Saturday, February 14, 2009

Kisses unleash chemicals that ease stress levels

"Just in time for Valentine's Day, a panel of scientists examined the mystery of what happens when hearts throb and lips lock. Kissing, it turns out, unleashes chemicals that ease stress hormones in both sexes and encourage bonding in men, though not so much in women."

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hgmRtA0OEszUFMktp2pE4gfX0rswD96ATI980


Oh yeah. I get a lot of kisses every night:

6 comments:

kkdither said...

Well someone better pucker up soon.... I'M PRETTY STRESSED! ;>

Actually, Oxytocin also causes muscle contractions that helps to bring on or speed up labor in pregnant women.

OrbsCorbs said...

I'll stick with my kind of "kisses." The other kind just lead to all sorts of entanglements.

Lizardmom said...

I read that this morning, thought it would make a good post, glad you did :)

Unknown said...

MMMMMOOOOAAHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!! There's a big fat kiss for all of ya......

Lizardmom said...

I think we need a kiss after taking that kissing quiz!! :) I feel stressed after those tests!

SER said...

I'm not stressed...just really really really really embarressed.

I don't know how to anything right.

Guess I'll have to go practice on my pillow some more!!