Healthshots

By Aayushi Gupta

Published Feb 12 2023

Kiss Day: 5 Health Benefits Of Kissing

Kissing your partner is a symbol of love, but it is also much more! Yes, it helps your emotional and physical wellness in addition to playing an important role in strengthening the bond.

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Makes You Joyful

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Your brain releases oxytocin, dopamine, and serotonin when you kiss, which promotes the bonding and feeling of affection, making you feel happy.

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Reduces Stress And Anxiety

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In a relationship, acts like kissing or exchanging "I Love You" messages might lower your cortisol levels, a stress-inducing hormone. So you may feel relaxed and calm.

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Improves Sexual Satisfaction

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Kissing is a crucial part or probably more intense than any other sexual behaviour. It is a feeling of love, passion, intimacy and so much more.

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Burns Calories

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No, we are not kidding. A passionate kiss can boost your metabolism rate and burn up to 2-3 calories each minute.

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Tones Face Muscles

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Kissing can be a good workout for your face because you move your mouth and stretch your facial muscles when you kiss. Additionally, this can increase collagen production, giving you glowing skin.

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Lowers Blood Pressure

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Being intimate with your loved one not just improves your emotional well-being. It dilates blood vessels and reduces blood pressure while raising heartbeat.

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Fights Cavities

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Plaque that causes cavities on your teeth can be removed by kissing. Additionally, saliva exchanges healthy microorganisms, which can enhance your overall oral health.

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