Why Is Kissing Important? 11 Must-Know Facts About Kissing and a Look at Its Potential Calorie-Burning Effects

Kissing is not just a sweet way to show love—it also has some surprising health benefits! Did you know that a single passionate kiss can burn up to 6.4 calories per minute? Plus, kissing helps your body make more antibodies, which are like little soldiers that fight off germs and keep you healthy. Interested in adding a bit of romance to your day while possibly burning off some calories? Let's explore the wonderful world of kissing together! In this article, we'll reveal 11 fun and interesting facts about locking lips. From reducing stress to making you feel happier, kissing does more than just show affection. So, get ready to pucker up and discover how this special gesture can boost your health and happiness! Hot Kisses and Their Meanings: From Lizzy Kiss to Eskimo Kiss, Know Everything About Different Kisses With Your Partner.

1. A normal kiss burns 6.4 calories per minute. A passionate kiss can burn up to 20 calories per minute. That's even more than swimming, which burns 12 calories in one minute, just like jumping rope.

2. Today, an average kiss lasts more than 12 seconds. In the 1980s, couples came up for air sooner than that; back then, an average kiss lasted a mere 5.5 seconds.

3. Public kissing isn't always allowed everywhere. It's forbidden to kiss women in public on a Sunday in Michigan and Connecticut; these US states take the Day of the Lord quite seriously. In the subway in Turkey's capital, Ankara, passengers are expected to adhere to 'moral rules.' A kissing Turkish couple spied on by security cameras was officially warned.

4. With an average of four kisses per person per day, Germany ranks second behind Sweden on the list of countries that are stingy kissers. People in France and Italy do much better; they kiss an average of seven times per day.

5. Researchers study kissing in a field of science called philematology. They've discovered that two out of three people tilt their heads to the right when kissing.

6. Doctors are totally enthusiastic about kissing because it strengthens our immune system and slows down the ageing process. Just thinking about a kiss increases the flow of saliva, which, in turn, loosens plaque.

7. Smooching is great for road safety, too. Researchers found that people who hit the road freshly kissed are much less aggressive. They say that results in fewer accidents. But kissing while driving is not a good idea; please keep an eye on traffic!

8. People kiss in 90 percent of the countries worldwide. How and why differs from one country to the next. Three cheek kisses are a standard welcome in France, while in Japan, people only kiss if both parties want sex.

9. As affectionate gestures go, kissing is not just a social behaviour we've developed over the centuries; it's an instinct we can observe in orangutans and other primates as well. Geese express affection by touching their beaks, and elephants put their trunks into each other's mouths.

10. Kissing stimulates more than 100 billion nerve cells, while happiness hormones and adrenaline course through our bodies, letting our hearts beat faster. Blood pressure and body temperature rise, too.

11. A great deal of swapping goes on in a kiss: 60 milligrams of water, 0.5 milligrams of protein, 0.15 milligrams of gland secretion, 0.4 milligrams of salt, and up to 22,000 bacteria. The Science of Passion: Why Do We Kiss?.

Discovering the fascinating world of kissing reveals not only its romantic allure but also its remarkable health benefits. So, next time you lean in for a kiss, remember you're not just expressing love—you're also giving your health a sweet boost!

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Apr 02, 2024 08:40 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).