Making time to cuddle with your spouse before and after great sex can do wonders for your marriage.
Did you know that your skin is the largest organ on your body? Well it is and because it is you should be using it to benefit your marriage.
When your skin is in contact with your spouse’s skin through cuddling you will connect at a deeper level. This could be emotionally, spiritually, or physically.
Cuddling releases the hormone oxytocin, “the feel-good hormone”, which can lead to overall happiness.
It also releases endorphins, which are the same hormones that are released during a good workout.
Get ready because it’s time to enjoy cuddling with your spouse.
6 Benefits of Cuddling With Your Spouse
Improve Communication
Non-verbal communication makes up 93% of how you and your spouse interact with each other. By cuddling together there’s talk without the words.
Reduces Blood Pressure & Stress
The act of cuddling increase oxytocin “the feel-good” hormone”, which in turn reduces the risk of heart disease and stress levels. This can lower the chance of headaches and other ailments.
Sleep Better
Making time to cuddle with your spouse will help you sleep better. Recent studies have shown that cuddling may lower levels of Cortisol, which is released in response to stress. Less Cortisol in your body means better sleep for you.
Heightened Foreplay
To often you may go for the gusto when it comes to foreplay. Instead strip down and enjoy that skin on skin contact before moving forward. Allow yourself to physically be present in the moment as you bond, build trust, and companionship.
No Distractions
Take back your bedroom! Remember what your bed is intend for. Leave the book, TV, phone, tablet, and other items out of your bedroom. Cuddling helps to focus in on the two of you and not all the other stuff.
Improved Satisfaction
When couples engage in non-sexual touches regularly they are more satisfied in their marriage than those who don’t. (2006 Study by the Berman Center for Women’s Health in Chicago)
It’s now time for you to Cuddle Up in your marriage.
You have a deep desire to feel loved, to be connected at a deeper level.
It’s time to start doing the little things that make up that big thing called LOVE. Best of all cuddling is free!
Curated by Erbe
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