Why do we kiss?

Just think of being in front of a warm cracking with you partner in your hands, with a kiss and a cuddle. But have you ever thought about why people kiss? It could be a greeting or a sign of affection, but we all kiss.

Origin of the kiss

The strangest theory on the history of the kiss that I have heard finds its roots in the age of the cave man. It is thought that in primitive time that a mother pre-chewed the food for her baby and transferred it 'in a kiss'. Although this could never be proved, it would explain why the kiss is a sign of affection, between mother and child and latter, adults.

Another theory that I found was that the kiss was reflected in the Ziller Valley of Central Europe, where the exchange of pre-chewed tobacco between a male and a female was common. The young man would let a tip of the piece of tobacco, or spruce resin, etc rest between his closed teeth and invite the girl to grasp it with her teeth -- which of course obliged her to press her mouth firmly on that of the young man -- and pull it out. If a girl accepted the wad of pre-chewed tobacco, it meant she returned the boy's love.

The third theory that I found was from a religious or sacred origin. There have been examples from around the world as early as 2000 BC, that show that people could have brought their faces together to symbolise spiritual union. Even in the culture of Indians, it was believed that the exhaled breath was part of the soul, and by two people bringing their mouths together, showed the joining of their souls. (Another variation on this believed that kissing evolved from the smelling of a companion's face as an act of greeting.)

Kiss through history

Even without fully knowing where the kiss came from, it is well known that the kiss has been with us for a long time.

In the sixth century in France, dancing was one way to display affection, but every dance was ended in a kiss.

Apparently, Russia was the first to incorporate the kiss into the marriage ceremony, where a promise was sealed with a kiss.

The Romans kissed to greet each other. On Roman emperor showed a persons importance, by what part of his body they were allowed to kiss, from the cheek to the foot.

In 16th century England, the clove-studded apple originated. An apple was prepared by piercing it with as many cloves as the fruit could hold and then a maid then carried the apple through the fair till she spied a lad she thought worth kissing. She would offer him the apple, and once he'd selected and chewed one of the cloves, they would share a kiss. After that, the apple passed into the man's possession, and he would venture off in search of another lass to continue the game with.

At one stage it was even thought that people found kissing pleasurable because when the two lips met during kissing, an electric current was generated.

A kiss is a kiss

Now days, kisses range from small pecks on the cheeks as a greeting, to an the use of the lips and tongue as a sign of passion. It is that action that when two people embrace, causes hormones are released into the blood stream, inducing a sense of euphoria that you feed in the sweetness of your lovers mouth.

It's a kiss that brings every fibre of your being alive, turns your stomach over, sends Goosebumps up your spine. It's a kiss that forgives your misdemeanours and smiles at your mistakes. Ingrid Bergman puts it together in that "a kiss is a lovely trick designed by nature to stop speech when words become superfluous".

By Infoweb

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Head to Toe Self-Massage

Massage is invigorating and you can do it for yourself. Just follow these easy techniques:

Head: For a relaxing scalp massage to drain away the day’s tensions and leave you feeling relaxed and alert, place your hands on your scalp at the roots of your hair. Spread out your fingers and thumbs to cover as much area as possible and gently rotate them in a clockwise direction. Breathe deeply through your nose to promote good circulation. Gradually work your hands all over your scalp from your hairline to your nape, until it starts to tingle slightly then reverse direction.

Face: You can relax your facial muscles and help yourself feel more refreshed with a gentle face massage. Using your index and second fingers of each hand, make small circular movements around your eyes, across cheeks, forehead and chin. Cup your cheeks for a minute so that the warmth of your hands can relax the tissue. Then repeat the circular movement, soon you will feel a glowing relief.

Feet: Sit in a comfortable position with your feet resting up on the bed or on a chair. Working on one foot at a time, cup your heel with one hand and with the other make small circular movements starting with each toe. 

Gradually move down to the ball of your foot and kneed this for a few minutes then slowly work over your sole and down to your heel.

By Corinna Richards

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All Women Strive To Be Beautiful

Women always want to look their best and perfect sized breasts are one of their parameters of judging how beautiful they are. Many women these days are suffering from the problem of flat bust or under grown breasts.

