Months
after the state
of New York began responding to
high levels of a toxic
chemical in water supplies in Hoosick Falls, several steps have been taken, including the installation
of filtration systems on the village water supply and private wells.
Tracy's note:
after my further research, I also learned that Ziploc bags are made
of polypropylene (source), known for
high levels of chemical resistance.
Men and women rated kissing on the lips as being more intimate than cuddling, hand holding, hugging, and massaging.2 In a study
of adolescents and young adults, those who engaged in more frequent kissing had
higher levels of relationship satisfaction.3 One reason for this satisfaction boost was because conflict with a romantic partner was easier to resolve when there was more affection, like kissing on the lips, in the relationship.2 Kissing promotes emotional closeness, and partners report that kissing
after sex strengthens their bond and that they desire to kiss each other
after orgasm.1 This makes sense because kissing may increase
levels of oxytocin (aka the «love» hormone), a
chemical that promotes bonding.4