Did you know that up to 80 million bacteria can be exchanged during a 10-second kiss? Couples who kiss at least nine times a day frequently end up with identical mouth bacteria, per a study published in the journal Microbiome.
This may come as a surprise, but it’s all a part of the intriguing study of the human microbiome. More than 100 trillion microbes live in and on our bodies as part of the huge ecosystem known as the microbiome. It is essential for nutritional synthesis, digestion, and possibly illness prevention.
Interestingly, our microbiome is impacted by the people we spend time with as well as by our food, genetics, and age. Kissing your lover is a means of swapping microbiomes and is more than just a show of affection. Your mouth bacteria become increasingly similar the more times you kiss.
In other words, every close relationship you have changes your microbiome. Even on a microscopic level, this bacterial exchange is a sign of a good connection, despite the fact that it may seem odd.
The next time you kiss, remember that you’re doing more than just showing your affection. Additionally, your body is thriving in unanticipated ways thanks to your participation in a complicated biological dance.
Ignoring the science, I think it’s a terrific reason to kiss more often. Your microbiota also enjoys it, so it’s not just your heart that gains from it!