Universally, small size breasts, or/and those that are saggy have been the fountain of stress, agony and depression for many a women. This is because society has placed a certain beauty tag on large breasts. It's also evident women with large breast have displayed a lot of confidence.

The majority of women in the United States are either an "A" cup or a "B" cup breast size. And while many are perfectly satisfied with their bust size, there are millions who are looking for a way to increase it. The problem is, many women do not know all their options, nor do they know what options are effective, and what the possible side effects of each choice could be.

It comes with great relief to discover that it is in fact possible to enhance your breasts naturally without breast surgery! You have to know that there are two types of natural breast enhancement products. They come in two forms.

The first one is in the form of pills. It is the most common form of enhancement product. After thousands of studies and many years of research, natural breast enhancement pills have been invented and are just what women have always dreamed of - a safe, natural method that has no side effects. They tend to be the most effective in enhancing your breast.

The second form is the cream. This cream contains ingredients in tightening and firming the breast. Another great option that grew popular is based on the use of pills and creams that are herbal based.

These natural breast enhancement products are made from all natural herbs that can make your breast firmer and fuller. It is usually composed of natural compounds and other natural ingredients that are effective in enlarging your breast size. These products are good for those women who do not want to undergo through surgery implants, cannot afford the cost of surgery, do not want to take the risk or simply do not want to have a cosmetic surgery to enhance their body figure.

You can even learn a few exercises that enhance the size of the breasts. Exercising your breasts is a cool way to perk them up, and not only that it will help them to appear bigger. Simply get down on the floor with your back lying on the floor, your knees bent and your feet should be leveled on the ground.

Get a dumbbell or tin of soup, hold them on each of your hands, expand your two arms straight above your shoulders and also your elbows should be a bit bent. Make sure your palms are facing directly opposite to one another.

As your elbows are bent, spread out your arms aside till your elbows gently touch the floor. Carry the weights up again and redo the movement. You should perform three rounds of about 10 of this breast enhancement exercises.

Apart from the natural breast enhancement supplements, what you need to do is to compliment the whole medication with healthy diet. Lastly, experts in the health and beauty industry advice that in order to increase the effectiveness of these pills, users should stick to their routine program and strictly adhere to the rules and regulations as stipulated by the manufacturer.

Paul Rodgers

Woman to Woman

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Five Tips for a More Sensual Marriage

While sex is an essential part of a good marriage, the art of sensuality is lost on many couples. Arousing the senses purely for the enjoyment of that stimulation, even if it doesn’t always lead to sex, keeps the senses tingling and makes the relationship more exciting.

Long, slow kisses, warm embraces, and playful moments of tickling usually come natural to people who are in love. Yet, sometimes these things get lost when life takes over, and married couples especially, must take care to keep those sparks alive.

You can also develop an array of other sensual experiences to keep things fresh and to develop a more intimate relationship. Here are some ideas:

1. Learn to give a great massage. Massage is an art and there are plenty of tantalizing techniques you can develop that will make your husband or wife feel pampered. Add scented oils, lotions, or even powder to diffuse friction while deeply massaging tight, tired muscles. Help your spouse learn to let go while you massage away the tensions of the day. A lovingly administered massage can be very healing and nurturing.

2. Touch your spouse often. Hold hands. Brush up against him. Sit close together. Gently run your fingers over her cheek or through her hair. Touch each other just because you can. Often, the most subtle touches can be the most electrifying. Your husband or wife will feel your deep affection, when you touch him or her every chance you get.

3. Serve sensual meals. Create a mixture of hot and cold, chewy and creamy, smooth and crunchy. Champagne tickling the nose then the tongue, succulent meats and cheeses, warm breads, spicy foods with great textures, and rich, decadent desserts such as fresh berries dipped in chocolate stimulate sight, taste, smell, and touch.

4. Have Special Secrets. Whisper things to each other, share secret gestures, and give each other longing looks. Come up with special words or phrases that don’t mean a thing to anyone else, but mean everything to you and your spouse. Even in a crowded room, make eye contact with your spouse and hold his or her attention until you feel like the only two people there. When you can’t be alone, a discreet wink, a whispered secret, or blowing a little kiss will keep the connection going.

