You’re really going to love these dudes who find kissing revolting. There’s some part of me that’s like, I get it, considering I go into a minor panic when someone asks for a sip from my water bottle. So why would I swap spit with someone, ya know?
But, then again, it’s kissing. And kissing — *ahem*, making out — is awesome. Two mouths, locked together, tongues darting, writhing. Shit’s dope.
So, yeah, maybe I don’t get being repulsed by kissing. It’s like saying you don’t like water. Oh, wait…
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Jeff Gross
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