Cuddling is the simplest form of communication that can bring so much joy to each partner. Cuddling can be a way to instigate sex or it could be done after sex it could be a nice way for you and your partner to bond with each other.
This is a fabulous way to relax stress and create intimacy with your partner. Let’s also add that cuddling, caressing are important for a long term and healthy relationship and there is no best time or the best way to do it.
One essential thing about cuddling is the fact that it triggers the release of hormones such as oxytocin and dopamine which create feelings of nearness.
There is just something about holding your partner closely that is so so comforting. Even if you are not a big fan of cuddling, never underestimate the power of being able to hold the one you love.
There are several benefits to cuddling but below are some of them.
1. It reduces stress
2. Boost your immune system
3. Improve Sleep
1. It reduces stress:
We live in a fast-moving world where we are always up and moving with so many activities calling for our attention and at the end of the day we become so exhausted and stressed out.
When your stress level is low it’s easy for you to sleep and cuddling is a great way to reduce your stress level. Cuddling will boost your serotonin levels. Which in turn will make you feel good and well relaxed. So when next you are stressed out just cuddle it away.
2. Boost your immune system
Cuddling helps you release oxytocin which is a feel-good hormone that makes you feel like you are in clouds nine. It also increases the hormones that help your body fight infections.
What happens is that your body feels too good and healthy to be sick. Feeling loved and secure also contributes to boosting your immune system.
3. Improve Sleep:
If you have issues sleeping well at night, you might need some cuddling before bed. The brain releases oxytocin and cortisol during Physical closeness. Cortisol and oxytocin promote the feeling of safety, security and relaxation which facilitate sleep and reduce nightmares.
Here are the best cuddling positions
1. The Spoon
Spooning is the absolute power cuddling position for couples. And it’s also a very intimate and sexual position. One partner wraps their partner while they are both lying close on the side.
2. Head on chest
You lie down next to one another and you rest your head on your partner’s chest. This position increases softness, builds connection and makes you feel secure in your partner’s arms.
3. Face to face
This cuddling isn’t a common position and it seemed like it is reserved for couples that are still in their honeymoon stage, both partners are really into each other and don’t want to miss out on any intimate details about one another.
In conclusion
Cuddling, caressing, kissing and hugging are very important in a relationship and couples must make out time in their relationship for skin to skin contact that is beyond sex. This way you can establish a safe and trustworthy environment for one another.
