Why do we kiss?
In: Biology
There’s a theory that kissing also pre-exposes women to herpes simplex virus (the one that causes cold sores). This is important because if she acquired it while pregnant, it can harm the fetus, and HSV infections have been known to kill infants. However, if the woman’s body already harbors it, then it has some defense against the virus and will better protect her offspring.
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