Did you know that tilting the head to the right is a style of kissing followed
by about two-thirds of people? It is also interesting to note that a person kisses for
only two weeks in their entire lifetime. Hi viewers and welcome back to Bestie!
Is there anything sweeter than kissing your significant other?
For centuries, couples have been locking lips to express their love. But it can do more than
boost your bond and spark a physical connection: It can also lead to some major health benefits.
And in today’s video, we will tell you reasons why you should pucker up.
From making you happy, giving you a healthier heart, boosting immunity,
better teeth to reducing cramps and more, watch till the end to learn about all of them.
Burns calories: Kissing can increase your metabolism by up to 2 times,
which will help you burn more calories. In fact, studies suggest that kissing your partner for
more than 1 minute can help you burn almost 25 calories. It is also claimed that if you
kiss passionately three times a day, you are more likely to lose an extra pound.
So, if you are feeling lazy, you can trade the gym for a make-out session. Although
kissing will not burn as many calories as the gym, it will definitely help you lose
the ones you gained from that extra glass of soda. Your kissing needs one important
ingredient though, – intensity. The more intensity, the better the calorie burn.
How often do you kiss your partner? Tell us quickly down below in the comments section!
Makes You Happy: Kissing prompts your brain to release a happy elixir of feel-good chemicals
like serotonin, dopamine, and oxytocin.
This isn’t only important for your happiness, it can also strengthen your relationship.
Oxytocin is the hormone of love, and the better the oxytocin levels, the more capacity there
is for love. Those who cannot commit to a relationship are usually low in oxytocin.
Interestingly, kissing activates the same areas in your brain linked to reward and addiction.
Your lips are also densely packed with sensory neurons, which are stimulated by the touch of
another’s lips. This prompts the release of sebum, which is thought to play a role in bonding.
You’ll Look Younger: It is scientifically known that a kiss involves the use of
around 112 postural muscles and 34 facial muscles. While kissing,
the muscles become trained and toned so you tend to look much younger than your usual self.
Your skin appears healthier and even your jawline and neck
get shaped for the better after some smooching.
And there are many different types of kisses you could enjoy while reaping the liplock benefits.
Better Teeth: Kissing increases the production of saliva in the mouth. This neutralises the acidity
in the teeth cavities. Plus, the plaque that is built up in the mouth is also washed away
due to increased saliva. The mineral salts in saliva usually protect tooth enamel.
Plus, when you know you have someone to kiss you’re more careful about oral hygiene.
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Lower blood pressure: Our lips are made up of blood vessels,
which become dilated while kissing. The blood is then directed toward the face and away from the
rest of the body. So the demand on the heart goes down, resulting in lower blood pressure.
Kissing also decreases your cortisol levels.
And, when your cortisol level is low, so is your blood pressure. The more you kiss,
the more your heart races, and the more your blood flows, ultimately reducing high blood pressure.
Faster Healing: According to a study, Love, pleasure, and lust have stress-reducing and
health-promoting potential. This is because they carry the ability to heal or facilitate
beneficial motivation and behavior. In other words, by reducing your stress hormones,
your body can better focus on healing. It reduces any physiological pressures that are
aggravated by stress, and helps contribute to positive mental health and behavior.
Reduced Allergy Symptoms: Allergic responses can be aggravated by stress. As mentioned earlier,
kissing reduces stress by sending those feel-good hormones we mentioned to the brain.
It also alleviates cortisol levels. A study found that people who kissed for 30 minutes with their
partner in a private room while listening to soft music, experienced significant relief from hives.
The allergic reactions associated with Japanese cedar pollen
and house dust mites also reduced drastically.
Aids Partner Selection: Various studies suggest that kissing may play a role in our process of
assessing a potential partner. That's because it gets us close enough to a possible mate
where we unconsciously assess compatibility through our senses. Face-sniffing is a real thing:
Our olfactory system can pick up pheromones when we get up close and personal with a lover. Some
research suggests some pheromones may play a role in determining how attractive we find someone.
Kissing also allows for the exchange of saliva, microbes and DNA. This can tell you about the
genetic traits of your mate and influence whether or not you want to take it a step further.
