Facts About Kissing

A kiss means a lot of things to different people. Some experts say it promotes intimacy.

For others it is an unconscious action that must be done in a relationship.

Michael Christian, author of The Art of Kissing says "It fosters romantic compatibility.”

Kissing fosters better romantic communication among couples.

Here are some interesting facts you should know about kissing.

1. Helps get rid of pains. Especially headaches and menstrual cramps. Experts say when you kiss, the blood dilates and that reduces pain.

2. Kissing reduces blood pressure. The dilation of the blood that occurs during kissing reduces the blood pressure.

3. It transmits bacteria.

4. Kissing kills Cavity. During kissing, saliva increases in your mouth and that.

5. It reduces cholesterol.  Experts say kissing releases epinephrine into your blood, making it pump 

faster, which may result in a reduction of LDL cholesterol.

6. It relieves stress.

7. Improves reproductive behaviour in women. Through kissing testosterone is introduced into the mouth by the man. The testosterone  is then absorbed by the mucous membranes in her body.

8. Kissing facilitates speedy arousal.

9. You lose 8-16 calories when you kiss intensely.

10. It improves your self-esteem.

11. Promotes intimate bonding. Kissing releases a chemical called sebum. It plays a role in bonding.

12. Kissing makes you feel happy. It sends signals to your brain to release  chemicals like serotonin, 

dopamine, and oxytocin. These chemicals are responsible for happiness.

13. It strengthens your relationship.

14. It increases your feeling of love. The oxytocin released during kissing does that. Experts 

discovered that people who do not commit 100% in a love relationship, lack oxytocin.

On a lighter note, please take it easy. Don't go and bite off somebody's lips.