Science has already explained why kissing is good for you, but did you know that the sounds used to describe the act of locking lips are portrayed differently around the world?

Courtesy of artist and sometimes “physicist” James Chapman’s latest artwork for Valentine’s Day,  you can now surprise your valentine with a ‘kissing sound’ from one of the following languages: English, Chinese, Japanese, French, Portuguese, Spanish and Lithuanian.

Which sound is your favourite?

Vamers - Geekosphere - Artistry - The Sound of Kissing in Different Languages - Full - By James Chapman[Source: James Chapman]

Explore the Sound of Kissing in different languages with these excellent cartoons. Do you 'boh', 'smack' or 'chu'? Find out here.

Owner, founder and editor-in-chief at Vamers, Hans has a vested interest in geek culture and the interactive entertainment industry. With a Masters degree in Communications and Ludology, he is well read and versed in matters relating to video games and communication media, among many other topics of interest.