Saturday, 31 March 2012

The Kiss (not the music band I really mean the kiss)

The kiss is the act of touching something (usually another person) with his lips. It is common practice among humans, also present in other primates and other orders of animals.

In humans, the kiss is used in different cultures as a sign of affection, to meet or say goodbye to a person. It is also an important part of the rituals of courtship and mating in primates.
There is scientific evidence that demonstrates the benefits of kissing someone else. For example, stimulates the brain to release oxytocin into the bloodstream, creating a sense of wellbeing. Oxytocin is a hormone that affects basic functions like falling in love, orgasm, childbirth and breastfeeding is associated with warmth, tenderness and the act of touching. Passionate kissing cause the release of adrenaline in the blood, which in turn increases heart rate, blood pressure and glucose in the blood.

Experts from the British charity Relate say kiss your partner is the best antidote to depression and a great way to improve health and enjoin people to kiss more.

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