When it comes to kissing, each of us has a story of a “sweet fairy tale” or “how I wish I never” when the act is brought to light. It is another form of communication best known to the people involved in it. In other news, kissing is seen as an act of intimacy and affection in most communities and inner groups. Research conducted on kissing suggests it has more to it than just what we think. Here are some wonders of kissing you might be unaware of.
Kissing Firms Up Facial Muscles
But did you know that kissing can be a form of exercising your face? Why so? Kissing engages almost 2 to 34 facial muscles. This can help you strengthen your facial muscles and promote the youthful look you wish to have by increasing your collagen production. When looking forward to shedding some calories off the face, you could add kissing to the to-do list.
Enhances Salivary Gland
It can be observed that when you get involved in kissing, it kind of triggers your salivary glands. The saliva serves as a lubricant that plays many roles here. Once your mouth and throat are well lubricated, swallowing and digestion of food becomes easier. It also prevents food from sticking to the teeth leading to tooth decay and other related dental issues.
Improves Sex Drive
Testosterone is a sex hormone tasked to regulate one’s sex drive. During kissing, the salivary glands are stimulated and so is the testosterone since it is (somewhat) contained in the saliva as well. This means kissing as part of foreplay between lovers increases the man’s libido.
Improves Bonding
Studies found that kissing aids in the production of oxytocin: a hormone responsible for social bonding, reproduction and childbirth. When these hormones are released in the process of kissing, your feelings are linked together and your bond with your partner grows stronger.
Oxytocin also reduces stress and improves relaxation and the overall well-being of individuals.
Reduces Blood Pressure
In most fairy tale reminiscences of kissing our beloveds, our hearts tend to beat at a faster rate. This aids the blood vessels dilating and increases blood flow which on the other end, reduces the risks of blood pressure. Increased blood flow and dilated blood vessels also come along with additional benefits. It serves as a pain reliever for headaches, and menstrual cramps among others.
Akua Karle Okyere
Akua Karle Okyere is a lifestyle blogger at The Vocal Ghanaian and also a PR technician. She enjoys researching on travels and tours and writing fictional stories in her leisure time.