THE TONGUE AND WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE KISS TONGUE TO TONGUE…
You may not understand the meaning of “tongue to tongue” kissing, but it’s similar to eating oatmeal.
Sharing saliva and exchanging breaths together is a strong bond that must be handled well.
Kissing is an act that has existed for thousands of years, and it is not a behavior specific to humans only, as mammals and animals have witnessed similar behaviors.
Kissing definitely has many benefits, and it’s probably the reason why Mother Nature bestowed this gift upon us humans…
Let’s take a look at some of the many reasons why people kiss:
1. KISSING FOR HAPPINESS:
Kissing is a way for two people to show their love for each other, and it can also be between relatives or close friends…
When we kiss, the body produces endorphins, or happiness hormones, leaving both partners in a loving relationship feeling warm, fuzzy, happy, and carefree. Furthermore, kissing can reduce the body’s cortisol levels, making it a miraculous stress reliever.
2. KISSING TO EXCITE AND SATISFY:
Another hormone that can’t be left out is dopamine, as this type of hormone is associated with the brain’s reward system. Dopamine is produced when we encounter something we like, such as a great meal, so when we kiss someone we like, dopamine is responsible for making us feel happy, content, and excited. Furthermore, research has discovered that dopamine levels gradually increase until reaching sexual climax, before gradually disappearing again to be replaced by prolactin, in order to extinguish our sensual fire.
(Prolactin is more prevalent in females due to its role in milk production, and it has been found that when breastfeeding, women’s sex drive is severely limited. In males, the hormone works alongside other sex hormones to aid in sperm production.)
3. KISSING FOR A STRONGER VIDEO:
It has been discovered that when couples kiss, gently intertwining their tongues, there is an increase in the production of oxytocin, a hormone associated with building bonds with someone special. This hormone is also commonly beneficial to the body in other ways, such as facilitating breastfeeding and helping mothers give birth more easily.
4. KISSING TO BURN CALORIES:
Kissing mainly involves the use of the orbicularis oris muscle group that surrounds the mouth, along with 33 other muscle groups used when kissing.
Kissing also triggers at least five pairs of nerves, including the olfactory nerve, used for smelling; the trigeminal nerve, activated by touches to the mouth, tongue, cheeks, chin, and jaw; the facial nerve, used to control facial muscles like the lips; the glossopharyngeal and vagus nerves, responsible for voice control; and the hypoglossal nerve, which controls the tongue. With so much involved, it’s been found that kissing for just one minute can burn up to 26 calories. (To ensure both partners are ready to kiss for any length of time, be sure to take care of your oral hygiene.)
5. KISSING TO EXPERT:
While it’s certainly true that kissing stimulates nerve endings and helps produce the various “feel-good” hormones mentioned earlier, one of the most talked-about effects of kissing is the transmission of testosterone from men to women, or from men to other men. This is because testosterone is a type of hormone found in large quantities in males, as it’s the primary hormone involved in growth, cell repair, and increased libido, meaning it’s the most common hormone found in the blood. French kissing is, therefore, a great way to arouse both partners, and for even better results, kisses should be combined with hugs and other forms of physical contact.
Although kissing has numerous benefits, if one of the parties is not in good health, kissing could put them at risk of contracting various health problems, such as the common cold, hepatitis B, herpes, and warts…
Therefore, avoid kissing if you suffer from any of these conditions to maintain the health and safety of your loved ones…