Why Do We Kiss

The brain contains a huge amount of receptors devoted to picking up sensations from the #lips and #kissing may be nature's way of opening the door to the sexual experience.

Kissing triggers your brain to release a cocktail of chemicals that leave you feeling good by igniting the #pleasure centers of the brain. These chemicals include oxytocin, dopamine, and serotonin, which can make you feel euphoric and encourage feelings of #affection and bonding.

Oxytocin is a chemical linked to pair bonding. The rush of oxytocin released when you kiss causes feelings of affection and attachment, kissing your partner has been shown to improve #relationship satisfaction and help couples connect on a chemical level. 

Kissing also lowers your cortisol (stress hormone) levels. Kissing and other #affectionate communication, like hugging and saying “I love you,” impacts the physiological processes related to stress management.

Kissing increases your heart rate in a way that dilates your blood vessels, when your blood vessels dilate, your blood flow increases and causes an immediate decrease in your blood pressure. 

By swapping spit, you can also introduce your partner to bacteria they may encounter later on, making them more equipped to ward off future infections and boosting immunity. 

Romantic kissing can lead to sexual #arousal and is often the driving force behind a decision to have sex with someone. Saliva also contains testosterone — a sex hormone that plays a role in sexual arousal. The longer and more passionately you kiss, the more testosterone gets released.

Sex, #sensuality , and sensual touch have profound effects on physical and emotional well-being. Kissing is an exciting excursion into the #sensual , that comes with a host of benefits for you and your partner. Incorporate kissing into your intimacy to decrease stress, increase #bonding and create more pleasure!