Kissing is one of the most natural acts of intimacy between a man and a woman, where both partners explore each other as their tongues touch inside each other’s mouths with lips locked in an embrace. Another phrase, “making out,” has become common in the western world to represent close intimacy between a couple. There are many similarities between kissing and making out, leading many to believe that the two are synonymous. However, despite the fact that kissing is a part of making out, there are differences between the two acts of intimacy that will be highlighted in this article.
Key Takeaways
- Kissing is a way to show love and affection and can also be a formal way of greeting, while making out is a more intimate physical act that involves a long kiss with additional groping of each other’s bodies.
- Making out is a slang term for having sex with a girlfriend, often used in college campuses, though sexual penetration is not a part of making out.
- Kissing leading to sexual arousal and heavy petting along with groping of body parts characterizes making out, which typically begins with a kiss.
