Balck couple kissing (Photo/Pond5)
Kissing, lip-locking, smooching, whatever you want to call this joining of lips, not only feels wonderful, it is good for us too. It's no surprise that couples who kiss more often tend to be more satisfied with their relationship.
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It's good for your mental health
While it’s no surprise that being intimate with another person is likely to boost your mood and confidence, kissing does even more than that. In fact, a make-out session boosts your brain’s levels of oxytocin (a calming chemical), endorphins (a natural upper), and dopamine (the feel-good chemical).
Lowers pain
You know those lovely endorphins I just mentioned? Those also are powerful pain relievers, so when you kiss, your pain tolerance may increase. So next time you have a headache, don’t reach for the Advil—reach for his lips. (…with your lips. Am I painting a good picture here?)
Boosts your immune system
That sharing of saliva isn’t just sexy (as un-sexy as the beginning of this sentence is!), it’s also a great way to boost your immunity. Sure, if your partner is sick you may get sick (not rocket science), but if your partner is healthy you’ll get his/her sickness-fighting germs too making you less likely to get sick!
Healthier relationshipsIf you’re in a committed relationship, how much do you kiss your partner? The more you kiss, the stronger your relationship, according to Oxford University researchers. Research shows that more frequent kissing in a relationship is linked to a higher quality relationship, and thus, a healthier life. So, why not? go ahead and kiss her!Good exerciseA good make-out session leaves you breathless for several reasons. That’s right: you can burn between 90 – 120 calories per hour with some vigorous kissing. If you’re feeling guilty about that cookie you just ate, grab your partner and smooch away. That being said, don’t let that be an excuse to skip your daily workouts—but hey, every little bit helps!