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The Science of Mummy's Cuddle

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Updated: May 6, 2024

As someone who cuddles for a living, I can tell you firsthand that there's nothing quite like a good cuddle to lift your mood and make you feel connected. It's always been clear to me that cuddling brings a lot of joy and comfort. But lately, I've been curious about what exactly happens during those cozy moments that makes us feel so good.


It turns out, there's a clear scientific explanation behind the warmth and comfort we feel, and it's all about the chemistry in our bodies. Our skin is our bridge to the world, feeling everything around us, and when we touch someone in a warm, gentle way, it sets off a beautiful chain reaction inside us.


During a cuddle, our bodies release oxytocin, a hormone that does wonders for our hearts and helps us feel connected and close to others. At the same time, cuddling also reduces cortisol, the stress hormone, helping us calm down and relax. And then there's dopamine, the 'pleasure hormone,' that sweeps through us, bringing that lovely glow of happiness.


So, each time we cuddle, we're not just enjoying a simple hug; we're engaging in a profound exchange that nurtures our hearts, calms our minds, and delights our souls.

How can this affect your health?


  • It will make you sleep better. There are studies that have shown that an intake of oxytocin makes the quality of the sleep so much better.

  • Physical touch can help you stop comfort eating. You have pleasure already! so you don´t need so much to eat for pleasure.

  • You can strengthen your immune system with a release of oxytocin, as there are regulatory cells in your gut that are responsible for keeping your immune system in balance, and they are boosted with the oxytocin release. It can increase the production of hormones that help fight an infection.

  • Pain relief. Cuddling can give you the oxytocin boost that will decrease your pain levels. Give it a go.

  • You can reduce your anxiety by cuddling. I´m sure you have experience this very clearly.

  • Oxytocin reduces your stress, your anxiety and helps calming you down and lowering your blood pressure. All of these are risk factors for heart disease.


So don´t wait. Or if you are living alone and in lockdown, sort out your support cuddly bubble, or time to make your contacts so you will be cuddling soon!


Stay safe all of you,


Mummy





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