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From spooning to hand-holding, there are endless ways to get cozy with your partner on the couch or in bed
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Cuddling is one of the best parts of dating, and there are countless health benefits to cozying up with your partner: it boosts intimacy, relieves stress, and can increase sexual attraction. But with so many positions to cuddle in, what’s the best position for you? The answer relies on how intimate you and your partner are (or want to be!) and what’s physically comfortable for you both. Keep reading for the ultimate guide to cuddling positions for couples, the potential benefits of each position, and what each position might mean for your relationship.
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- While cuddling often leads to sex, studies show cuddling for its own sake can be super beneficial to a couple's bond. So hug your partner for no reason today (and every day) and without sex as the end goal: your relationship will be the stronger for it! [11] X Research sourceThanks
- If you're new to cuddling or to your relationship, try not to assume what your partner likes. Check in with them regularly as you explore your new relationship to make sure they're comfortable, and respect their preferences.Thanks
- Know that you'll likely enjoy some of the positions on this list more than others. Everyone is different! Try new positions to get a feel for them, but let your partner know your preferences, and don't do anything you're not comfortable with.Thanks
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- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-baby-scientist/202202/why-people-hold-hands
- ↑ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6169869/
- ↑ https://www.womenshealthmag.com/sex-and-love/a23652662/cuddling-positions/
- ↑ https://www.childresearch.net/aboutCS/mediscience/24.html
- ↑ https://www.ucdavis.edu/news/lovers-hearts-beat-sync-uc-davis-study-says
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/why-bad-looks-good/202110/the-romantic-power-eye-contact
- ↑ https://www.womenshealthmag.com/sex-and-love/a23652662/cuddling-positions/
- ↑ https://www.womenshealthmag.com/sex-and-love/a23652662/cuddling-positions/
- ↑ https://www.cmu.edu/news/stories/archives/2014/december/december17_hugsprotect.html
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