During the winter, with the unpleasant prevalence of sniffles, flu, and chapped lips, kissing can go from feeling like a sexy, romantic moment to more like a one-way ticket to Germ Town.

So we were relieved to stumble across a light of eight health benefits of kissing. Here's the rundown of all the ways a nice makeout session can do your body good. 

1. Reduces blood pressure.

2. Eases cramps and headaches.

3. Fights cavaties.

4. Boosts positive hormones.

5. Burns calories.

6. Improves self-esteem.

7. Helps you look younger by maintaining neck and jawline muscles.

8. Determins sexual compatibility – and we all know sex is good for you!