20 surprising (some scary) facts about kissing

Kissing is a pleasure that all of you must have experienced. What do you think about kissing? Is it a simple touch, a meeting of the lips or more supreme? Surely its more than that. Its the meeting of two souls where they express their love and passion for each other. But apart from this lovey-dovey declaration, there are some fun facts about kissing too. Want to know what they are? Then read on! 1. The word kiss has its origins from the German word kussijanan or kuss. So the Germans invented kissing? Yeah, right, as if we believe that! 2. Kissing burns calories about 6.4 calories per minute. So the next time, you need to shed some weight off your body, hit the lips instead of the gym. 3. A pucker kiss makes use of only two muscles, while French kissing involves using all or most facial muscles. 4. When our facial muscles are used while kissing, it tones them up, increases blood circulation, prevents wrinkles and reduces signs of exhaustion. So kiss more, darlings! 5. Kissing avoids dental problems and is good for the teeth because by anticipating a kiss, there is increased flow of saliva to the mouth.

6. Kissing reduces your life. Yes, thats true! A simple peck on the cheek can raise your hormone levels so much so that it can shorten your life. Now thats a reason to not kiss! 7. Matt Daley and Bobby Canciello a gay college couple holds the record currently for the longest kiss ever. They kissed for a good, long 33 hours! 8. Kissing could also lead you to your death. Not now, ladies! It was way back in the 16th century in Naples, Italy. Death penalty was the punishment for kissing. 9. Kissing also has a science and its called philematology. 10. Kiss my ass! Ahem, we didnt say that. But we are certain some of you have heard or uttered this particular phrase sometime in your life. Anyway, the point is that this phrase originated somewhere around 1705. Imagine that! People werent so goody-good even back then. 11. Lips are more sensitive than your fingersand genitals. Yup, no kidding! 12. February 5 is International Kissing Day.

13. In our entire lifetime, we spend about 15 days kissing. That could mean one vacation too! 14. Theres also a fear of kissing known as Philematophobia. 15. A woman can get an orgasm by the act of kissing. Hmm..were thinking now. How many of you have experienced that? 16. Common chimpanzees kiss with open mouths. Only bonobos the smartest of them all use their tongues while kissing. 17. The first on-screen same sex kiss, shared by two women was in the 1922 movie Manslaughter. 18. There was a unique code passed in 1930 regarding people kissing in American movies called the Hays Code. It stated that people kissing could not be in a horizontal position, as in, lying down. One of them had to sit or stand. If there was any kissing on the beds, then one of the actors foot had to be on the floor and all married on-screen couples slept in twin beds. Too difficult to digest? Thats why the Code worked only till 1968.

19. The kiss between Ingrid Bergman and Cary Grant in the 1946 film Notorious is termed to be one of the sexiest kisses in Hollywood. Due to the Hays code, kisses couldnt prolong more than a few seconds. So director Alfred Hitchcock told the actors to repeatedly kiss briefly when Grant was answering a phone call. That seemed as if the kiss was going on and on, but it never extended more than a few seconds. 20. Do you rub your noses while kissing? Well then, youre doing the Eskimo kiss too. An Eskimo kiss involves the rubbing of noses.

The Art of Kissing (Learn the different types of kisses and the meanings behind them!)

When we feel an intense romantic connection with someone, it is only natural that we will want to experience passionate kisses with him or her. What message are you sending out when you kiss someone romantically? Believe it or not, there are different types of kisses with different meanings and intentions behind them. You could be sending the wrong message without knowing and scaring your love interest away without even knowing it. Or you could be a kissing expert with great kissing experience and knowledge. How much do you know about the art of kissing? A kiss is the touching of one person's lips to another place, which is used as an expression of affection, respect, greeting, farewell, good luck, romantic affection or sexual desire. Affection in general has stress-reducing affects. Kissing in particular has been studied in a controlled experiment: increasing the frequency of kissing in marital and cohabiting relationships was found to result in a reduction of perceived stress, an increase in relationship satisfaction, and a lowering of cholesterol levels. In religion though, there are different meanings that are borne out of kisses;

