Sunday, 2 February 2014

Cuddling makes more sense than you think

Have you ever walked past two cats lying in a cuddling position? Or a dog? Or a dog and a cat?
They are always in a rather cute position and if you are an animal lover like me you will end up smiling. It is often stated that women love to cuddle more than men and that men are not in agreements with such arrangements. Cuddling is always part of the human race just like sex is. It is there before sex, after sex or when there is no sex at all. However, cuddling can bring in more pleasure than sex at times (don’t shoot me if you disagree). Here is why I think so.

Cuddling is a physical affair which eventually leads to intimacy and emotional satisfaction. It brings two people together to share a space and relaxes both parties. It has been studied and proven that cuddling brings satisfaction to both a man and a woman in a relationship. It all depends if cuddling has been initiated at the right time and if done correctly (will get back to this later on). A recent research studied 1000 couples who have been married for over 25 years together. Apparently, as women grow older, their sexual needs increase and pleasure is peaked and sexual satisfaction is paramount. On the other hand, men tend to prefer to cuddle and touch as a way of feeling happy and satisfied.  This is not to shy off the unmarried peeps. 
Cuddling in general has the following benefits:
  • ·         It reduces stress
Cuddling has been proven to releasing oxytocin which helps to curb stress. This is a hormone that comes from the brain and is also known as the “feel good” hormone as it reduces anxiety and leaves one feeling happy. On a more practical bit it can be explained as follows. After a long day at work or school and you are feeling stressed out, getting into a cuddling position with your spouse or partner helps you feel secure and relaxed, and after sometime you will feel relaxed.
  • ·         Increases levels of intimacy
Cuddling is a physical contact and the more you get physically attached to someone (not in a sex situation), the more you will be bonded to one another. Cuddling brings in the emotional aspect of both parties and makes each other feel bonded to one another in a beautiful manner. It increases the level of intimacy between you and your partner and will result in both of you feeling happy and fulfilled.
  • ·         Creates a good communication
Cuddling allows people to ‘invade’ into the private spaces of one another. Lying close to someone in a cuddling position makes them feel comfortable and relaxed. This initiates conversations which are both personal and intimate.  After sometime, both parties will end up understanding each other more and getting to know each other better. This is achieved by constant cuddling.

Cuddling turn-offs
The benefits of cuddling are many and at the end of the day, make your relationship healthier and happier. However, there are some things that should be considered before initiating a cuddle as they may end up being a total turn off and make the other party uncomfortable.

For instance, just having sex, you should allow your man or woman to relax a few and catch his/her breath. Do not finish the deed and immediately pounce on their chests or get too close to them. This makes it so gross as both of you are covered in sweat, its smelly and slippery (you get the picture, right?). Cuddling should be done after both of you are relaxed and feeling better.

Women are known to be cuddlier than men but it does not hurt to reciprocate the favors. It should not be the case always that one party is in for the cuddly bits. This will make the other party feeling less wanted and annoyed at your lack of sensitivity and concern for their needs. If you need to talk with your new partner or your partner beforehand, then you should do it. Tell them how you view cuddling and am sure you will come to an agreement at some point that will be satisfactory to both of you.

As for men, you should not make it too obvious that cuddling is your gate to nakedness. This will be a turn off to the woman you are lying next to as it will lose meaning to her. We know that’s what you are obviously thinking of achieving, but please be a little discreet.

Here are a few cuddling positions that will start you off in this month of love
  • As a woman, you become the big spoon
I know of some few women who will give me a snare for saying so but it does not hurt if once in a while you become the big spoon. The feeling that we get when we are the small spoon, assume that your man is feeling the same. With your eer….near your man’s booty, it will arouse some of his nerves and make him feel happy.
  • Tweak your spooning technique
With a spooning image in mind, with you (woman) being a small spoon now, turn a little and lie on your back and entangle your leg in the middle of your man’s leg. This will make you be in a position to be looked at and kissed and at the same time, your man does not have to be concerned about any arms on him.
  •   Cuddling while facing each other
This is a very comfortable position but can be dreadful if one of you suffers from oral hygiene. However, if you are confident enough you can get into this position and wrap your arms around each other. Do not get too close near your heads as the breathing space might get crowded. As you are facing each other, tangle your legs together crossing each other.  You can look at each other in this position, talk and even smile and kiss.
  •  Let him use your lap as a pillow
Women are the ones that often do this but a man will enjoy it too. While watching a movie or TV, allow your man to lie on your thighs. As he is there, rub his scalp lovingly and slowly and don’t forget the behind the ears. It has been said that men’s ears are super-sensitive and boom! You got your score them. If you need the same to be done to you, just ask him. Which man can refuse a woman lying on his crotch?

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