Hickeys are a common physical manifestation of love, passion, and intimacy. Many people have experienced them, either as the giver or receiver, yet there remains a certain level of confusion around what they signify. In this article, we will explore why people give hickeys and what they mean in different contexts. Know what a hickey is. A hickey, also known as a "love bite" or "kiss mark" is essentially a bruise caused by sucking or aggressively kissing another person's skin. It is initially red in color, due to broken blood vessels beneath the skin. It will later turn purple or dark brown as it heals. [1] What Is a Hickey? So, what really is this hickey that elicits fun and giggling whenever you happens to have it? We shall begin by giving a clear definition of a hickey. Oxford Learners Dictionary defines a hickey as “a red mark on the skin that is caused by somebody biting or sucking their partner’s skin when they are kissing”. A hickey on the neck Clearly, a hickey is an inflammation on the skin that is tender and reddened. The inflammation is as a result of broken blood vessels ... Hickeys are superficial bruises, which means they are on the surface of your skin. These types of bruises usually don't take as long to heal as deeper bruises like black eyes. Although there is...
