Okay, all you would-be cupids: We’ve got the scientific scoop on smooching. The folks at Close-Up Toothpaste — they certainly know what makes for a good squeeze — surveyed more than 2,000 pucker­-uppers to see exactly what’s going on when it comes to locking lips. We decided to kiss and tell. — Rob Brinkley

24- Average number of women that men will kiss before walking down the aisle.

17.5- Average number of men that women will kiss before marrying Mr. Right.

14- Average age of females when they had their first romantic smooch

16-18- Age range of males when they had theirs.

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