Ten Health Benefits Of Kissing

Face it -- a great kiss makes the world dissolve - makes us dizzy with desire.

And while kissing may feel oh-so-good, it also has health benefits, too. It triggers a whole spectrum of physiological processes that boost your immunity and generally spruce up that body you work so hard to keep attractive. 

 Ten Benefits Of Kissing

1.   Emotional bonding: kissing your partner is a fun, pleasurable and important part of physical intimacy and helps maintain a sense of togetherness and love.

2. Stress reduction: kissing your partner, either tenderly or passionately, releases calming brain chemicals (neurotransmitters) that reduce stress levels, anxiety and soothe the mind.

3. Foreplay: deep kissing your partner can lead to sexual intercourse. Various studies show that sex enhances a person’s physical and mental health. For example, regular sex is protective against stress and depression.

4. Weight Loss: Kissing might even help you lose weight, says Byrant Stamford, PHD, professor and director of the health promotion center at the University of Louisville. During a really passionate kiss, you might burn two calories a minute — double your metabolic rate, “he says.(This compares 11.2 calories per minute you burn jogging on a treadmill.

5. Healthier mouth: saliva contains substances that fight bacteria, viruses and fungi. Deep kissing increases the flow of saliva, which helps to keep the mouth, teeth and gums healthy.

6. Increased immunity: exposure to germs that inhabit your partner’s mouth strengthens your immune system.

7. Prevents Baggy Cheeks: Kissing uses 30 facial muscles and it helps keep those muscles tight, preventing baggy cheeks.

8. Control Blood Pressure: Kissing is good for the heart because it creates adrenaline which causes your heart to pump more blood throughout your body. Frequent kissing has been scientifically proven to stabilize cardiovascular activity, decrease blood pressure and cholesterol.

9.  Increased self esteem: Kissing is great for self esteem. It makes you feel appreciated and helps your state of mind.

10. Control Bladder Infections: Those who kiss quite frequently are less likely to suffer from stomach, bladder and blood infections.