5. Have fun. Life is too short to be serious all the time. It’s okay to be silly and playful. Having fun and laughing together may be the most sensual part of marriage. These things stimulate an overall sense of well-being. People who can play and laugh together feel very content with one another, so it is important to keep the fun alive in your marriage.

Sensuality helps keep a marriage warm and comfortable. It can also set the mood for more frequent and more relaxed sexual experiences. The bond that develops through sensual interactions and improved sex is important for maintaining a good marriage even through difficult times. Such a bond also creates deep intimacy, and an openness to touch, that allows each partner to share more readily and to comfort the other more easily in times of trouble.

Now that you know how easy it is to make your marriage even better, and how much fun you can have getting there, what are you waiting for?

savemarriage.co.uk

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How to ensure you are desired by men

Have Confidence: Nothing is more attractive to a man than a woman who is confident and feels comfortable and happy in her skin. A woman who feels good about herself is a woman most likely with a good head on her shoulders, rational, focused and has good direction in life. If a woman does not have confidence in herself, then a man feels and sees no reason to have confidence in either and he will not want to invest his time and effort in a woman he will have to baby sit emotionally all the time.

Dress Fashionably: Wearing the most expensive apparel is not the most important thing to a man, but it is important that a woman keep up with her appearances. A woman who dresses sharply comes off as a woman who is successful and who treats herself with love and respect and therefore a man will not want to do less for her either- he will love and respect you too. So be sure to keep yourself updated with fashion and keep yourself well groomed. This will not only draw men to you, but you will also feel good about yourself- which is the first priority before you please anyone else! And remember, dress sexy, but classy as well- and always leave something to the imagination.

Express Intellect - Being desirable to a man is not just about having a pretty face or shapely figure. A woman with intelligence is important to and a man wants to be with a woman who will have something to talk about and who will teach him new things, just as he will teach you new things. Everyone is unique and has their own personal talents and areas of higher intelligence than others- so be sure to express that side of yourself to prove that you do have the whole package- an attractive appearance along with other intellectual surprises. Share your hobbies, share things you have learned through your life experiences and show what he has been missing out on before he met you!

Be Sweet and Feminine - Okay, today women are more independent and career oriented, but that does not mean we should have to give up and forget our feminine roots. Women are delicate creatures after all- we are sweet and giving and it is important for a man to see these qualities in a woman. It is not weak to show a man that you are sweet and care taking- after all, this is the type of woman a man dreams coming home to- someone who will lovingly welcome him home with a sweet feminine smile and take care of him. Never lose your special feminine roots- show him your sweet and romantic side.

Tell him what you want - It is understandable that you want a man who will treat you beautifully without you having to give him directions- and you should never lower your standards when it comes to this. However, you also have to remember that men cannot read minds and let’s face- we women are emotionally unpredictable creatures and are not always easy to read. Men love it when a woman has the strength and confidence to tell him what she wants. Men want to please women, sp do not be afraid to open up and let him know what it is important to you.

Stay Glamorous - This does not mean that you should walk on eggshells and worry about your looks all the time. You should feel secure enough in your relationship to know that even when you are not made up, your man will still adore you and will not look at other women. However, this does not mean you should let yourself go and not care about the things that were once important to you. Relationship usually start going downhill when one or both partners stop caring about the little things, such as dressing up for each other, little romantic gestures and so on. So, remember the little things and always keep your self-confidence in tune by taking care of yourself- and your partner will automatically keep admiring you!

Like Your Body - Men love a woman who loves her body. A woman who walks around feeling good about her body and knowing that her body is beautiful is incredibly sexy to a man and make him curious and eager to get to know that woman. So be sure to build your physical confidence and focus on bringing out your best features. Nobody is prefect- everyone has flaws, but that does not mean that you should advertise your flaws. Get to know yourself and find your strong physical points and bring them out for the world to see and admire. If there are parts of your body that you believe could use some help, then do something about rather than complain.

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