Why do men like to kiss women? ——Analysis from physiological, psychological and social perspectives
Kissing is one of the important ways for humans to express intimacy, and men's preference for kissing often triggers widespread discussions. This article combines hot topics and data from the entire network in the past 10 days to analyze this phenomenon from multiple dimensions, and attaches structured data for reference.
1. Physiological drives: the role of instinct and hormones

Research shows that male kissing behavior is closely related to biological instincts:
| factor | Mechanism of action | Data support |
|---|---|---|
| Testosterone levels | stimulate desire for intimate contact | Men’s salivary testosterone levels are 16% higher than women’s |
| dopamine secretion | produce pleasure | Dopamine secretion increases by 39% during kissing |
| Pheromone perception | Assessing genetic compatibility by smell | 70% of men unconsciously prefer certain scents |
2. Psychological motivation: emotional expression and need satisfaction
According to psychological surveys, the main psychological motivations for men kissing include:
| motivation type | Proportion | Typical performance |
|---|---|---|
| emotional connection | 58% | Build a sense of security through kissing |
| Sexual innuendo | 32% | as part of foreplay |
| declaration of possession | 10% | Marking a relationship with a public kiss |
3. Social and cultural influence: the shaping of film, television and media
Popular film and television data in the past 10 days show that kissing scenes show gender differences:
| platform | Proportion of male-initiated kissing scenes | Popular cases |
|---|---|---|
| Netflix | 76% | "Bridgerton" Season 3 |
| Tencent Video | 68% | "It's Just Love" Finale |
| TikTok | 83% | #FirstKissChallenge topic |
4. Comparison of cognitive differences between the sexes
Scraping data from social media shows:
| cognitive dimension | male point of view | female point of view |
|---|---|---|
| Best kissing duration | 7-10 seconds | 12-15 seconds |
| Wet kiss acceptance | 89% | 63% |
| kissing in public | 72% support | 55% support |
5. The evolution of the meaning of kissing in modern relationships
A recent love and marriage survey report states:
Conclusion:Men's preference for kissing is the result of a combination of biological instinct, psychological needs and social culture. As gender concepts evolve, traditional perceptions are being redefined, but the core value of kissing as an emotional bond remains unchanged. Understanding this difference can help create healthier relationships between the sexes.
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