Muslims may kiss the Black Stone during Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca). In Ancient Rome and some modern Pagan beliefs, worshipers when passing the statue or image of a god or goddess will kiss their hand and wave it towards the deity (adoration). In the gospels of Matthew and Mark (Luke and John omit this) Judas betrayed Jesus with a kiss an instance of a kiss intertwined with betrayal. This is the basis of the term 'the kiss of Judas' The holy kiss or kiss of peace is a traditional part of most Christian liturgies, though usually replaced with an embrace or handshake today in Western cultures. The Pope will kiss the ground on arrival to a new country. Visitors to the Pope traditionally kiss his foot. (The ring of a cardinal or bishop, hand of a priest.) Jews will kiss the Western wall of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem, and other religious articles during prayer such as the Torah, usually by touching their hand, Tallis, or Siddur (prayerbook) to the Torah and then kissing it. Jewish law prohibits kissing members of the opposite sex, except for certain close relatives. See Negiah. Eastern Orthodox and Eastern Catholic Christians often kiss the icons around the church as entering, they will also kiss the cross and / or the priests hand in certain other customs in the Church, such as confession or receiving a blessing. Catholics will kiss rosary beads as a part of prayer, or kiss their hand after making the sign of the cross. It is also common to kiss the wounds on a crucifix, or any other image of Christ's Passion. Hindus sometimes kiss the ground of a temple. Local lore in Ireland suggests that kissing the Blarney Stone leads to good luck. Read the different types below and learn what the meaning behind each kiss is, as well as the message each one sends out!

The Peck: The light peck is very casual and safe. A peck on the cheek says that while you do like the person as a person, you are not really sure about where you want things to go. A peck on the lips is a better sign romantically. It means that there is romantic interest and curiosity, but you do not want to rush into anything or move too fast. Sweet & Soft Closed mouth Kisses: Mouths may be closed, but there is a lot of meaning behind them! Closed mouth kisses should be soft, slow and juicy. Take your time to explore each others lips and press your lips against each others for a couple of seconds before pulling away and starting again. Sweet closed mouth kisses send the message that you are very into your love interest and are ready to explore around and find out more about him or her, but do not want too move too fast and scare him/her. Open mouth kiss with Tongue: The most passionate and sexual kisses involve the tongue. Kissing someone with an open mouth and entering your tongue in his/her mouth sends the message that you are strongly attracted to them and feel an intense lust-connection with him/her. Tongue or French kissing is very sexual and gives the idea that you want to become more intimate with a person... ... Below you will find a variety of kiss types. If you find some that catch your fancy, feel free to try them :-)

Butterfly Kiss - With your faces less than a breath away, open and close your eyelids against your partners. If done correctly, the fluttering sensation will match the one in your heart. Cheek Kiss - A friendly, "I really like you" kiss. Often the preferred kissing method of a first date. With your hands on your partner's shoulders, gently brush your lips across her cheek. Earlobe Kiss - Gently sip and suck the earlobe. Avoid louder sucking noises as ears are sensitized noise detectors. Eskimo Kiss - With your faces less than a breath apart, gently rub your noses together. Eye Kiss - Hold your partner's head with both hands and slowly move their head in the direction you wish your kiss to go... then slowly kiss up towards your partner's eyes and give them a tender kiss on top of their closed eyes. Eyelid Kiss - While your partner is resting/sleeping with eyes closed, very very gently kiss the spot right below their browbone. A very intimate kiss. Finger Kiss - While laying together gently suck on their fingers. This can be very seductive and pleasurable. Foot Kiss - An erotic and romantic gesture. It may tickle, but relax and enjoy it! To give a toe kiss by gently suck the toes and then lightly kissing the foot. It helps to gently massage the base of the foot while performing the kiss. Forehead Kiss - The "motherly" kiss or "just friends" kiss. The forehead kiss can be a comforting kiss to anyone. Simply brush your lips lightly across the crown of their head. Freeze Kiss (or Melt Kiss) - Experiment with this fun kiss. Put a small piece of ice in your mouth, then open mouth and kiss your partner, passing them the ice with your tongue. It's an erotic and sensual french kiss with a twist of cold. French Kiss - The kiss involving the tongue. Some call this the "Soul Kiss" because the life and soul are thought to pass through the mouth's breath in the exchange across tongues. Surprisingly, the French call this "The English Kiss". Fruity Kiss - Take a small piece of fruit and place between your lips (juicy fruits such as grapes, strawberries, small pieces of pineapple or mango are ideal). Kiss your partner and nibble one half of the piece of fruit while they nibble the other until it breaks in half, allowing the juice to run into your mouths. Hand Kiss - Gently raise her hand to your lips. Lightly brush your lips across the top of her hand. Historically this kiss was performed with a bow, which showed deference to a lady. Hickey Kiss - The object is not to draw blood, but to gently leave a mark that will prove your interlude was not a dream. This is often included in erotic foreplay.

