Ah, kiss. It reminds me of cliff Richard´s song: “Lucky lips always find a pair of lucky lips.” And tell me who doesn’t want to be lucky when kiss is so many beneficial. Kissing is an art and a science that keep our body healthy. The study says that a passionate kiss gives the brain more oxygen than normal. We find that our cheeks glow, our pulse gets fast, and breathing becomes irregular and deep, which may be the reason that many of us close our eyes and feel the bliss. Drink the wine of kiss everyday and keep the doctor away! You will feel surprised to know that kissing benefits your overall body.

·         Improves your mood

 Kiss makes brain to release dopamine and serotonin. Dopamine gives the desire of bonding and serotonin elevates your mood.

·         Decreases Stress

Kiss calms our mind and body. It stimulates and alters the body’s oxytocin level that gives a sense of peace and calmness. It decreases the level of cortisol which is also known as the stress hormone.

·         You skin gets toned

Kiss is not so simple act, it involves 34 facial muscles, and 112 postural muscles and the most important muscle is the “orbicularis oris” – This muscle closes the mouth and puckers the lips when it contracts.

·         Prevent cavities

Your slobbery kiss keeps the dentist away. It increases saliva production and this saliva washes away bacteria that can cause cavities, tooth decay, and plaque build-up.

·         Cure allergies

Kiss decreases the release of histamine in the blood which causes allergy symptoms such as sneezing and watery eyes.

·         Burns calories

Study says that a passionate kiss, lasting about twenty seconds can burn up to 2-3 calories per minute.

·         Keeps your heart healthy

Study says that kissing decreases stress, increases relationship satisfaction, and decreases cholesterol levels and is stabilizing the cardiovascular system. Stress is a well-known risk factor for heart disease. So it is advisable to give your heart to your darling, kiss her and keep your heart healthy. Simple!

·         Relieves pain

Kissing releases natural chemicals in the body called endorphins that can be more powerful than the narcotic morphine to relieve pain.

·         Add years to your life

Study says that kissing increases a man’s life by 5 years. So kiss more and live healthy and longer. But the same is not true in the case of ladies. Then why would wife offer her kisses to her man? Men, beg for it if you want to live longer and happily.

Hold on, hold on, hold on, don’t get excited after knowing so many health benefits of kiss and try to kiss in India publicly because public display of affection is a criminal offense under Section 294 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 with a punishment of imprisonment of up to three months, or a fine, or both.