Kissing Electric Shocks, No Idea Whats Causing It

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the phenomenon of experiencing electric shocks when kissing, with participants exploring potential causes and solutions. The scope includes personal experiences, speculative reasoning, and light-hearted commentary.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Conceptual clarification
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses confusion about the electric shocks and seeks advice on preventing them.
  • Another suggests touching another part of the body first to potentially reduce the shocks.
  • A hypothesis is presented that the shocks may be due to a lack of humidity in the area.
  • Participants share humorous remarks about the situation, with one joking about the relationship implications of the shocks.
  • There are suggestions to avoid dragging feet and to touch metal objects before kissing to mitigate static buildup.
  • One participant recalls a similar experience with static shocks and notes that it eventually resolved on its own.
  • Another proposes that walking barefoot might eliminate the shocks.
  • Some comments include humorous or absurd suggestions, such as referencing a fictional character or making light of the situation.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the cause of the electric shocks or the best method to prevent them. Multiple competing views and humorous interpretations remain present throughout the discussion.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects a variety of personal experiences and speculative ideas without definitive conclusions or established scientific explanations for the phenomenon.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals experiencing similar static electricity issues in personal interactions or those interested in the effects of environmental conditions on static electricity.

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I just don't get it, I've noticed that over the last three days when my girlfriend and I kiss we both get a nasty electric shock, and a crack sound can be heard, its driving us crazy, I've tried wearing different clothes, different shoes, having a shower and bath, touching metal objects, nothing works. Do you have any ideas how i can stop it?
 
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Touch another part of her body first, preferably with an open hand.

- Warren
 
Do you have any idea how to stop this problem from accuring at all? Or the reason it is accuring, we have never had problems before, i do science at school but from what i no my self i have no idea what could be causeing this.
 
I'd guess it's probably just due to a recent lack of humidity in your area. Nothing to worry about.

- Warren
 
Originally posted by Superfly108
I just don't get it, I've noticed that over the last three days when my girlfriend and I kiss we both get a nasty electric shock, and a crack sound can be heard, its driving us crazy, I've tried wearing different clothes, different shoes, having a shower and bath, touching metal objects, nothing works. Do you have any ideas how i can stop it?

lol, that sucks...very funny though.
 
Lol or maybe it's nature's way of telling you she's not the right girl. J/K. Don't rub on anything too much or it could cause static. Make sure you both touch somewhere else or something first. ANd for goodness sakes, if you are having that bad static problems, don't ever operate on your computer anytime soon lol.
 
Originally posted by Guard
ANd for goodness sakes, if you are having that bad static problems, don't ever operate on your computer anytime soon lol.

Final destination image there...actually something similar to this happened to me once know that i think of it (though it didn't involve any sgnificant others) and i couldn't open any doors without getting a very nasty shock. But it went away eventually, so don't worry about, something in your immediate environment most likely. Avoid dragging your feet.
 
Sparks are really flying huh?

Well, you obviously have a good relationship.
 
According to my old farmers almanac calendar to rid clothing of static rub them with a wire coathanger...

Not sure what kind of relationship you have...


might be kind'a kinky!

:wink:
 
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Originally posted by Integral
According to my old farmers almanac calendar to rid clothing of static rub them with a wire coathanger...

Not sure what kind of relationship you have...


might be kind'a kinky!

:wink:

and the jokes get bolder...
 
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okie, thanks for all you help. :wink: maybe it is a hint tht things r getting very hot, i dnt think me n her will have any problems with our reltationship because we are very! close, ill try not dragging my feet and touch metal things before i kiss her, lol
cya all
-Louis
 
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If you both walk on bare feet, you'll probably see that the sparks go away.
 
  • #13
Your beloved Vanessa is a fembot sent by Dr. Evil.
 
  • #14
i heard static reduces ur sperm count
 

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