"Kiss not," the day they tried to ban kisses

Throughout history many things have been banned. Attempts have been made to veto freedoms that man has considered basic and for which he has fought hard to bring down those walls, those chains to personal integrity and freedom.

Now, we could say without mistake that the "Kiss Not" movement started in 1911 in the city of Cincinati in the United States, is one of the most absurd and unsuccessful in history.The simple act of prohibiting something as natural as a kiss, is like someone who wants to put barriers to the wind or steal the smell of flowers.It is something basic in the human being, in the day to day, with our partners, with the children, with our friends and even with our pets, that something like that seems incredible to us.However, it really happened. We tried to ban.

Which couple can avoid giving one or a hundred kisses throughout the day? What mother does not kiss her son? Well, until this last attempt was made to prohibit in the «Kiss Not» movement. We are sure that this story is going to tear the odd smile.

It is forbidden to kiss! Take care of your health!

Okay, it is quite possible that at the beginning of the 20th century the issue of viruses, bacteria, infections and other dimensions was not yet very controlled.we have today, not even antibiotics were used, nor were there enough hygienic measures to avoid certain diseases.

However, the solution to all this was not precisely to prohibit kissing Although for the respected Imogene Rechtin (bottom image), it was like that.Physical contact between people and especially kisses, was a direct source of diseases that should be avoided at all costs.This lady started a movement known as "Kiss Not" also organizing a group called "World Health Organization" which of course, has nothing to do with the current WHO .It should also add to that sanitary purpose is added also a moral component , since the simple image of seeing two people kissing, was for her and this group that followed her, somewhat indecent.

The kisses were something devastating, a source of germs and an express act with which, a person deliberately transmits a disease to another.If they believed it and so defended it.And for this, to escape this idea they made badges, and visited centers where they met the young people to dance or to relate.They even convinced many girls about to get married to do their best to not kiss their future husbands in the mouth , since with that, they ran the risk of to fall ill, but we are sure that in private, couples would do what they really wanted and wished to completely forget Mrs.Imogen Rechtin, the movement «Kiss not», and its plates.

It should be said as a curiosity, that Mrs. Imogen was married , and that she preached as an example defending that in his house, nobody kissed anyone.If you wonder now how this curious movement started in 1911 ended, we will tell you that, as expected, not prosperous.The idea was to form more influence groups in other states, taking advantage of that At the time several feminist movements were already beginning where the woman's voice began to have a presence in several institutions, however, none of these female groups had any interest in defending such a principle. Who really wanted ban kisses? Only Mrs.Imogen and her faithful supporters.

A curious moment in our history that deserved to be remembered for a supercurious like you.Now, from our space We emphasize that kisses are good for your health, and for this we invite you to know 10 facts about them.

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