Apart from enjoying the warm embrace of someone you're into, cuddling after sex has its benefits. Mainly, your body releases the feel-good chemical oxytocin, often called "the cuddling hormone." But ...

Why does cuddling feel so good? It’s science, baby: specifically, brain chemistry. When you hug or snuggle with a partner, your pituitary gland releases a chemical called oxytocin, which has been ...

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It’s safe to say that we cherish our sleep. Yes, it’s 100% vital to our daily survival. It also gives us something to look forward to at the end of our day. If you have a partner, that person is ...

For some people, snuggling on the couch beside your partner and holding each other is a sweet act of affection. But other folks don't like cuddling with their partner. You might not love the fact that ...

Imagine that you're cozying up with your romantic partner on the couch. Maybe you're watching a movie or the fire crackling. You're holding hands. Hugging. Just lying in each other's arms. Sound nice?

When you come home after a long day of work and are physically, mentally, and even emotionally drained, being welcomed by the open arms of a loved one can be one of the most comforting things. In ...

There are days when some of us feel very, very disconnected from our partners. While most of the time we're very connected, I know there are days when I feel my husband is a million miles away, even ...

New research suggests that couples who engage in one surprisingly simple nighttime ritual sleep more soundly, stress less and feel emotionally closer to their partner. And no, it’s not sex. In the ...