Top 7 Benefits of Cuddling With Your Partner in Your Bed

‘Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus’ – this is a book written by the American author and relationship counselor John Gray in the nineteen-nineties. At the time it was a resounding success.

My take from the above book title is that men and women are so inherently different that their diversity is impossible to see. We may be from different planets, but men and women speak the same language when it comes to love, bringing us back to where we belong, namely the planet Earth.

I have always found that being in a relationship fosters love, strength, togetherness, wellbeing, happiness, good health and so much more. Of course, there are ways to nurture those attributes, but there are also ways to make them wither and die.

In today’s hectic world, we, as people, all have our ideals when it comes to the perfect partner. On the other side of the coin, we also have our views on what constitutes a well functioning and loving relationship when we have found that significant other.

I thought about this a lot. I wanted to find out what the secret is to my successful marriage. Why do my husband and I connect on so many levels? Sure, we argue. All couples do on occasion. But what is it that brings us back to the negotiating table and back into the folds of love?

What else?

After some thinking, I discovered what I like the most in my marriage. It’s a fundamental tool, hack or magic act that communicates oneness and love in the purest and most pleasurable form. Some people may call it hugging, others spooning, the more formal among us might even refer to it as embracing.

I am sure that I am not alone when I claim that cuddling is thrilling and enchanting all in one.

If seven is your lucky number, then you are reading the right article because I am going to share the seven benefits of cuddling your partner in your bed.

1. It reduces stress – having the person you love holding you tight can instantaneously lessen stress by releasing the hormone oxytocin and reducing the so-called stress hormone cortisol. This is so powerful that it has the potency to clear the mind and make you feel accepted and loved for who you are. So, the next time you are in bed reach out and give your significant other a big hug – A small tip: don’t skimp on the duration.

2. A cuddle will give your immune system a real kick in the right direction. I am confident you all remember the time you first started dating. It’s often one of the best times we remember. We feel invincible and on the top of the world as Jack Dawson put it in the movie Titanic. And if you keep doing it, your love boat will never sink because of those heightened feel-good hormones (oxytocin) in your body. Let’s face it when you’re happy you are less likely to get sick.

3. Hugging leads to more intimacy and keeps the spark alive – When we cuddle we focus on our partner one hundred percent while we at the same time receive one hundred percent in return. It’s a win-win situation. During the big bang phase of a relationship, we cuddle and caress all of the time. It makes us feel great and most of all needed. As time goes by, couples tend to forget its power. Everyday life and tiredness make us think that there is no more time for something we falsely construe as trivial. Take my word for it – never stop if you want to keep this next point flowing.

4. More sex and good sex – So for all you guys out there who claim you don’t like cuddling. I don’t believe you. First, even the manliest and most macho of men need to know that they are desired and appreciated – a hug communicates nothing else. Second, you want to get your gal in the mood. Give her cuddle. It’ll make her feel special and desired.

Still not convinced, guys? Let’s take a look at this from a more scientific angle: Touching, caressing, cuddling and feeling your partner’s body nearby releases dopamine. Now, this bad boy hormone increases sexual desire in both men and women. Not only that, our old friend oxytocin comes back into play – this hormone percolates female desire, making her more inclined to get into the mood.

Now that we know that cuddling is good for the immune system and your relationship in general then sex is the turbo charge for both. Also, you will feel more balanced and emotionally nurtured when you cuddle after sex.

5. It reduces the risk of heart disease – Cuddling reduces stress, which is a significant cause of heart problems. When we hold our partners, we feel relaxed. Our muscles lose tension, and our breathing becomes more even, resulting in lower blood pressure and a more measured heartbeat.

6. It’s another way to say I love you – As a writer, it pains me to say this, but actions speak more than a thousand words. This is especially true in relationships. Instead of standing by the fridge and grunting ‘I love you,’ combine it with a nice long cuddle when you are lying next to each other in bed.

7. This one is a no-brainer if you have been paying attention. Cuddling makes us happier people – When it’s the weekend sleep-in. Invest in yourself by scoping the market for the right mattress on Mattress Matchers. Anything to keep you in bed cuddling the person you love so that you are releasing a barrage of dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin. These natural happy-go-lucky chemicals keep us content and the love machine purring, leading to more balanced and nurturing relationships.

Do yourself a favor and cuddle – it’s the truth, it’s actual, and everything is satisfactual! I invariably cuddle my way to a happier, healthier and more balanced life. And my man loves it too. It’s a win-win situation for the both of us.

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