Kissing: The Hot Love Habit That Makes You Both Happier

Experts say just kissing more makes a woman feel happier with her guy and her life. Men say it makes them feel... loved. Our testers puckered up and proved them all right!

Have you ever wondered why we kiss? It's actually a strange way to spend your time — lips smooshed together, breath (good or bad) mingling, and let's not even get into the tongue action. Yet we love it. We cheer when movie characters seal their happily-ever-afters with a smooch. A bodies-pressed-together kiss can make you remember why you adore the man who was annoying you just a minute ago. Why is that? "For some women, kissing is even more intimate than intercourse," says REDBOOK contributing editor and ob/gyn Hilda Hutcherson, M.D., who devoted a whole chapter to the importance of kissing in her book What Your Mother Never Told You About S-E-X. "That deep level of connection you get when you lock lips and tongues is important." Hutcherson isn't just being a romantic — there's science behind the power of kissing: It causes our bodies to release endorphins and oxytocin, hormones that help us feel happy and more attached.

So it worries Hutcherson and other experts that kissing is one of the first things to dwindle when couples hit the long-term. In a recent REDBOOK poll, 79 percent of readers said they don't kiss their husbands nearly as much as they'd like; 14 percent said they're lucky to do it once a day. Alise, a 41-year-old mother of two, admits that for months, "we were down to a peck in the morning, maybe not even that." It wasn't until she tried to figure out why the usual zing was missing from her marriage that she realized nothing had changed except that life had gotten in the way of their kissing.

Hutcherson often prescribes smooches to patients like Alise, who are having sexual or relationship problems. "Getting back into the daily habit of kissing can rekindle a couple's intimate connection," she says. We rounded up some women to test her theory; Alise's assignment was to plant a big fat one on her hubby at least once a day. "We'd been off it for so long that I was nervous about how he'd react," she says. But after a week of making out more than they had since the honeymoon, she reports, "I swear we're as giggly and as turned on as when we first met." Read on for five more experiments — and get ready to relearn the power of a kiss.

7 Reasons to have Sex Tonight- Why Making Love is Good For You... as if you needed a reason!

Recently, Stephen Fry, an English writer and broadcaster, made a claim that women don't like sex as much as men. Uhhh, excuse us! Yeah, it feels amazing, but there are also many other reasons we think doing the deed rocks. To show just how wrong Mr. Fry is, we made a list:

It's a freakin' awesome way to burn calories. Hmmm, treadmill or nookie? So not a tough choice.

Lusty lovin' spikes your oxytocin levels — the hormone that makes you feel more connected to your guy.

Oh, and that oxytocin that bonds you two? It also helps you sleep better. Cool.

Some docs say having an orgasm makes menstrual cramps go away.

It banishes stress! After a really sucky day at work, crawl into bed with your guy and let him help you with that tension.

Feel a cold coming on? You need some action. Studies show doing it once or twice a week can boost your immune system.

People who get it on at least twice a week live longer than those who don't.

Don't Forget!!!

Increase your Sexual Attractiveness with Pheromones sold at Studio 21, Ltd

Pheromones are a natural chemical compound found in all insects, animals, and humans. Animals detect pheromones over a distance – they help them mark territory and recognize mates. Human pheromones are natural hormones and we use them to communicate with one another on a subconscious level. They are detected by a little organ inside the nose and then being transmitted to our brains as a chemical message of sex and sexual attraction.

Not everyone knows that these days’ pheromones can be found as a product – colognes, sprays, oils, gels, wipes, lotions, soaps and even candles. There are different pheromones for Men and Women. Pheromone products mainly contain one or all of the following human pheromones:

 

*Androstenone - the pheromone that gives a macho, dominant male aura. It attracts and arouses women on a primordial level and women reported having better and stronger orgasm during sex.

*Androstenol – is called as a friendly pheromone. You will seem nice, friendly and approachable to others.

*Androsterone – is knows as a middle ground between the first two. People say that androsterone is very similar to andostenone, just it doesn’t give a male macho aura as much.

*Copulins – is found in pheromones for women to use. Copulins are produced by women naturally, during their ovulation time. Copulins are used towards attracting men.

Pheromones come in both scented and unscented products. Some people use scented pheromones as simple perfume or body spray. Then they don‘t need to use any other perfume. Unscented products can be mixed with colognes, perfumes or body sprays. Both kinds of pheromones are applied in the same places where you usually apply other perfume or body spray.

