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 ...

A bedtime cuddle with your partner could make a real difference to your feelings of stress and security, according to a new study closely analyzing the relationship between physical touch and ...

Physical touch more important to men than to women, says study. July 8, 2011— -- Despite traditional beliefs about what makes men and women happy in relationships, a new study found that kissing, ...

In the "Intimacy Index," conducted by the Berman Center for Women's Health in Chicago, an estimated 3,000 randomly selected adults in New York, Chicago and Los Angeles revealed how they feel about the ...

Being intimate with another person can be difficult. There’s the emotional barriers, the trust issues, and, of course, the charlie horses. Because cuddling is apparently a prime culprit of the ...

Recently, I met a few close female friends for dinner. As is the way on these occasions, the talk swiftly turned to relationships. Tellingly, the topic of marital sex — or more accurately, the lack of ...

If you always cuddle a pillow when you fall asleep, it probably means that you value stability and security in your connections. Hugging your pillow is simply a mirror of the stability that you crave ...

Want to get a better night’s sleep? Get ready to spoon and snuggle with your spouse, partner or loved one all night long — a new study has found couples who sleep together in the same bed improve ...

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