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Open-mouthed kissing enables the transfer of hormones from the man to the woman. As the mucus membranes in the mouth are permeable to hormones – like testosterone – a man can increase arousal in the woman, increasing the changes for sexual intercourse.
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Kissing is a wonderful cure for most ails. Studies demonstrate that smooching improves skin, increases circulation, prevents dental decay and may even relieve headaches.
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Kissing can be a great calorie burner. A quickie may burn 2-3 calories but a long, passionate kiss may kill 5 plus calories. The longer you go – the more calories you burn!
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Kissing keeps our facial muscles strong. Cheeks kept tight use about 30 different muscles for long or short periods of time. What a workout!
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Men who kiss their significant others before leaving work earn higher income on average than those who don’t.
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Prostitutes avoid kissing customers in order to avoid any emotional attachment.
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The average person spends about 336 hours of life kissing someone.
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Women typically use kissing as a means to evaluate the potential for a relationship while men use it as a means to increase the probability of sex.
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Kissing helps our immune systems. As we are most likely to pass bugs on to our partners, their immune system builds a defense as well and strengthens itself.
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Kissing creates chemicals in our bodies that make us feel good and relaxed.
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Beware, kissing is considered a criminal act in the nation of Indonesia – you might get slapped with 5 years in prison.
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As is with fingerprints and snowflakes, no two lip impressions are the same.
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Kissing releases the same “excitement” neurotransmitters as does other activities like parachuting, bungee jumping and running.
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An open-mouthed kiss may transmit anywhere up to 278 strains of bacteria. You might want to remember that the next time an open pair of lips comes your way.
