5 Fun Facts About Kissing

It’s the season to be jolly and like it or not, kisses are abundant. Here are 5 fun facts about kisses: 

1) The science of kissing is called philematology.

2) The insulting slang “kiss my ass” dates back at least to 1705.

3)Lips are 100 times more sensitive than the tips of the fingers.

4)The mouth is full of bacteria. When two people kiss, they exchange between 10 million and 1 billion bacteria.

5)Kissing is good for teeth. The anticipation of a kiss increases the flow of saliva to the mouth, giving the teeth a plaque-dispersing bath. 

So pucker up 😘

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