Cuddling benefits don’t just come from romantic relationships, either. You’ll find boosts to your health and relationships from cuddling up next to your family and friends, too!
Serotonin is one of our “happy chemicals” and cuddling helps to increase serotonin levels in our brains, relieving anxiety and giving us a natural mood boost.
Oxytocin is released in the body by touch and is often referred to as the “love hormone” because it helps to inspire all those warm and fuzzy feelings we have towards each other.