story is a timely reminder that beauty, fame and fortune fade; it’s our health and well-being that really matters.