A
massage that can actually release deep seated chronic tension and free the body's subtle energies
on this deepest
level works wonders with
emotional and physical ailments, as many
emotional problems actually have physical manifestations as tense muscles in various parts of the body.
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