Can a kiss a day keep the doctor away? Wow – wouldn’t that be great! If that were the case, if kissing could be both fun and healthy, how cool would that be? In a recent interview, Andrea Demirjian, author of “Kissing: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about One of Life’s Sweetest Pleasures,” offered eight reasons why she thinks this just might be the case. I want to share these eight benefits with you.
- Kissing reduces your blood pressure. It helps dilate your blood vessels which may lead to lower pressure.
- It can relieve cramps and headaches. The reason for this is similar to the one above.
- Kissing can fight cavities. It can produce saliva which washes away plaque. I know, not too romantic, but practical.
- You may feel happier. Kissing can cause the release of neurotransmitters in the brain that lead to feelings of happiness, satisfaction, and even bonding.
- Kissing can burn calories. A vigorous kiss may burn 8 to 16 calories.
- Your self-esteem may be boosted. Higher incomes were earned by the men in a study who received a passionate kiss from their wives before leaving for work. Just think – if you want your spouse to earn more money, maybe a morning kiss is the trick.
- Kissing can tone your facial muscles.
- If you are not married but are searching, kissing has been shown to be a measure of compatibility.
So, here is this week’s tip – not overly profound but important nonetheless: Go kiss your spouse.