In addition, oxytocin also plays a role in the maternal-infant bond. It is associated with child-birth and lactation. In fact, undesired physical contact can have the opposite effect by increasing cortisol levels and stress.
We all know that physical touch has psychological benefits, but can it actually improve the way your body works? Science leans toward yes. In a study of 59 women, those who hugged their partners more often had a lower resting blood pressure than the women who rarely engaged in physical touch. Healthy blood pressure is key to fending off heart disease, pointing to hugs as a small but potentially significant way to achieve and maintain heart health.
Higher levels of oxytocin have been linked to falling asleep quickly and staying asleep. Oxytocin is one of several appetite-related hormones released when we are full, telling our brain and body to stop eating. It's a comfy cuddle that usually happens when partners have been together for a while. For this one, one partner is sitting while the other lays down and puts their feet in the lap of the sitting partner. This one has partners sitting or standing together, and, again, one rests their head right on the shoulder of the other.
This is one of Wood's personal favorites. One partner comes up behind the other and hugs and cuddles the other as they're doing something else. Like, for example, washing the dishes at the sink.
This is emblematic of a sign of spontaneity or playfulness in a couple. That way, you can reap all the benefits as one. By the way, if you're curious about the science of being in love, this is what really makes up chemistry.
And if you can't get skin-to-skin, this pillow is a big spoon's dream. Your official excuse to add "OOD" ahem, out of doors to your cal. Become an Insider. Enter Email Address. Facebook Pinterest Twitter Youtube Instagram. It's true! These people should generally makes us happy. When we feel happy and cared for we feel safe and excited about the future, which helps reduce stress and depression which can lead to a weak immune system.
Take a moment to give someone a hug and give them an immune system boost. When mothers have a new baby, oxytocin is the hormone that's released into the blood stream to release breast milk.
Not only does the baby induce the release of oxytocin, but since the mother is cuddling baby, she is also receiving oxytocin emotions of stress reduction, anxiety reduction, and feelings of happiness. This is very important for both mom and baby. Skin-to-skin touch right after a baby is delivered and in the hours and days following the delivery is a wonderful way to bond with your child. Cuddling and hugging have important health benefits. Do yourself a favor, and hug someone you love today and everyday.
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