How does science explain the sensations of a kiss?

How does science explain the sensations of a kiss?

How does science explain the sensations of a kiss?

How does science explain the sensations of a kiss?

How does science explain the sensations of a kiss?

How does science explain the sensations of a kiss?

How does science explain the sensations of a kiss?

How does science explain the sensations of a kiss?

How does science explain the sensations of a kiss?

How does science explain the sensations of a kiss?

How does science explain the sensations of a kiss?

How does science explain the sensations of a kiss?

How does science explain the sensations of a kiss?

How does science explain the sensations of a kiss?

How does science explain the sensations of a kiss?

How does science explain the sensations of a kiss?

How does science explain the sensations of a kiss?

How does science explain the sensations of a kiss?

How does science explain the sensations of a kiss?

How does science explain the sensations of a kiss?

How does science explain the sensations of a kiss?

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Does it bring happiness? - Kissing releases endorphins, which are the happiness hormones.

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Does it bring happiness? - As well as bringing happiness, endorphins also act as a painkiller.

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Boosted immune system? - Kissing helps strengthen the immune system.

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Boosted immune system? - This is because it increases your resistance to bugs, through contact with other people's saliva.

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Boosted immune system? - Around 80 million bacteria can be exchanged while making out.

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Boosted immune system? - But don't worry! This bacteria helps strengthen your body's defense system.

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Exercise? - Kissing uses around 29 muscles in your body

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Exercise? - Of these 29 muscles, 17 are in your tongue.

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Quicker heart beat - Kissing speeds up your heart rate.

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Quicker heart beat - Your heart rate can double at first contact.

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Slimming? - Smooching also helps to burn calories!

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Slimming? - The muscle movement you make while making out can technically help you lose weight.

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Dental hygiene? - Kissing also helps keep your teeth clean and healthy.

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Dental hygiene? - This is because it stimulates the production of saliva, which helps keep your teeth healthy.

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Sense of well-being - Making out can also help reduce stress levels.

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Sense of well-being - It reduces the levels of cortisol, the stress hormone.

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Sense of well-being - Making out also releases oxytocin, a hormone linked to a sense of peace and relaxation.

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Fear? - But some people have a fear of kissing.

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Fear? - It's known as Philemaphobia.

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Addictive? - Making out with someone can be addictive.

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Addictive? - This is because kissing releases dopamine.

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What about chemistry? - Kissing can have to do with chemistry.

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What about chemistry? - The body recognizes if your partner has a genetic compatibility with you.

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What about chemistry? - And that's how you can tell if you have chemistry with someone or not.

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Prohibited? - Did you know that kissing can be banned in some cases?

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Prohibited? - In some parts of Africa, people do not kiss each other on the mouth, especially in public.

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Prohibited? - This is because it is believed that your mouth is the window to your soul.

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Unhealthy? - Making out can cause infections to spread.

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Unhealthy? - It's rare, but it can cause, flu, herpes and even mono, which is also known as the kissing disease.

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To kiss or not kiss? -

But don't let that put you off. If you've got that feeling, then kiss away!

See also: https://www.starsinsider.com/lifestyle/233406/out-of-the-box-ideas-for-an-unforgettable-first-date

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Does it bring happiness? - Kissing releases endorphins, which are the happiness hormones.

© Shutterstock

1 / 31 Fotos

Does it bring happiness? - As well as bringing happiness, endorphins also act as a painkiller.

© Shutterstock

2 / 31 Fotos

Boosted immune system? - Kissing helps strengthen the immune system.

© Shutterstock

3 / 31 Fotos

Boosted immune system? - This is because it increases your resistance to bugs, through contact with other people's saliva.

© Shutterstock

4 / 31 Fotos

Boosted immune system? - Around 80 million bacteria can be exchanged while making out.

© Shutterstock

5 / 31 Fotos

Boosted immune system? - But don't worry! This bacteria helps strengthen your body's defense system.

© Shutterstock

6 / 31 Fotos

Exercise? - Kissing uses around 29 muscles in your body

© Shutterstock

7 / 31 Fotos

Exercise? - Of these 29 muscles, 17 are in your tongue.

© Shutterstock

8 / 31 Fotos

Quicker heart beat - Kissing speeds up your heart rate.

© Shutterstock

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Quicker heart beat - Your heart rate can double at first contact.

© Shutterstock

10 / 31 Fotos

Slimming? - Smooching also helps to burn calories!

© Shutterstock

11 / 31 Fotos

Slimming? - The muscle movement you make while making out can technically help you lose weight.

© Shutterstock

12 / 31 Fotos

Dental hygiene? - Kissing also helps keep your teeth clean and healthy.

© Shutterstock

13 / 31 Fotos

Dental hygiene? - This is because it stimulates the production of saliva, which helps keep your teeth healthy.

© Shutterstock

14 / 31 Fotos

Sense of well-being - Making out can also help reduce stress levels.

© Shutterstock

15 / 31 Fotos

Sense of well-being - It reduces the levels of cortisol, the stress hormone.

© Shutterstock

16 / 31 Fotos

Sense of well-being - Making out also releases oxytocin, a hormone linked to a sense of peace and relaxation.

© Shutterstock

17 / 31 Fotos

Fear? - But some people have a fear of kissing.

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18 / 31 Fotos

Fear? - It's known as Philemaphobia.

© Shutterstock

19 / 31 Fotos

Addictive? - Making out with someone can be addictive.

© Shutterstock

20 / 31 Fotos

Addictive? - This is because kissing releases dopamine.

© Shutterstock

21 / 31 Fotos

What about chemistry? - Kissing can have to do with chemistry.

© Shutterstock

22 / 31 Fotos

What about chemistry? - The body recognizes if your partner has a genetic compatibility with you.

© Shutterstock

23 / 31 Fotos

What about chemistry? - And that's how you can tell if you have chemistry with someone or not.

© Shutterstock

24 / 31 Fotos

Prohibited? - Did you know that kissing can be banned in some cases?

© Shutterstock

25 / 31 Fotos

Prohibited? - In some parts of Africa, people do not kiss each other on the mouth, especially in public.

© Shutterstock

26 / 31 Fotos

Prohibited? - This is because it is believed that your mouth is the window to your soul.

© Shutterstock

27 / 31 Fotos

Unhealthy? - Making out can cause infections to spread.

© Shutterstock

28 / 31 Fotos

Unhealthy? - It's rare, but it can cause, flu, herpes and even mono, which is also known as the kissing disease.

© Shutterstock

29 / 31 Fotos

To kiss or not kiss? -

But don't let that put you off. If you've got that feeling, then kiss away!

See also: https://www.starsinsider.com/lifestyle/233406/out-of-the-box-ideas-for-an-unforgettable-first-date

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