Kissing is the symbol of relationships par excellence, through which we express our feelings, emotions, and moods. However, kissing is not only a loving bond, but it can also be our best weight loss exercise.
According to the study, published in Archives of Sexual Behavior, kissing has different benefits, and among them, the burning of calories is found.
An intense kiss can burn up to 12 calories per minute
When we kiss, we use up to thirty muscles of our neck and face, so if you are one of those who spends all day kissing, there is no doubt that the skin of your face will be healthy and smooth.
Depending on the intensity and duration, with each kiss we could burn six to a hundred calories. Specifically, an intense kiss can burn up to 12 calories per minute.
During a passionate kiss, the speed of metabolism can double, says Bryant Stamford, Director of Health Promotion at the University of Louisville. “That means your body burns fats and carbohydrates faster and more efficiently, he adds.
Other reactions from your body when kissing
The psychologist at the Quirón Salud hospital in Valencia, Marina Sangonzalo, points out that “kissing is a powerful mechanism of adaptation that contributes to the survival of the species and, at the same time, the rubbing of the lips with the skin or with those of another person triggers a chain reaction.”
That is, when kissing, we also release endorphins and other hormones related to tenderness and affection, such as oxytocin and dopamine, which can help free you from anxiety.
In addition, exchanging saliva also helps strengthen and stimulate your immune system, and helps keep the denture clean, reducing bacterial plaque.