[osculation] it's the name of the game

Osculation - it's the name of the game and in each generation, they play it the same.

Here are some of the benefits:

# Kissing stabilizes cardiovascular activity, decreases high blood pressure, and lowers cholesterol;

# Kissing prevents cavities and plaque build-up by stimulating saliva production while preventing gingivitis through the calcium present in saliva;

# Kissing stimulates over 30 facial muscles which smoothes out skin and increase blood circulation to the face;

# Kissing burns 12 calories per five-second episode and three passionate kisses a day will help you lose one pound!

# Kissing prevents the formation of the stress hormone glucocorticoids which causes high blood pressure, muscle weakening and insomnia;

# Kissing does its part to vaccinate people from new germs. Saliva contains bacteria, 80% of them are common to all people with 20% unique to each person.

… and some of the drawbacks:

# Halitosis can't be caught from a partner through kissing [although it detracts from the enjoyment at the time];

# Meningococcus and Hepatitis B are very rarely caught;

# Glandular fever is more common;

# It's best to steer clear of cold sores.

So let's face it - kissing is plain romantic after all, your chance of disease is minimal [well, at an acceptable level] and there are so many known health benefits.

So get to it - the night is still young!