Reduces Cramps: Kissing causes blood-vessel-dilation, which eases pain
caused by menstrual cramps or headache. Your lips are densely packed with sensory neurons, which are
stimulated once your partner's lips touch yours. As we told you earlier, kissing releases feel-good
chemicals like oxytocin and serotonin. These can make you feel calmer, better and happier.
Strengthens Your Bond: Pairs who kiss more often and longer may have a better
connection. Kissing helps strengthen the connection between two individuals
and ensures feelings of responsibility and empathy. This ultimately builds a stronger bond.
Locking lips begins the release of endorphins, which are hormones responsible for your happiness.
Kissing also helps to bring down depression better than medical treatments or anti-depressants.
Boosts Immunity: A study reported that kissing may increase immunity in women from a dangerous virus.
This virus can be contracted through mouth to mouth contact.
It can lead to infant blindness and other birth defects if the mother
is a carrier during pregnancy. Otherwise, the bug is relatively harmless in adults.
Human mouths have hundreds of bacteria in them, but everyone has slightly different microbes
in their mouths. When we kiss, we swap good bacteria, which can boost our immune systems.
You and your honey will end up sharing protection against many of the same illnesses.
Did you know that you can actually boost your immunity naturally? Learn more of what we are
talking about by watching this video titled “7 Ways To Naturally Boost Your Immune System”
Now, back to reasons you should kiss more often.
Healthy Lungs: Is kissing healthy? By now you know,
it is. It’s obvious that your breathing becomes faster when you kiss another person.
This means that you inhale and exhale around 60 times a minute instead of the normal 20 times.
The conclusion is that the fast pace of your breathing prevents
various kinds of lung disorders and improves the health of your lungs.
Better Focus: It is well known that kissing helps the secretion of different chemicals and two of
them are adrenaline and noradrenaline. These can make you not only excited,
but also more focused and alert. This can help you deal with any situation whatsoever.
Your heart rate and reaction time will also increase.
This is due to the secretion of adrenaline while kissing which ultimately enhances focus.
Increases self esteem: Since kissing boosts the happy hormones and reduces cortisol levels,
it potentially improves your feelings of self-worth.
Researchers in one study found that participants who were unhappy with
their physical appearance had higher cortisol levels. Although more research is needed,
experiencing a temporary drop in cortisol each time you kiss isn’t a bad way to pass the time.
Healthier Heart: Kissing your partner releases adrenaline,
along with many other hormones in your body. These hormones then stimulate blood
circulation in the body. This is a good workout for your heart. This
also helps in conditioning your cardiac muscles and regulating blood pressure.
You’ll freshen up: Kissing releases dopamine which affects your energy. If its levels are low, you
will feel tired and sleepy. Kissing increases the level of this hormone making you feel refreshed.
Longer Life: A study found that men who had the habit of kissing their spouses before going
to work lived five years longer on average. Although the source of this study is unknown,
we can understand why this might be the case. A kiss before departing is a good
sign all is going well in your marriage and a healthy marriage is a stress reliever.
While kissing can help strengthen the bond with your loved one, it is very important to recognize
signs when things aren’t working between you and your partner. Learn more about it by:
Watching: 7 Signs Your Man Doesn’t Love You Anymore
Or
Understanding 13 Signs You Are Being Used In A Relationship
What types of kisses have you tried with
your partner? Let us know in the comments section below!
at number 15 a healthier heart kissing your partner releases adrenaline along with many
other hormones in your body these hormones then stimulate blood circulation in the body
this is a good workout for your heart it also helps in conditioning your cardiac muscles
and regulating blood pressure number 16 you'll freshen up
pissing releases dopamine which affects your energy if it's levels are low you'll feel tired
and sleepy kissing increases the levels of this hormone making you feel refreshed
at number 17 a longer life a study found that men who had the habit of kissing their spouses before
they go to work lived five years longer on average although the source of this study is unknown
we can understand why this might be the case a kiss before departing is a good sign
all is going well in your marriage and a healthy marriage is a stress reliever while kissing can
help strengthen the bond with your loved ones it is very important to recognize signs when things
aren't working between you and your partner learn more about it by watching 7 signs your
man doesn't love you anymore or understanding 13 signs you're being used in a relationship
what types of kisses have you tried with your partner let us know in the comments section below