Kissing is a very powerful
bonding tactic that can be as simple as a peck on the lips, or a long,
passionate make-out session. It’s no surprise that couples who kiss more
often tend to be more satisfied with their relationship.
Need even more reason to lock lips? Here are 5 reasons
you should talk less and kiss more:
It
increases happiness and provides stress relief: Have you ever been sad right after a kiss? Probably
not. Kissing naturally relaxes us and is an instant pick-me-up. “When we kiss,
it stimulates our brain to release a cocktail of feel good chemicals that both
calm and excite us at the same time,” says marriage and family therapist Dr.
Sheri Meyers. When this happens, the desire to connect, bond and get close
to our partner increases.
It’s
free, fun and can be experimental: Kissing is a great way to express yourself and keep things fresh. Let
it be a sensual adventure, says Meyers. “Take time to explore, taste, and touch
each other’s lips. See if you can discover something new–like kissing your
partner while gazing into each other’s eyes. You may find it’s a more personal
and a deeper experience.”
It’s
communication without the talking:
Kissing can convey a variety of messages and you don’t even have to speak. A
kiss can communicate that you love and missed a person. It can also show that
you’re ready to get busy in the bedroom. It can convey tenderness, passion and
enthusiasm. At the same time, how you kiss can also show another that you’re
bored or not really into them. That said, Meyers advises to always be present
when you kiss: “Say what you want your partner to hear, not with your words,
but with your lips.”
It
spurs arousal: A
deep, sensual kiss sets the stage for heightened sexual pleasure and a more
satisfying erotic experience. If a partner seems ‘distant’ or not all there
when kissing them, there might be just as much disconnection during sex. If the
kiss is slow and passionate, lovemaking may be just as tender.
It
keeps the relationship connected and strong: The more time and effort we put into kissing our
partner throughout the day, the stronger the relationship will be
overall. Lips are filled with sensory nerves that send a huge amount of
biological information to our brains, prompting it produce oxytocin. This
hormone is most commonly known as the “love hormone” because it creates
intimacy, trust, and builds healthy relationships. It’s the same hormone that
bonds mothers to their newborns. The higher those levels, the higher your
capacity to love.
Now that we’ve covered just how powerful a kiss can
be, imagine what it can do for your relationship.
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