Kissing is the fun part of falling in and staying in love and there are many songs and quotes about why that first kiss is so important. Kissing is a universal language and does not require translation; its meaning is the same throughout the world. It has even been suggested that the feeling of the first kiss is how we determine if a person is the one for us. The researchers expand on this by informing us that kissing is biology’s way of determining who we will be most genetically compatible with.
Kissing has amazing health benefits and kissing images create a good vibe for many of us that helps us connect with feelings associated with love and a good relationship. Kissing not only connects us in lust and love, but there are many other benefits that are not seen with the naked eye when there is a collision of lips and tongues.
1. Kissing increases happiness. Kissing increases levels of oxytocin, also known as the “love hormone,” and this floods our neurons with dopamine. This feel-good hormone puts a lot of happy smiles on our face.
2. Kissing strengthens our bond of love. The more we connect with another through kissing, the more our brains fire and wire to increase the positive connection. Couples who kiss regularly can live up to five years longer than those who don’t.
3. Kissing burns calories – simply fabulous! Some researchers suggest that kissing can burn 2 to 6 calories per minute.
4. Kissing reduces stress. It lowers the stress hormone cortisol and increases serotonin levels in the brain. This contributes to lower levels of anxiety.
5. Kissing keeps us healthy. It improves our immunity by releasing antibodies that kill bacteria. Who would have thought that kissing can help prevent cavities by increasing the saliva that washes your teeth? A kiss a day may very well keep the dentist at bay!
List of main reasons for kissing:
• Stay connected with our love partner
• Can help prevent conflict in relationships
• Reduces our blood pressure
• Increases serotonin/decreases anxiety
• Reduce bread
• Kissing increases self-esteem
• Increases happiness
• Fights cavities
• Make us smile more
• Improves our mood
Kissing is intimate and is nature’s way of giving us the opportunity to give and receive love and affection. It’s also a wonderful way to keep fueling the fire of passion in our relationship and keeps us healthy from the inside out.
