While many singles are being more cautious about casual sex, some experts believe being casual about kissing can lead to unwanted health problems.
"Kissing has become almost a social thing," said Dr. Mimi Ghosh, of The Ohio State University Crown Plaza Family Practice. "You kiss someone hello or goodbye, and a lot of teens in clubs are doing whatever they want to do in clubs because they're not thinking it's a risky project, and it really can be."
Kissing after your partner has eaten can pass along a risk of cavities, particularly if it's within 20 minutes of dessert when bacteria and sugar levels are highest in the mouth, reported WCMH-TV in Columbus.
If your partner has eaten something you're allergic to, traces of foods can stay on lips for up to eight hours, posing a threat of an allergic reaction.
Experts also warn partners of mononucleosis -- the kissing disease transmitted through saliva.
Mono fades away, but the sore throat, fever and fatigue can take a toll on productivity in work and school.
While many kissing risks are short-term, there are also risks of lifelong conditions, like herpes.
"The first infection is significant," Ghosh said. "People get inflammation, fever ... ulcers around their lips and mouth. Then subsequent infections are the recurrent ulcers that come back. This is definitely not a one-time issue."
Contracting meningitis is another kissing concern. College students are at risk for meningitis because of close living quarters and lowered immune systems.
Experts say that simply knowing the risks will help partners make better choices about where their casual time is spent.
"Just have friends, and the benefits will come later," said Ghosh.
Doctors say some conditions cannot be prevented if your partner has a virus. Other risks can be eliminated by brushing your teeth before locking lips.
"Kissing has become almost a social thing," said Dr. Mimi Ghosh, of The Ohio State University Crown Plaza Family Practice. "You kiss someone hello or goodbye, and a lot of teens in clubs are doing whatever they want to do in clubs because they're not thinking it's a risky project, and it really can be."
Kissing after your partner has eaten can pass along a risk of cavities, particularly if it's within 20 minutes of dessert when bacteria and sugar levels are highest in the mouth, reported WCMH-TV in Columbus.
If your partner has eaten something you're allergic to, traces of foods can stay on lips for up to eight hours, posing a threat of an allergic reaction.
Experts also warn partners of mononucleosis -- the kissing disease transmitted through saliva.
Mono fades away, but the sore throat, fever and fatigue can take a toll on productivity in work and school.
While many kissing risks are short-term, there are also risks of lifelong conditions, like herpes.
"The first infection is significant," Ghosh said. "People get inflammation, fever ... ulcers around their lips and mouth. Then subsequent infections are the recurrent ulcers that come back. This is definitely not a one-time issue."
Contracting meningitis is another kissing concern. College students are at risk for meningitis because of close living quarters and lowered immune systems.
Experts say that simply knowing the risks will help partners make better choices about where their casual time is spent.
"Just have friends, and the benefits will come later," said Ghosh.
Doctors say some conditions cannot be prevented if your partner has a virus. Other risks can be eliminated by brushing your teeth before locking lips.
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Deep kissing, I only reserve that with my husband...but for like saying good bye or hello kisses -- that's widely accepted around here. It's nothing but just a peck on the cheek, some do kiss on the lips, but nothing wrong with that. 
wait.. you lied! 
where's my clothespin....
Sabrina and Liza, boy you guys are funni! ....
Heh!