what is love bite

A love bite, also known as a hickey, is a bruise or bruise-like mark caused by kissing or sucking skin, usually on the neck, arm, or earlobe. While biting may be part of giving a hickey, sucking is sufficient to burst small superficial blood vessels under the skin. Love bites are a form of affection that can range from subtle to extreme, and they can carry different meanings depending on the context in which they are given or received. Another type of love bite is the “suction kiss,” which involves using the mouth to create a vacuum on the skin, resulting in a circular mark. Love bites are caused by biting or sucking the skin, which creates a vacuum that ruptures tiny blood vessels underneath the surface. This causes blood to leak into the surrounding tissues, creating a red or purple bruise-like mark. The sensation of suction on the skin triggers the release of endorphins, which produce a pleasurable feeling.