first ancient humans to kiss?

[vincent]

This article makes kissing boring: dnyuz.com/2024/02/13/who-kissed-first-archaeology-has-an-answer/

[dennisw]

The habit of kissing is more involved chemically than most people realise, humans do not have a well developed sense of smell and so are not as responsive to pheromones as many other species. Here is the good part, pheromones are also present in saliva. By kissing we are giving away our sexual proclivity. A woman's ovulation can be confirmed with a saliva test and men give away their virility from their saliva. Of course when we get to about 80 years of age there is not a lot to be detected, but of course it doesn't take away the pleasure that might often come by stimulating memories. Kissing may delay the onset of memory loss (but don't take my word for that, as my wife often reminds me, I am not that kind of doctor.)

[Ian Thomas]

I've always assumed smooching was/is was a cultural thing. viz. Not all races/'cultures'/peoples go in for it.  

I know Australian abos practiced penis-splitting as a way to achieve sublime sexual satisfaction - look it up . A detailed description would prolly put us in breach of most internet hosts' TOS.

[dennisw]

Aboriginals also practise circumcision as part of the manhood ceremony, I will see if I can find a link to some footage it would make your eyes water. My Aboriginal Grandson is happy he was done the Jewish way as a baby. The method at puberty performed by a Kadaitcha man (you might say witch doctor) is simply to stretch the foreskin well out from the glans and then with a sharp knife whip it off. It all takes only seconds but to prove their manhood the boys don't even flinch (only those of us who witness it think it is better when they are only 8 days old).