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Everyone knows that a good kiss can stop time. It can make your stomach twist, the tiny hairs on your arms stand up, and your body tingle. Kissing should be considered a drug of its own.
Furthermore, according to an article in Zoomer magazine, it is truly addictive.
Kissing has already been proven to reduce stress, and obviously arouse desire. But recent discoveries in the neuroscience world indicate that it has powerful influences on the neurotransmitters in our brains, as well as our hormone levels. This is because our lips are made up of the thinnest, most sensitive skin present on the human body. This ultra-sensitive zone is loaded with sensory neurons that send fast messages to our somatosensory cortex, thus stimulating intense emotion (2009).
Kissing releases a flow of powerful chemicals, one of them being oxytocin, often nicknamed the "cuddle hormone." Dopamine, the pleasure-giving neurotransmitter, is also released, as well as dopamine, which lowers stress.
Brain scan, which also show why we respond to certain people, proved these findings. Anthropologist Helen Fisher explains, "the need for a deep emotional and sexual connection is not weak or selfish behavior, but it is hardwired into [our] brains," (2009).
So kiss away people! And don't feel guilty about it. After all, it's only human nature.
Ashley, I am loving the colors and background of your blog and extremely interesting topic! Can't wait to see what you blog about next!
ReplyDeleteI've heard about this! It really is so interesting to think about the science behind it all, and as for the last post I definitely still want to see that movie despite bland reviews. :D
ReplyDeleteThis is cool! I have a book that I haven't had time to read yet -- Bonk: the Curious Coupling of Science and Sex, by Mary Roach -- that you should look into for more topics like this blog post. Interesting!
ReplyDeleteOh wow this is interesting. I did not know kissing was good for the human body! Bit I knew there was something special about it!
ReplyDeleteKissing a relief to stress...I believe it! Because you are right that one special kiss with that one special person makes you forget about everything! This is super interesting stuff!! I can't wait to check out your next blog!!
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