Why does it feel good to kiss? Watch this video to find out why humans are attracted to failure.
Kiss your romantic partner, your children and even your pets, but why? Educational youtuber Joe Hanson from the series It’s Okay to be Smart explains in this video.
The kiss is intensely sensory. Human lips are made to kiss; they have more nerves than any other part of the body.
The kiss releases endorphins (natural chemicals for well-being) and internal stimulants that send extra oxygen to the brain. At the same time, kissing reduces the stress hormone cortisol.
Henson explains that 90% of all human cultures kiss. We have records of kisses dating back 3,500 years. Therefore, kissing is part of our human heritage. It’s a complex biological act, it builds relationships and it’s good for you.
What is not to love?
A couple kisses under a full moon and a starry sky. Image via Chris Ainsworth in Unsplash.
In a nutshell: Watch the video to understand why it gives you a good kiss.
Read more: The Science of the Kiss by Sheril Kirshenbaum
