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[–] snoons@lemmy.ca 85 points 2 weeks ago (4 children)

I think they see it as you rubbing your smell on them.

[–] masterspace@lemmy.ca 16 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (2 children)

It's similar and associated with affection like that, but that's cheek rubbing. Head kisses are closer to their head bonks which aren't scent related.

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