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The easiest, yet most intimate, way of showing your love, affection, attraction or appreciation to someone is to kiss them. This could be a peck on the cheek, a peck on the lips or a full blown smooch right on the mouth. But you know what else a kiss can do, other than expressing your endearment? It can have 14 of the most astonishing benefits to your health too! Check them out:

1. Kissing lowers stress

Kiss decreases the stress hormone know as ”cortisol” and increases serotonin levels in the brain.

2. Kissing releases hormones that make us happy

3. Kissing burns calories!

No Really.

4. And reduces blood pressure

5. Kissing prevents cavities

6. And KILLS cramps and headaches

7. Kissing also helps boost your immune system

8. It has the ability of lowering anxiety

9. And decreasing pain

During a kiss, your body releases adrenaline, which reduces the feeling of pain. Also saliva contains a type of anesthetic that helps relieve pain.

10. Kissing can also help tone your lip and face muscles

11. It’s a natural relaxant

12. And helps us calm down, promoting pleasure

13. Kissing is a great barometer for sexual compatibility

14. Kissing helps strengthen your relationship. Many will disagree that this is a health benefit, but if your relationship is strong, your mind will be happy and a happy mind means a healthy mind! Voila!

Happy kissing!