No doubt, you have repeatedly wondered what the meaning of one of the most sincere manifestations we share with those we love is: kisses. And probably the first thing that goes through your head is just “Why do we want it?”But after all, because we kissed
The controversial meaning of kissing, this universal action and characteristic of the human being as a demonstration of love, has been the subject of several scientific studies, and research indicates that the correct answer to this question is to allow us to identify whether the other person is genetically viable for us.
- In this article we will share information about the act of kissing.
- Which will probably lead you to see the kiss not as a mere expression of affection.
- But if we perceive it.
- As a sign of our evolution as human beings.
Kisses are like nuggets of gold or silver, hidden in the land of little value, but precious because they reveal that there is a mine nearby.
? George Villiers?
In his book on the scientific importance of kisses, “The Science of Kisses,” scientist Sheril Krishenbaum says that “scientists don’t know why we kiss. “Is it because there’s still so many? Challenges when interpreting What does a kiss mean?because of the paucity of research on this subject.
Therefore, we can take advantage of some of the data and indexes that science offers. Professor Joe Hanson says on TV show I?Ts OK to be Smart, since kisses are behaviors resulting from our evolution.
In his statement, Hanson notes that “As we learn to walk on two feet, we begin to announce our fertility face to face?”Kissing. This is because, unlike animals, humans get their lips out, so the main meaning of the act of kissing that scientists, so far, have been able to confirm, is that “With this we tell the other that we are well at procreating. “
When age cools blood and pleasures belong to the past, the most beloved memory remains the last, and our sweetest evocation, that of the first kiss.
? Lord Byron?
Having understood the origin of the kiss, reaching this point you will wonder, what information do we transmit kissing?When we kiss, we make a movement with our mouths very similar to the movements of when we feed on breast milk.
Why did this happen? Taking our mother’s breast is one of the activities that gives our brain the most pleasure, so when we kiss we generate endorphins, the pleasure hormones.
In November 2014, a study by scientists from a Norwegian university confirmed one of the best data to date, it turned out that in a 10-second kiss we transferred 80 million bacteria, this transfer allows us to strengthen our immune system, thus fighting diseases and improving our inner health.
It is also known that the act of kissing increases levels of neurotransmitters such as dopamine and serotonin, thus causing an increase in oxytocin, a substance called “love hormone”, since its production strengthens the bond between the couple.
Another revealing fact about the kiss invites us to recognize the importance it has in the closeness between people, the simple fact of approaching those who will be the subject of such a loving act allows us to use another meaning: smell.
Smell allows us to learn more about the other person’s DNA and we can conclude, with everything we’ve shared before, that we embrace to preserve our species.
It is true that all these words have a non-romantic meaning, but for those who continue to emphasize the importance of kissing as an emotional act, we will not say goodbye without sharing that romance will always be present in our lives.
The soul that can speak with the eyes can also kiss with the look
? Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer?