A new book explains the science of kissing, we hear. Author and noted scientist Sheril Kirshenbaum, has actually taken the trouble to catalog the physical and chemical responses in the body to a romantic (or passionate) kiss… and then to write a book about it. “The Science of Kissing: What Our Lips Are Telling Us” will be published just in time for Valentine’s Day.

We know that kissing is important, because that’s what Valentine’s Day is for. We didn’t know that there was a book about it, though. The body might do one thing for a romance, but the fire still needs to be stoked. That’s why we have flowers that you can send to your loved ones, and why the letter X signifies a kiss.

There’s more to a kiss than hormones, beating hearts and biology. There’s an emotional aspect too, which is why sending Valentine’s Day flowers and gifts is such an important thing. Call it the art of the kiss, if you like! If you’re trying to kindle or keep alive a romance, you need to look at the whole story, not just the nuts and bolts. On the other hand, we know people for whom science and learning is the biggest adventure of all. If that describes you and your loved one, you could pair up beautiful flowers with a beautifully wrapped copy of the book.

The joy of all this is that everyone’s different. And you know best what your loved one will adore. At daFlores, we’ve seen romance in every shape and form, and we’re proud to be the facilitators of wonderful kisses. It’s our job to bring you and your loved ones smiles and, whether that means an intriguing book about kisses or the kisses themselves… we wish you joy. And we’re tickled pink that the publication date coincides with Valentine’s Day.