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It’s National Kissing Day! Even if you aren’t romantically involved with somebody, you can kiss your dog, kiss a friend, or kiss a family member. Pucker up to someone because a little smooching is good for you. This sweet day has been celebrated for over a decade (but we think it should have started centuries ago). While other creatures rub noses and beaks (like penguins) or lick one another (like cats and dogs) humans are the only ones who pucker their lips and truly give a kiss (although sometimes it looks like monkeys and baboons do). We figured out that kissing feels pretty great. Don’t you just get a warm feeling when you kiss a loved one? Whether it’s on the lips or cheek? There’s good reason behind that. Here are reasons kissing is good for you, on National Kissing Day.
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It bonds us
When we kiss someone, our bodies produce the hormone oxytocin, which makes us feel more bonded to the person (or pet!) we’re smooching. It’s why it’s so important to give your kids and babies several kisses a day, too.
