Why Guinness World Records Kissed the ‘Longest Kiss’ Record Goodbye

Ah, the romantic notion of locking lips with your partner for hours on end—sounds dreamy, right?

Well, not so much when it involves fainting, cramping, and some seriously unpleasant breath. Guinness World Records once celebrated the art of kissing with its “World’s Longest Kiss” record, but that chapter of PDA history is officially closed.

Here’s the scoop on why they had to shut it down and what replaced it.

The Rules Were No Joke

To snag the title of “World’s Longest Kiss,” couples had to follow a set of particular—and borderline absurd—rules:

• Lips had to stay connected at all times. If they parted, even for a millisecond, you were out.
• Contestants could sip liquids through a straw but still couldn’t separate.
• Standing was mandatory—no sitting, leaning, or propping each other up.
• No rest breaks. Trips to the toilet were allowed, but yep, you had to keep kissing.
• Oh, and forget adult diapers for convenience—those were a hard no.

The ultimate record? A whopping 58 hours and 35 minutes of nonstop kissing. While it sounds impressive, it came with some serious downsides.

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Health Risks Became a Dealbreaker

Guinness eventually pulled the plug on the “Longest Kiss” record after several health-related incidents. Contestants started fainting, battling muscle cramps, and—perhaps most cringe-worthy—barfing from bad breath. Let’s be honest: kissing for hours on end doesn’t exactly scream hygienic.

For the sake of everyone’s well-being (and dignity), Guinness decided to call it quits.

The Replacement: A More Manageable Kiss-Off

Don’t worry, aspiring record-breakers. If you still want to pucker up for a title, there’s now the “Longest Kissing Marathon” record. Unlike its predecessor, this challenge allows rest breaks. So, you can take a breather (literally), reset, and keep the romance alive without risking a trip to the ER.

While the “Longest Kiss” record might’ve been retired, it remains a bizarre yet fascinating piece of Guinness history. And let’s face it—sometimes, it’s okay to let go of a record for the love of health and hygiene.