kissing

Isn't it curious what shows up in your e-mail? This was totally unexpected. Sure wish it had been sent by a woman but sad to relate it was not. I didn't give it a second thought because my pal who sent it is heterosexual and just thought it would be thought provoking. So with the thought of supplying a rainbow of subjects, here you are a2k members.

Why Kissing Is Good for YOU.....It's good for you because...

...it helps prevent tooth decay. Dr. Peter Gorden, Dental Advisor at the
British Dental Association, explains. "After eating, your mouth is full of
sugar solution and acidic saliva, which cause plaque build up. Kissing is
nature's own cleaning process," he adds. "It stimulates saliva flow and
brings plaque levels down to normal."

....it relieves tension. A passionate kiss is a great relaxation technique,
says stress consultant, Michelle Kay Mcnabb. "When your mouth is in a
kissing position, you're almost smiling and, as our emotions and body language
are so closely linked, it's almost impossible to smile and feel tense at the same
time," she explains. "Also, your breathing becomes deeper and your eyes
close when you kiss - that's what you do when you relax. It's a perfect way
to shut out the world."

...it helps you lose weight. "A long kiss makes the metabolism burn up sugar
faster than usual," says Claire Potter. "The calories burned depend on the
intensity, but you can rely on 10 calories for every 10 minutes."

...it slows the ageing process. "Kissing helps to tone your cheek and jaw muscles,
so they're less likely to sag," says Cosmo's Fitness Consultant, Claire Potter.

...it increases fitness levels. Your heart is pumping, your pulse is racing...
"If kissing is exciting, you release adrenaline into the bloodstream and your
heart pumps more blood around your body," says Dr. Susan Hotchkies.
"It's a great cardiovascular workout."

...it is a good indication of what's to come. Kissing a new man gives you the
perfect opportunity to check out his pheromones - the chemical messengers
that signal sexual attraction." The first kiss is always a good way to work out
if there's any chemistry between you," says Paul Brown, a sexual and marital
therapist. "In humans, it's thought that smells plays a vital part in subconscious
attraction, and if your pheromones aren't in tune', you're unlikely to hit off in
other areas."

And finally, ...it boosts self-esteem. There's nothing better than a passionate
kiss for a major dose of feel - good factor. "In theory, when you're kissing,
you're happy. And when you're happy, you feel good about yourself,"
says psychotherapist Paul Zeal.

(Doesn't it make you feel like kissing someone now? Don't wait. Get to it!