movies 17 things you never knew about kissing kmanenti May 1, 2012 SMS Leave a comment From what turns us on to the crucial role kissing plays in romance and relationship. artkiss1Is 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. artkiss2Kissing isn’t just about chemistryWhile two strangers might serendipitously find themselves chemically compatible, more often the best kisses grow out of an emotional connection and artkiss3Kissing comes naturally but our techniques can evolveWe’re kissed from birth (more on that later) and other social animals seem to kiss, too. artkiss4Even 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. artkiss5We'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 artkiss6Kissing is universalKissing seems 'almost completely universal' among humans today, Kirshenbaum says. artkiss7Eskimos don't actually 'kiss' by rubbing noses Eskimos don’t actually rub noses, Kirshenbaum writes. artkiss8We always remember our first kissIf you’re like most people, you remember your first kiss much better than losing your virginity, according to Butler University research. artkiss9Men like tongue more than we doRemember when Sex and the City’s Charlotte got totally grossed out when one of her dates started licking her face? artkiss10Men see kisses as a means to an endNo doubt: Both men and women enjoy kissing. artkiss11It’s all about first impressionsA bad first kiss can kill a would-be romance faster than you can reapply your lipstick. In a S.U.N.Y. artkiss12It's an essential ingredient for a long-lasting relationshipIf you’re looking for longevity with your lover, make time for kissing. artkiss13How we smell mattersOn a superficial level, our schnoz tells us whether we’re dealing with Pig Pen or Old Spice Man. artkiss14Want to make your lips more alluring? wear redThere may be something to women trying to make their lips look like Angelina Jolie’s. artkiss15Kissing can be addictive - at least initiallyEver kiss someone and can’t get enough? Chalk it up to dopamine. artkiss16kissing while (mildly) intoxicated can up the passionTo drink or not to drink? artkiss17Kissing can actually help you make upForget chocolate and flowers - just plant one on her lips. artkiss18Kissing never gets old - even when we doWhile there hasn’t been much study of kissing and longevity, there’s reason to think that kissing is vital - and enjoyable-- throughout Tags: kmanenti May 1, 2012 SMS Leave a comment Listen Now 00:00 A Brutally Honest Review Of Emily In Paris Season Four The Spill