Kissing | Psychology

My findings were based on what I read online on my research, I was inspired to type this up from this thread; http://perkforum.com/showthread.php?tid=938

Please notice that I could of made this longer but nobody would actually bother to read it all.

“Kiss me and you will see how important I am,"

The erotic kiss is recognized in most cultures around the world. The overwhelming majority of adults everywhere the world have experienced the awkwardness, excitement, confusion and pleasure of it. However one should admit that on its face the practice of kissing is more than slightly strange. Why would the exchange of saliva and dinner dish remnants be a fascinating event, a ritual of passion? Given that the erotic kiss is therefore common, it should play a vital role within the dance of human sexuality. However what precisely is that role?

Opinions among scholars differ on the function and origins of kissing. One hypothesis is that the kiss has evolved as a mechanism for gathering info regarding potential sexual partners. A kiss brings us into close physical proximity with the opposite, close enough to smell and taste them. The face area is wealthy with glands carrying chemicals that carry genetic and immunological info. Our saliva carries hormonal messages. An individual's breath, as well as the taste of their lips and also the feel of their teeth, signals things regarding their health and hygiene, and therefore their fruitful suitability.

Another hypothesis claims that the kiss functions totally on the extent of psychology, as some way to express and reinforce feelings of trust, closeness, and intimacy with another.

In addition, the research suggests a possible gender difference in how kissing is perceived and used. Men, in general, might regard less the kiss and therefore the info it provides. Men tend to use kissing as a possible entryway to intercourse. They're more willing to precede kissing for intercourse, and their interest in kissing their spouses decreases over time. Women, in general, might regard the kiss as more vital and attribute to it more which means in the process of choosing a partner and maintaining a relationship. Girls tend to examine kissing less as a sexual act and more as an intimate act. Girls rely more on the kiss to spot and assess a potential partner. They have a tendency to be more attuned to the style and smell of the person, and are much less willing to have sex while not kissing beforehand. They're additionally somewhat more likely to use a bad kiss as reason to break off contact with a potential lover.

In conclusion, kissing seems to possess two main uses: In short-term relationships, the kiss is a lot more sexual, and is a tool for choosing and seducing appropriate sexual partners; In long-term relationships, the kiss is associate expression of psychological closeness, and a method of protective and enhancing feelings of intimacy within the relationship.

This actually makes a lot of sense. Being a psychology major, I've learned about how different aspects of one's life (kissing, holding hands, etc.) differs between gender. Sometimes it's something predictable, while other times, it's something completely and totally unexpected.
There are so many things circulating that say "kissing is good for your health!" and "learn to be a better kisser in five minutes!" but honestly, that's just to sell the magazine or wherever else you're reading that headline.
I mean, who doesn't like kissing? I know I love kissing Clyde, and like you posted, to me, it's a way of showing the closeness and how much I trust and love him. All of this just really clicks together, and I'm glad I read it. (:

This actually makes a lot of sense. Being a psychology major, I've learned about how different aspects of one's life (kissing, holding hands, etc.) differs between gender. Sometimes it's something predictable, while other times, it's something completely and totally unexpected.
There are so many things circulating that say "kissing is good for your health!" and "learn to be a better kisser in five minutes!" but honestly, that's just to sell the magazine or wherever else you're reading that headline.
I mean, who doesn't like kissing? I know I love kissing Clyde, and like you posted, to me, it's a way of showing the closeness and how much I trust and love him. All of this just really clicks together, and I'm glad I read it. (:

Thanks for the feedback, it means alot!

kissing is just like taste testing. You kiss to see if they are your match. gg