Cuddling
Cuddling is a related form of physical intimacy in which two people hold one another with each person's arms wrapped around the other's body. Similar to hugging, cuddling is a more affectionate and intimate embrace, normally done for a longer period of time. In contrast to hugging, which can often be a nonverbal greeting or parting tradition, cuddling is usually shared between two people who are lying down together or sitting somewhere in an intimate manner. Like hugging, cuddling makes the body release oxytocin. This has a variety of effects.
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“Unless your baby becomes uncomfortable and tries to push away, don’t worry that you’re cuddling too much. That way, when she reaches adolescence and goes through a normal period of being terribly embarrassed even to be seen with you in public, you’ll have some memories to tide you over until she comes around again.”
—Lawrence Kutner (20th century)