Why do we kiss?

When humans kiss, their brains release chemicals like oxytocin, dopamine and serotonin. Oxytocin is the chemical linked to pair-bonding, and it's been nicknamed the “the love hormone” for a reason. These increased endorphins make the body feel good, aiding in feelings of attachment.
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What is the purpose of a kiss?

It boosts your 'happy hormones'

Kissing triggers your brain to release a cocktail of chemicals that leave you feeling oh so good by igniting the pleasure centers of the brain. These chemicals include oxytocin, dopamine, and serotonin, which can make you feel euphoric and encourage feelings of affection and bonding.
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Is kissing natural or learned?

More than you might think. A kiss might seem like a natural thing to do for most of us, but the scientific jury is still out on whether it is a learned or instinctual behaviour. Approximately 90 per cent of cultures kiss, making a strong case for the act being a basic human instinct.
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Why do we kiss in the lips?

What is important with lip-on-lip kissing and other types of kissing is that the moment is about sharing close, intimate information about each other. Kissing by pressing our lips together is an almost uniquely human behaviour.
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Why do we kiss with tongue?

A French kiss (also called a tongue kiss, a deep kiss, or making out) is a kiss in which one or both partners use their tongues to stimulate each other's mouths for mutual sexual pleasure.
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Why Do We Kiss?



How does a kiss taste?

The kissing flavor of love is soft and subtle and has a slight sweet taste to it. When you having a quick tongue-in-kiss, with some one-night stand, it often tasted like boiled potatoes water. It's kind of bland and has a dull acid flavor all on its own. Sort of a foul flavor in a way.
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Which type of kiss is the best?

One of the most passionate ways to kiss, a French kiss tops the list of kisses! An intimate and erotic move, it is surely to set your partner's mood for some romance. Start by tilting in and locking your partner's lips with yours. Remember to go with the flow, rushing through this divine moment can ruin the feel of it.
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Which place is best for kiss?

Kissing Women: Their Favorite Places
  • Ears. The ears are an often-neglected area of the body that can be the site of intense pleasure for her and using your mouth is the best way to stimulate them. ...
  • Back of the neck. ...
  • Face. ...
  • Collarbone. ...
  • Hips. ...
  • Breasts.
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How does a guy feel after kissing?

“When you kiss, you can feel the warmth in your heart. You can taste the sweetness of lips. You can experience the intimacy of the minds and bodies.”
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Why is kissing so addictive?

A study suggests that the dopamine produced by kissing can stimulate the same area of the brain that is activated by the use of cocaine or heroin. This is one of the reasons why kissing is so addictive, and you may get hooked to it.
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Why do we kiss with our eyes closed?

Most people can't focus on anything as close as a face at kissing distance so closing your eyes saves them from looking at a distracting blur or the strain of trying to focus. Kissing can also make us feel vulnerable or self-conscious and closing your eyes is a way of making yourself more relaxed.
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Why do we feel weak after kissing?

"The heart rate goes up, muscle tension increases, our breathing rate speeds up, and blood flows to our internal organs." It's why you might feel "weak in the knees." But this feeling also plays a role in assessing your chemistry.
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Do lips change after kissing?

When the saliva left over from a lot of kissing evaporates from your lips it takes with it the natural moisture and oils that help protect the delicate skin there. This can lead to dry, cracked, and chapped lips (via Consumer Health Digest).
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What is the longest kiss ever?

A Thai couple has sealed a new record for the longest kissing, after locking lips for 46 hours, 24 minutes. The Guinness World Records still have to verify the latest "kissathon" for it to become official. Husband and wife team Ekkachai and Laksana Tiranarat were one of 14 couples taking part in a contest in Pattaya.
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Why is the first kiss so important?

The first kiss is a pivotal moment. It's the primary way to tell if your relationship is romantic or platonic. The quality and timing of that first kiss can be a deal-maker, or breaker. A couple's smooch style can be in perfect harmony from the very beginning.
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Who invented kissing with tongue?

The french kiss was first known as maraichanage, a term to describe the prolonged, deep, tongue kiss practised by the Maraichins, inhabitants of Brittany, France. It dates from at least the 1920s. It is derived from the idea that the French people are sexually liberated or even promiscuous.
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At what age is kissing okay?

Love is in the air

No need to wait for the official first date to get a little face time, however. Americans agree kids are ready for their first kiss at age 15 (15.1 on average), while on average, they had theirs at age 14.5.
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What kiss means on different body parts?

A body kiss is a way to make your makeout session more intimate or erotic, or it can be a form of foreplay. "You can kiss various body parts like earlobes, sides of necks, insides of wrists, and other hot spots, where blood flow is close to the surface of the skin," Brown-James says.
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What should we do after kiss?

Enjoy the moment slowly, without worrying about next steps.
  1. In general, the best advice is just to go slow. Don't rush into anything. ...
  2. The best advice for responding after a kiss is to follow your heart. It sounds cliche, but all kisses are different, and you will know what to do if you just trust yourself.
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How long should a first kiss last?

So, 10 seconds is how short the ideal kiss is, according to the survey.
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How do you kiss a girls thighs?

Kiss her thighs, letting your tongue touch her skin so you leave just a trace of dampness behind. This, in combination with the light touch and hot breath, in a slow, disciplined movement, should elicit writhing, squealing, and giggling.
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Are kisses supposed to be wet?

Your tongue should never be long, wet and limp; this person's face should never have a wet upper lip, wet lower lip, wet cheek or wet chin. If he or she has to pull away and wipe of his or her face, it's definitely not hot.
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How do you tease a kiss?

Right before your mouths touch, stop; hold his gaze and graze his lips without actually kissing. If you want to be a super tease, place kisses at the edges of his mouth or gently drag your lips down to your partner's neck, keeping lip-to-skin contact the entire time.
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