It's time to start smooching! Here are the real health benefits of kissing your loved one.
So, in on honor of International Kissing Day, find a whole new appreciation for kissing and read on about how the activity’s totally good for your mind, body and spirit.Sure, kissing may not burn as many calories as, say, running a mile, but it does pump up your metabolism to about twice its usual rate. Most people burn about one calorie a minute at rest, but according to, kissing burns about 2 to 3 calories per minute.
You won’t want to skip Zumba in favor of a makeout session, but next time you’re lounging around on the couch with your spouse, turn up the heat with some calorie-boosting kisses.Whether you’re smooching a baby or passionately kissing your spouse, locking lips promotes intimacy and boosts bonding. Dawn Maslar, a biology professor, sums it up like this: “When we kiss, both men and women produce the hormone oxytocin. It’s often called the ‘love hormone’ because it causes us to bond.
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