Kiss and Hug to Be Stress Free

Just Pucker Up and Smooch!

How often do you kiss and hug your significant other?

Not something I really thought about that often, but I will now.

Yes you give or get the "hello" and "goodbye" kiss the "thank you" and the "your welcome" kiss. Maybe the "I'm sorry" kiss but what about kissing to help with stress.

How does kissing and hugging release stress?

According to a survey done at the Berman Center in Chicago which included couples that frequently kissed - just to kiss and for no other reason these couples were found to have less stress. The results showed that these couples were eight times more likely to be stress and depression free when compared to couples who only kissed during sex or intimacy. These results may be because kissing releases oxytocin which has a calming effect.

And to further prove this theory another study done at University of North Carolina of 38 couples found that a 20 second hug increased blood levels of oxytocin as well and also reduced stress hormones in both men and women.

What is oxytocin?

Oxytocin as defined in Wikipedia is a hormone that is thought to be released during hugging, touching, and orgasm in both sexes. And in the brain, oxytocin is involved in social recognition and bonding, and may be involved in the formation of trust between people and generosity.

How to release oxytocin and stress?

Very simple just kiss and hug more often. If you are looking for a quick and easy way to beat some stress out of your life then kissing and hugging may be your answer. Each and every time you have the opportunity to pucker up and smooch go for it, after all what better way to help with stress and help your relationship.

Kiss and Hug To Be Stress Free!

Resources:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxytocin