From what turns us on to the crucial role kissing plays in romance and relationship.
Is it in his kiss?
Oh, yes. Osculation, the scientific term for kissing, in many ways says everything about your compatibility with your mate and the health of your relationship.
Kissing isn’t just about chemistry
While two strangers might serendipitously find themselves chemically compatible, more often the best kisses grow out of an emotional connection and
Kissing comes naturally but our techniques can evolve
We’re kissed from birth (more on that later) and other social animals seem to kiss, too.
Even a light lip-brushing is a huge turn-on for our brains
'It probably depends on who you ask - it’s culturally influenced,' Kirshenbaum says.
We've been kissing for ages...literally
'The earliest literary evidence we have for kissing dates back 3,500 years to India’s Vedic Sanskrit texts, but given that we see so ma
Kissing is universal
Kissing seems 'almost completely universal' among humans today, Kirshenbaum says.
Eskimos don't actually 'kiss' by rubbing noses
Eskimos don’t actually rub noses, Kirshenbaum writes.
We always remember our first kiss
If you’re like most people, you remember your first kiss much better than losing your virginity, according to Butler University research.
Men like tongue more than we do
Remember when Sex and the City’s Charlotte got totally grossed out when one of her dates started licking her face?
Men see kisses as a means to an end
No doubt: Both men and women enjoy kissing.
It’s all about first impressions
A bad first kiss can kill a would-be romance faster than you can reapply your lipstick. In a S.U.N.Y.
It's an essential ingredient for a long-lasting relationship
If you’re looking for longevity with your lover, make time for kissing.
How we smell matters
On a superficial level, our schnoz tells us whether we’re dealing with Pig Pen or Old Spice Man.
Want to make your lips more alluring? wear red
There may be something to women trying to make their lips look like Angelina Jolie’s.
Kissing can be addictive - at least initially
Ever kiss someone and can’t get enough? Chalk it up to dopamine.
kissing while (mildly) intoxicated can up the passion
To drink or not to drink?
Kissing can actually help you make up
Forget chocolate and flowers - just plant one on her lips.
Kissing never gets old - even when we do
While there hasn’t been much study of kissing and longevity, there’s reason to think that kissing is vital - and enjoyable-- throughout