Does your cat lick you to show affection like dogs do?

Does your cat lick you to show affection like dogs do?
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I had a cat who was really into licking my armpits. She would hop into bed, settle down along my side and go at it with obvious delight, purring away. It hurt like hell—that raspy tongue on tender skin—but it was some big bonding/grooming ritual for her, so I indulged her every now and then. After about 2 minutes, though, I just couldn’t stand it anymore.
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