About me
So, Why Adopt A Cuddle Buddy?
Cuddling is a soothing, and therapeutic activity. It releases a hormone secreted by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland called "oxytocin". Also known as the "cuddle hormone", oxytocin is a warm and fuzzy hormone that promotes feelings of love, social bonding and well being. It lowers levels of the stress hormone "cortisol" and helps strengthen the immune system. When life gets stressful or anxiety and depression hit hard, sometimes a hug or a good snuggle can calm breathing, ease pain signals and overall help you feel more relaxed.
My Cuddling Style
I'm an affectionate cuddler. I prefer lots of contact and typically don't like to stay in position fro too long. I like spooning, laying face-to-face, tight squishy hugs, playing with hands and hair, intertwining legs and arms, employing gravitiy and giving back rubs and scalp massages. I'm not picky on cuddling activities. Whether it be binging through Netflix series, listening to audiobooks or music, talking with each other or just sitting in silence and enjoying each other's closeness, bonding while cuddling has always proven beneficial to the overall experience. Ideally I'd like a regular to semi-regular cuddle buddy, with a couple of times a month being the ideal minimum.
Behaviour
Please refrain from smoking cigarettes or applying strong perfume/cologne right before our cuddle session, as these scents irritate my sinuses. Sexual behaviour will *not* be tolerated and will result in the immediate termination of our cuddle session. You will be asked to leave, blocked and reported to site administrators.
About the Author
I enjoy writing, scifi, true crime, baking, wuxia, mixology, singin' in the rain, dancing with wolves and other activities based on movies. Except for Die Hard. I don't like the idea of dying, if I'm being honest.
Conclusion
Intimacy does not have to be reserved for monogamous relationships only. Cuddling releases oxytocin, relieves stress and deepens relationships and can help people live a full, rich and affectionate life. If any of what I said strikes your fancy, I would love to hear from you. Tell me a little bit about yourself; from your favourite movies and music to your personal cuddling style. For your safety and mine I would like to meet face to face for coffee before any cuddling takes place. I look forward to embracing each other and embracing the wonders of platonic intimacy.
RESOURCES: For more information on the art of cuddling and skills and techniques to enhance cuddling in your personal life, check out some of my favourite books on the topic!
The Book of Cuddles, Yoni Alkan DHS
The Cuddle Sutra: An Unabashed Celebration of the Ultimate Intimacy, Rob Grader (I have a copy of this book handy if you'd like to try some of the various cuddling positions detailed inside! This is an excellent introduction to growing one's cuddling skills!)
Touch: The Power of Human Connection, Samantha Hess
Touch: The Science of the Hand, Heart and Mind, David J. Linden