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Pucker up!
Usually, this is two people placing their lips together.
Evolutionary PerspectiveWhere did kissing come from?
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It would be easy to assume that everyone kisses, but that’s actually not true.
This is a habit used across many species.
The act of kissing may play an important role in who we choose as partners.
Kissing may make our bodies create it, but that hasn’t been proven true across all genders.
And even if things don’t go further, kissing can be fun.
It may release other happy hormones, like serotonin and dopamine, as well as lower your stress levels.
For some sex workers, kissing is off-limits because it is considered too emotionally intimate."
No matter what subculture you’re a part of, enthusiasticconsentis vital to kissing someone.
Before becoming physicallyintimatewith a new person, consider first talking with them about their comfort levels.
Let’s look at the different impacts it can have on our bodies.
you’re free to transmit germs for everything from cold sores to a cold to COVID.
Illnesses such as Mononucleosis, known as the “kissing disease,” can leave you incapacitated for month.
Kissing tends to be more common in societies with stronger oral hygiene.
Personal and Intimate Relationships
Can a couple be happy together without kissing?
“Couples who kiss more frequently are more satisfied in their relationships,” says Weiss.
“In fact, kissing appears to have more of an impact on relationship satisfaction than intercourse.
Couples who kiss frequently also have bettersex lives,” she adds.
There are many types of kisses, and they aren’t all sexual.
A kiss is a way ofexpressing affection, just like a hug.
And for our romantic relationships, they may be one of the keys to longevity.
If kissing someone romantically, you should always get consent first, as it’s a physically intimate activity.
Kissing is free, fun, and it helps relationships thrivewhat’s not to love?!
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