Pheromones “work” for both male and female, and pheromone products are being used to gain sexual attraction of the opposite sex.

Guys, it doesn‘t matter how you look like – fat or slim, tall or short, handsome or not a sexy macho – if you use pheromones, women will find you sexually attractive. After women smell pheromones in the pheromone product they will become attracted to you. Try to use pheromone products and you will notice that women are starting to show you more attention, more eye contact, more dates and of course more sex.

The same is for women. If you like a man and he is not paying as much attention to you as you want – try a pheromone “attack”. When he is around you - make sure you sprayed pheromones on your body and you will start feel difference. Many women use this “weapon” to get the guys they want.

Pheromones can help you increase your attractiveness, bring you more success in business and many social situations, make people comfortable around you and improve your own mood.

Get to Studio 21, Ltd in Addison IL before the Sales of the Season end!

Well it's that time of the year again! Thanksgiving is right around the coner and with it come the Sales of the Season! Last year was Black Friday, this year we have Black Wednesday! Come in the day before turkey day and take advantage of our countless sale items! So many items so little time before the holiday's! Print out your coupon for even more savings too! See you soon!

The Two Hottest Things You Can Say in Bed-Cosmopolitan.com

Listen up as we reveal the magic words that will take you and your guy to new heights of excitement! Surprisingly, they're actually printable.

When you think about what makes sex good, the physical factors most likely come to mind: how you touch each other, the positions you try, and the body parts you focus on. But there's another key contributor that is often overlooked: the words you utter. "Speaking or hearing erotically charged words stimulates dopamine transmission, which plays a huge role in sexual excitement," explains Ian Kerner, PhD, author of Passionista. "They can enhance the emotional and physical intensity of the experience." Sounds great...but what should you say that won't seem ridiculous? (Unless you're a porn star, "Do me hard, bad boy!" probably doesn't roll off the tongue.) "Most women aren't sure what sounds sexy, so they don't say anything," says Logan Levkoff, PhD, a sexologist in New York City. As a result, you're missing out on pleasure — which is so not right. Here's a revelation: On a Sirius Cosmo Radio show about talking sexy in bed, tons of guys called in to share the phrase that gets them hotter than any other. By a landslide, it was "I'm coming." Yup, that's it. And what about women? Are there words with similar superpowers for us? We turned to Kerner, who divulged a sentence tailored to maximize your satisfaction.
For His Pleasure
"I'm coming." So simple, so powerful. This sentence is like the sex version of bacon — men freakin' love it. "Being a great lover is a prime source of pride for guys," Levkoff says. "Telling him you're about to orgasm is the ultimate accolade." It's proof that he's successfully satisfying you. What's more, he's gotten you so aroused that you're out of control — this phrase suggests that even if you tried, you couldn't stop from tumbling over the edge. Announcing your orgasm's arrival also amps up anticipation for that pivotal moment, thus enhancing enjoyment for both of you. "Plus, since most men are ready to climax before women are, this gives him permission to come," Kerner says. That's definitely music to his, um, ears.
For Your Pleasure
Women, on the other hand, want something less basic than bacon. What Kerner suggests: "I love it when you [verb] my [body part]," such as "I love it when you rub my thigh/kiss my neck/lick my breasts." He explains, "Verbalizing the sensation brings your attention to it, which reinforces the pleasure you're experiencing." It's like eating a yummy meal — talking about how delicious it is can make it even tastier. This phrase also helps you stay in the moment, Kerner adds. If your mind starts wandering or you're stressing about other stuff, expressing what's happening to you keeps you focused on what you're feeling that second. Your guy gets off on it too. "It shows him that he's doing something right," Levkoff says. And once he knows you dig that move, he'll probably repeat it. Excellent.

Natural Sex Boosters

Put down the pill bottle! Dr. Oz is giving tips -- for men and women -- on how to naturally boost your libido.

Dr. Fisch's Sex Smoothie for Men

Here's a really easy and tasty way for men to enhance their sexuality by adding natural vitamins and antioxidants to their diet. The recipe below is for a single serving. Just multiply if you want to make more.

Ingredients
1/2 cup 100% pomegranate juice
1/2 cup yogurt (can be plain or vanilla, fat-free or reduced fat)
1/2 a ripe banana (you can substitute an equivalent amount of any other fruit that you like, such as raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, peaches, mango...you name it!)

Directions
Add the ingredients to a blender, whirl for 30 seconds or so, and enjoy!