Hostage Kiss - Cover your lips with tape and get your love's attention. When they come near, make noises like you're trying to tell them something and motion as if you can't get the tape off. Once they remove the tape from you to hear what you're trying to say tell them: "I've been saving my lips all day just for you!" Then kiss your love passionately! Hot and Cold Kiss - Lick your partner's lips so that they're warm, and then gently blow on them. The sudden cold blast makes for a sensual explosion, and they will often try it on you next, as well as get very passionate. Mistletoe Kiss - Surprise your lover by capturing them with a gentle holiday kiss under the mistletoe. This is also a good method for shyer individuals to steal a kiss from a potential lover. Letter Kiss - Send your lover a kiss in a love letter by writing the letter x several times in a row at the bottom of a letter such as XXXXX. Lick Kiss - Just before kissing, gently run your tongue along you partners lip whether it be the top or bottom one depending on the position of your lips. Very sensual. Lip Sucking Kiss - When kissing gently suck on their lower lip. This can be very exciting. Neck Nibble Kiss - Gently nibble up and down your partners neck. End with a gentle kiss on the lips. Nip Kiss - This kiss can create a very erotic sensation. While kissing your partner, ever so gently nibble on their lips. You must be very careful not to bite to hard or hurt your partner. When done correctly, this kiss ignites wonderful sensations. Reverse Lips Kiss - It involves standing above your lover and kissing them from over their head. This way, each kisser can take the hyper-sensitive bottom lip of their lover in their mouths, and GENTLY draw blood to the surface of the lip by nibbling and sucking. A very sensuous, connecting kiss. Searching The Cavern - Use the lips and tongue to gently tickle and kiss your lover's navel. Vary speeds and stroke to change sensation. Invigorating and intoxicating. Shoulder Kiss - Simply come from behind, embrace her, and kiss the top of her shoulder. This is a sensual, loving kiss. Sip Kiss - Take a small sip of your favorite drink. Leaving a little bit of it on your lips, kiss your partner. It is a unique way to create a sensual feeling and your partner will enjoy it. Talking Kiss - Whisper sweet nothings into your partner's mouth. If caught in the act, simply say as Chico Marx, "I wasn't kissing her. I was whispering into her mouth." Teaser Kiss - Starting on the forehead, a sweet short kiss on lips, then move up the arms up to

her hand, kiss her hand, then come back up her arm, to her face and then lightly kiss her lips till she wants a passionate kiss. The Buzzing Kiss - Gently place your lips against your lover's neck , behind their ear. Now, send a shudder through their skin by gently growling and humming, vibrating your lips and cheeks as you do so. Move up and down the neck, over the bones of the face and lips. Stimulating and erotic when done correctly. The Whipped Cream Kiss - Dip your finger into some cool whip or whipped cream of your choice. Lick it off slowly, then embrace your partner and kiss them deeply letting their tongue slip over yours for a wonderfully sweet kiss. It's very seductive and passionate. Tiger Kiss - Quietly sneak up behind your partner making sure they do not know what you are going to do. Out of the blue, grab them and gently bite their neck. Make sure to get a few good growls in too. This will surely surprise them. Trickle Kiss - Take a sip of a favourite drink and trickle it slowly into partner's mouth while kissing. Tongue Sucking - A variation of the French kiss. During an open-mouth kiss gently suck on your partner's tongue (not too hard because it may hurt). Very sexy :-) Quickie Kiss - When you're in a rush. Often the nose gets it rather than the lips. Vacuum Kiss - While kissing open-mouthed, slightly suck in as if you were sucking the air from your partners mouth. This is a playful kiss. Wake Up Kiss - Before your partner awakes lean over and kiss their cheek and move over giving soft kisses until you reach their lips. Definitely a more than pleasant way to wake up! Virtual Kiss - For Internet lovers. Send an e-card or a kiss via email with this symbol: :-*