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Kissing is one of the romantic ways of bonding.
Studies have proven that kissing is good for your health.
It is advisable to kiss your spouse on a regular basis.
Here are health benefits of kissing.
Keeps your mouth clean
Kissing increases saliva flow in the mouth.
The extra saliva helps in keeping the mouth clean by washing out food particles and even bacteria.
In addition, the mineral ions in saliva promote the repair of small lesions in the tooth enamel.
Gives immune system a boost There are different bacteria in our mouths.
There is an exchange of saliva which leads exchange of these bacteria during kissing.
This helps build the body’s immune system.
Your bodies will have similar microbiota, hence will be prepared to fight off similar bacteria and even digest similar foods.
Burns calories
Kissing can be a vigorous exercise if you’re fully engaged.
This can help burn a lot of calories.
More so, it should be noted that while kissing, we use muscles in our cheeks, which helps in keeping the cheeks firm.
Delays signs of aging
During kissing, we move the whole of our face in order to move our lips.
This can be a facial exercise that keeps our faces firm.
The increased blood flow stimulates the production of collagen which helps to keep one young.
Increases sex drive
Prolonged kissing leads to the production of testosterone, responsible for sex drive.
This is a healthy thing between two partners deeply in love for each other.