Kissing: why do we love it so much?

You can't get around it. A tongue tango is just incredibly fun to do. It's so intimate and you feel immensely loved by it. Yet, it's a strange thought that we let our tongue swing around in someone else's mouth. How is it that we love to kiss so much?

More intimate than sex
Many women find kissing more intimate than sex and get more aroused by it. How is that possible? Most people can remember their first kiss better than their first sexual encounter with a lover. During kissing, you completely expose yourself – figuratively speaking. A kiss can be that intimate. Want to know why we kiss at all? This is the history of the kiss.

Tasting
What happens to your feelings when you're kissing? It's mainly very exciting. You tease each other, then your lips touch and it starts to become increasingly intimate. In between, you look into each other's eyes: you almost look into each other's soul. You taste each other and feel the sparks flying off. Need tips for a hot and intimate kissing session? Here are a few kissing tips that will set you and your lover on fire.

Sex
Did you know that a man's saliva contains testosterone? A tongue kiss with a man makes you more in the mood for sex and can make you incredibly aroused. This is probably the reason why you always get so horny from kissing. The perfect foreplay.

Relaxing
Additionally, kissing is also very calming. It reduces stress and makes you feel more relaxed. After kissing, hormone levels rise, which makes you feel wonderfully relaxed. Are you stressed? A wet kiss is the solution!

Healthy
Oh yes, here's another fun fact: kissing is also very healthy for you. You burn calories, avoid tooth decay, and stay young. So, good tongue kissing is the healthy way to live.

Want to know more about this topic? Here are 10 things you didn't know about kissing.