Q&A for How to Cuddle

Your date may not last for a year if you take the girl home on the first date. Statistics show that less than ten percent of the partners who have sex within three dates continue dating for a year.

Think of a public space where you can be at your best. Then suggest it to your partner and ask her if it is suitable for her.

You should wait for at least three dates before kissing a girl. You need to have more information about each other before kissing.

Just lay your head on his chest and hold hands.

Sure, as long as the other person wants to do it as well.

Let him know how important cuddling is to you and why you crave it so much. You could also let him know about other types of "cuddling" that might satisfy your need for physical touch. For example, you could lay your head on his lap or just lay your legs across his. Different cuddling positions have different amounts of physical contact, so he can find a position that's more comfortable for him.

Cuddling is not an inherently sexual activity. Plenty of people like to cuddle with their friends regardless of gender or sexual orientation.

Yes, it is completely normal to get an erection while cuddling with someone else, especially if they are attractive to you. There's not really a good way to control this; you just have to get used to cuddling.

It might mean that they're playful, and are waiting for your acceptance, or trying to show you that they are. Or, it could mean they're in a position where they don't quite know what to do, it depends on how that person is performing the actions, and their mood.

Yes. What you're describing is a platonic relationship (a close friendship that is not romantic or sexual). If you want to cuddle with her, then you should ask and see if she's comfortable with it.

Just go for it! You might suffocate a little bit since your face will likely be buried into the other person's back, but whatever. You could tilt your head back about 10 degrees so you can breathe while still enjoying the experience of being the big spoon.

Absolutely! Platonic friendship can even be made stronger by physical contact. You'll want to first make sure your friend is okay with it, of course.

Cuddling in public is generally acceptable as long as it doesn't get too intimate. Too much intimacy in public might make people uncomfortable, which could make your cuddling less enjoyable to you.

Absolutely! Cuddling doesn't have to be related to sex at all. As long as the other person's okay with it, go ahead!

If you're really comfortable with your partner and they're lying down looking at you, then just lie down next to them and cuddle.

Find the most comfortable spot for both of you that allows you to be able to watch the movie and be close to each other at the same time. Sitting side-by-side with legs overlapped can be comfortable and functional at the same time.

Ask your girlfriend. She knows her mom and will likely know what her mom will be okay with.

It can be good, because it makes things more romantic between you. Only do this with someone you are extremely comfortable with and most likely sexually involved with.

It doesn't necessarily have to be. It can if you set up the mood right and both agree (verbally or non-verbally) to it. It can also just be between two or more platonic friends.

Cuddling is usually done with clothes on, unless you're very intimate with your partner or you've established communication about naked cuddling beforehand.

The obvious first step is to see if she if she's comfortable by gauging her reactions or even asking, "Is this okay?" It doesn't matter that she's younger, non-sexual cuddling is okay at any age. Just start by holding her hand or putting your arm around her.

Try to ignore it; it's normal to get a boner during situations like that, but just try to be discrete about it.

It may be better to not ask him, but to lean in for it. Then just let him kiss you, and enjoy the moment.

Yes, as long as you're both comfortable with it, that's totally fine!

Some people are just naturally very affectionate. It might also be that he wants to show others that you're "his" by being close to you in public. If this bothers you, you should talk to him about it.

Yes. You can't get AIDS unless you mix body fluids with that person. There is no risk of infection from cuddling.

At the age of 14, the more intimate cuddling positions, such as spooning, may not be appropriate, but you could try putting your head on his shoulder, or just sitting very close to him and holding his hand. If at any point things go too far, simply tell him you're uncomfortable and he should stop.

Whatever you guys are comfortable doing! When you're ready, ask her, "Can I have cuddles?" or, "I'd like to cuddle." If she's comfortable doing so, she'll welcome the opportunity. If not, she may not be comfortable with that yet and you'll have to give her time. There's nothing you can do to "enforce" cuddling - it's a mutual act of affection, not a requirement of any sort of relationship, no matter how serious.

Ask them! Put it out there subtly, but sincerely. Take note on how long you've been together and, using that, consider that your partner may not feel up to it (yet).

Just ask him to do it.