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Kiss me not, my dear!

An intimate kiss transfers millions of bacteria

Couples, take note! As many as 80 million bacteria are transferred during 10 seconds of kissing, according to a new study that found partners who kiss at least nine times a day share similar communities of oral bacteria. With the mouth playing host to more than 700 varieties of bacteria, the oral microbiota also appear to be influenced by those closest to us.