It turns out, your first romantic kiss is likely to be etched in your memory forever. More than 90% of all people remember the details of their first kiss and, research points out, even more vividly than when they lost their virginity. Researchers from the University of Toronto studied why this happens.
In a separate survey within the study, 59% of men and 66% of women reported on occasion finding themselves attracted to someone, only to lose interest after kissing them for the first time.
The after first kiss feelings stay on forever. The first time you ever got to put your luscious lips on another person and taste the breathtakingly sweet pleasures of your partner's mouth, the racing heartbeats can not be forgotten ever.
Feb. 14, 2011— -- Psychologists report that most people can remember up to 90 percent of the details of their first romantic kiss, a memory that is even more powerful than their first sexual encounter. The "Shoop-Shoop Song, (It's in His Kiss)," sung by both Betty Everett and later Cher, says it all.
You get all giddy.
A rush of dopamine, oxytocin, and serotonin hits your system the moment your lips lock. With this positive cocktail and a heart-fluttering kiss, you'll feel like you're on cloud nine! Lips are one of your body's most sensually sensitive areas.
Key points. A six-second kiss is an easy, practical way to build connection. Benefits range from reducing stress and improving physical health to increasing intimacy. Practicing kissing for six seconds can be both fun and beneficial for your relationship.
A kiss might seem like a natural thing to do for most of us, but the scientific jury is still out on whether it is a learned or instinctual behaviour. Approximately 90 per cent of cultures kiss, making a strong case for the act being a basic human instinct.
Women intuitively use that first kiss to assess whether a male is healthy and possessing "good-genes." If that first kiss feels and tastes good, that's an excellent start in a bonding relationship. The other important link in determining whether that first kiss makes the grade is body scent.
Though the average age for young people to experience a first kiss is fifteen, there is absolutely no reason to rush into it because “everyone else is doing it” or you want to feel “normal.” After all, what good is a kiss if it comes with a side of regret?
No matter what type of kiss you decide to go for, the one thing you want to make sure you do is hold this kiss for at least three seconds, preferably five!
After kissing, if she smiles and blushes away it is a sign she liked the kiss. More so, if she continues biting her lips while leaning towards you, that is because she enjoyed it.
Not every first kiss, though, is a great kiss. They can be awkward, especially if the moment is not right or even forced. Even still, we are physically wired to tell the difference between a bad kiss from a good kisser and a "this does nothing for me" lipsmack.
53 percent of first dates end with a kiss. 20 percent end in nudity. And 40 percent end in a second date. 1 in 5 people have dated a friend's ex.
You can feel his heart race.
You'll probably also notice that he's blushing or breathing a little more heavily. A passionate makeout session releases adrenaline–not only does it kick up his heart rate, but it also boosts his energy. Check if he suddenly seems happy and hyper.
Kiss someone when you feel ready, regardless of how old you are. Around ages 12-15, people often start having their first kiss. Don't feel pressured by other people your age kissing people, and don't rush into kissing someone if you are apprehensive.
Your first kiss won't be a 20 minute make-out session. You will most likely have a five second (if that) kissing session that will consist of two lips puckered that touch each other with some suction. That's it. You'll release, look into each other's eyes and you'll think it's magical.
In a study commissioned to bolster the release of The Rosie Project, a book about one dude's quest to find his perfect wife, it was found that the average lady will kiss 15 guys, have two long-term relatiomships, and have her heart broken twice before meeting "the one". Lucky us!
More than 90% of all people remember the details of their first kiss and, research points out, even more vividly than when they lost their virginity.
A little privacy makes your first kiss feel more special.
Even if you really feel the urge to kiss someone, it could make them feel a little uncomfortable if you're out in public. Step over to somewhere a little more private so you have a chance to enjoy the moment without anyone disturbing you.
It takes chemistry
That fluttery feeling you get when you're kissing a new partner – the racing heart and spiking blood pressure – comes from dopamine. It revs your engine, but you can thank the love hormone, oxytocin, for bringing you back for more years after the novelty has worn away, Kirshenbaum said.
According to Medical Daily, DNA remains in the lips for at least one hour after kissing another person, regardless of how long the kiss lasts.
It turns out, it may not be that elusive after all. It may just actually be... chemistry. Saliva is like a chemical cocktail, and hooking up may have evolved to help us quickly tell if someone is a good mate or not, Fisher said.
The world record of longest kiss was set by a Thai couple Ekkachai and Laksana Tiranarat in 2013. Their kiss lasted for 58 hours 35 minutes.
It all comes down to activities that boost oxytocin in the brain, he says. Kissing for at least 6 seconds or hugging for 20 seconds both trigger the release of oxytocin, which helps couples bond and feel trusting of each other.