Kissing can be such a fun activity! But did you know it is excellent for your overall health? Complete transparency, I did know it could prevent cavities. However, I wasn’t aware that kissing possessed seven other health benefits.
Scroll down to read the eight scientifically-backed health benefits kissing your partner can provide.
Health Benefits of Kissing
- Reduces blood pressure: a smooch session gives your heart a workout. It can get your heartbeat going in a healthy way, which helps lower your blood pressure.
- Fights cavities: Making out gets your saliva flowing! And that additional saliva washes away the plaque on your teeth that can lead to cavities.
- Boosts self-esteem:Â A German study revealed that men who received kisses from their wives before leaving for work made more money. Kissing has much to do with your self-esteem and feeling loved and connected.
- Burns calories:Â Don’t expect to burn the same amount of calories as you during a 30-minute jog, but you can burn up to 16 calories per smooch.
- Workouts the facial muscle:Â Think of this benefit as a facelift…kind of. Deep kissing can shape the neck and jawline, which are often trouble spots for those concerned about looking older.
- Zaps cramps and headaches: Kissing helps with cramps and headaches. You may be inclined to wave away advances when you’re curled into an achy ball, but the blood-vessel dilation brought on by a good long smooching session can help ease your pain.
- Releases happy hormones:Â Kissing can put you in the perfect mood. It releases feel-good chemicals such as serotonin, dopamine, and oxytocin.
- Reveals compatibility: A simple kiss can reveal a lot—for instance, the compatibility of a potential partner before getting emotionally involved. But just in case the first kiss didn’t reveal much, it is recommended to try one more time.
Knowing what we know now, don’t hesitate to land a big kiss on your partner’s lips. What is your favorite health benefit of kissing? Comment below!
