lovebite

Passionate neck mark

A lovebite is a bruise caused by sucking or biting the skin during sexual activity, typically on the neck or shoulder.

The mark results from broken capillaries beneath the surface.

Also called a hickey, especially in American English: She wore a scarf to hide the lovebite.

mark

hickey

Suction bruise from kissing

  • bruiseDiscolored tissue injury
  • suctionPulling via pressure difference
  • neckHead-body junction

skin · redness · discoloration · swelling · teeth · nibble · visible · temporary · conceal · makeup

youthful

crush

Compress with force

innocent · playful · awkward · blush · giggles · naive · budding · sweetheart · romance · discovery

passion

desire

Intense wanting

erotic · sensual · amorous · intensity · heat · fervor · chemistry · attraction · longing · yearning

Opposites
cause/intent of mark

lovebitedefensive wound

Injury from self-protection

black eye · bite wound · injury · cigarette burn · abrasion

emotional context

lovebitewar wound

Injury from combat

Family

lovebird, lovebites

Familiarity
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