Results: You Must Remember This, A Kiss Is Just A Kiss...
Published on 02/05/2019
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Valentine's Day is fast approaching. And with that, thoughts of all things romantic fill the air -- kissing being at the top of the list. A romantic kiss is one of the most intimate signs of affection and passion between two people. So, do you remember your first kiss?
Yes!
52%
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No
25%
644 votes
Vaguely
17%
417 votes
Still waiting...
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Some of us may feel that our first kiss was romantic, and some may wish to forget. The kiss in Casablanca, when after being separated by war, Rick (Humphrey Bogart) and Ilsa (Ingrid Bergman) are reunited is one classic. These are some of the other top movie kisses of all time -- and again, there is room for disagreement. Which ones of these do you think fit the bill as truly romantic?
Romeo & Juliet -- The classic star-crossed lovers, Juliet (Claire Danes) and Romeo (Leonardo DiCaprio), steal a kiss when nobody's looking
21%
534 votes
Breakfast at Tiffany's -- Paul (George Peppard) brings Holly Golightly (Audrey Hepburn) into a kissing embrace as the rain comes down.
16%
416 votes
The Notebook -- Noah (Ryan Gosling) and Allie (Rachel McAdams) share a lot of kisses, but nothing beats the postcanoe, pouring-rain moment — "It still isn't over!"
26%
647 votes
Dirty Dancing -- Baby (Jennifer Grey) and Johnny (Patrick Swayze) joke around and lip-synch during their afternoon session, eventually crawling toward each other for a kiss.
28%
716 votes
From Here to Eternity -- In one of the most iconic movie kisses ever, Deborah Kerr and Burt Lancaster set the standard for the steamy, beach-set kiss.
15%
384 votes
Ghost -- After losing Sam (Patrick Swayze) in a tragic murder, Molly (Demi Moore) kisses him as a ghost.
31%
790 votes
Spider-Man -- Spider-Man (Tobey Maguire) and Mary Jane (Kirsten Dunst) share an upside-down kiss
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250 votes
Lady And The Tramp -- The kiss between Lady and mutt Tramp remains classic.
26%
651 votes
Gone With The Wind -- The love-hate relationship of Rhett Butler (Clark Gable) and Scarlett O'Hara (Vivien Leigh) came through in this kiss.
20%
516 votes
Brokeback Mountain -- The kiss shared between Heath Ledger's Ennis and Jake Gyllenhaal's Jack was one of desperate urgency.
8%
192 votes
Don't think any of these are romantic
15%
378 votes
All of them
15%
368 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
27 votes
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Besides being fun (come on, you know it is, with the right person), kissing is actually beneficial in many ways you may not know about. Have you ever heard that kissing can benefit you in these ways?
Kissing triggers your brain to release a cocktail of chemicals that leave you feeling good by igniting the pleasure centers of the brain. These chemicals include oxytocin, dopamine, and serotonin, which can make you feel euphoric and encourage feelings of affection and bonding.
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The rush of oxytocin released when you kiss causes feelings of affection and attachment. Kissing your partner can improve relationship satisfaction and may be especially important in long-term relationships.
23%
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Kissing can reduce your cortisol levels — potentially improving your feelings of self-worth.
16%
414 votes
Kissing and other affectionate communication, like hugging and saying "I love you," impacts the physiological processes related to stress management.
22%
561 votes
Kissing reduces anxiety and stress, and increases relaxation and wellness
21%
538 votes
It dilates your blood vessels, which helps reduce your blood pressure
9%
237 votes
Kissing has been known to help relieve menstrual cramps
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90 votes
Kissing can help relieve headaches, triggered by stress
7%
171 votes
Kissing can boost your immunity by exposing you to new germs that strengthen your immune system. Recdent studies found that couples that kiss frequently share the same microbiota in their saliva and on their tongues.
7%
184 votes
Kissing has been shown to provide significant relief from hives and other signs of allergic reaction associated with pollen and household dust mites.
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82 votes
Studies have found that couples who increased the frequency of romantic kissing experienced improvement in their total serum cholesterol. Keeping your cholesterol in check lowers your risk of several diseases, including heart disease and stroke.
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Kissing stimulates your salivary glands, which increases saliva production. Saliva lubricates your mouth, aids in swallowing, and helps keep food debris from sticking to your teeth, which can help prevent tooth decay and cavities.
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172 votes
It's a solid barometer for physical compatibility with a romantic partner. One 2013 study found that kissing may help you assess the suitability of a potential partner. According to women surveyed, a first kiss can basically make it or break it when it comes to her attraction.
8%
212 votes
(No brainier) Kissing helps boost your sex drive
22%
568 votes
The more you kiss, the more you tighten and tone your facial muscles
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131 votes
Kissing even burns calories -- all the better to burn off those Valentine's Day chocolates!
10%
253 votes
Knew about all of these
14%
355 votes
Knew none
35%
894 votes
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