Even if you just want to cuddle your favorite four-legged friend or a comfy body pillow, cuddling can help you get rid of a lot of stress. If you're looking for the best cuddle positions to try, then look no further. Here are some of the best positions to try today.
Benefits of Cuddling
There are quite a few benefits to cuddling with your partner, which can make your relationship a lot stronger and more loving. Cuddling is known to release the cuddle hormone Oxytocin, which is better known as the love hormone and can promote bonding between partners and have many benefits to your sleep, stress levels, and immune system.
Apart from making two people come closer, this cuddle hormone is also responsible for providing individuals with stress relief and pain relief. It can even play an important role in regulating your appetite and even help you sleep better as Oxytocin plays an important role in helping individuals relax.
It is notable to share that studies have shown that relieving a person of their stress through cuddling can also lead to a better immune system and overall well-being. If you're already sick with a common cold, cuddling your significant other can help your symptoms improve and not let your immune system weaken anymore.
Probably the most important part of cuddling though is how much it can affect the bond between two lovers as mentioned previously and create intimacy. Being this close and intimate with someone you care about can help create a much stronger attachment, both physical and emotional.
Couples who cuddle after sex actually report a much higher level of sexual satisfaction and overall happiness in their relationship. Even if you are not the most cuddly person in the world, there are plenty of cuddling positions to help you not sacrifice intimacy in your relationship and still let your partner sleep comfortably next to you.
The Spooning
Spooning is one of the most common cuddling positions, which most people love as it is easy to replicate and can help two people cuddle and fit even on a small couch.
The way to achieve the spooning position is by first of all choosing whether you wish to be the one hugged or not. If you are the "little spoon", all you have to do is lie on your side and slightly bring your knees towards your chest.
Then, your S.O. will lie behind you, being the "big spoon", wrapping their arms around you and holding you close in a cuddle until your back can rest on their stomach.
The best thing about spooning is that either partner can choose to be the "little spoon" Just because someone is bigger physically, it doesn't mean they have to always be the "Big Spoon" or that they can't be embraced in this way and held close by their physically smaller partner!
Also, Spooning can be used while making love and holding the person you love close. It is very a very intimate cuddling position both during sex and not, reduces stress in the body, and can make your time in the bedroom more fun. Hugging the one you love while also being sexual is a great experience for lovers.
“Being cuddly has nothing to do with size.” –Brigitte Nielsen
The Half-Spooning
Similar to the Spooning, the Half-Spoon cuddle is one of the best positions to lay in while resting or even talking about your day. It allows both people to look at each other's faces while still being in an embrace and very close.
In order to achieve the Half-Spoon, one person needs to lay on their back and the other will replicate the original spooning position. This time though, they will hug the side of their significant other who is laying on their back.
Another big benefit of the half-spooning is that you won't get as warm as you would with the regular spooning position, which makes it the perfect cuddle for all year round.
The Leg Hug
Physical contact through cuddling doesn't have to solely revolve around touching each other as much as possible, especially if physical touch is not your love language. The Leg Hug is a perfect cuddle for this situation where you want to be close without necessarily being in your partner's arms.
In order to achieve that, you can both start by finding a comfortable position to lay, somewhat close to one another on the bed. All you have to do then is put your leg over your partner's leg and just enjoy resting while maintaining this amount of physical contact.
You might have to occasionally shift and change where your legs touch one another, but there is no right or wrong way to do this. Therefore, make sure to just be comfortable and enjoy your time together.
The Seated Hug
When you are sitting next to each other on the couch, you can simply extend your arm over your loved ones' shoulders and give them a nice seated hug. It is just as intimate, especially if they decide to lean into you and hug you back.
This is also a great cuddle for when you are with friends or other loved ones and want to stay close without looking too clingy. It is the type of hug a more experienced couple would give that shows trust in the relationship and two people who feel comfortable with one another.