By Rachel Turney Copyright ©2026 Adult Activity Book Entry Six:  The Six Second Kiss  I just kissed Zach for six seconds. You might have heard about the Six Second Kiss trend on social media. The idea stems from research by John and Julie Gottman . They state that the six seconds isn’t symbolic, but must be realized in order to release the hormone oxytocin. This makes our brain feel safe and calm. Neuroeconomist  Paul Zak’s  research suggests that a hug lasting twenty seconds