9 Benefits of Hugs You Didn't Know About.
Everyone knows that when you're in a relationship, you love hugs.
And when you're single, we miss it.
But did you know that in addition to all the reasons we love them, hugs can have incredible and positive effects on our health?
Here are the 9 benefits of hugs that you did not know:
1. Hugs produce oxytocin
Kézako? THE'oxytocin is actually a magical hormone that does great things like making you happy or making you feel close to other people.
This hormone is crucial in a hug, as you will see in the following benefits.
2. Hugs boost the immune system
You know when you feel so powerful because you're in love? It's because you make lots of oxytocin, and it makes you feel like nothing can stop you.
As a result, you also produce hormones that fight infections. Too cool the power of love and happiness, right?
3. Hugs Relieve Pain
Same principle, it is oxytocin that acts. When your neck hurts, you massage it to make the pain go away, and that simple touch makes you produce oxytocin.
So imagine what it feels like when you hug!
4. Hugs help strengthen your relationship.
Communication is everything, but people often forget how important contact is. When you come home stressed and tired, without taking the time to sit down with your other half, you create tension.
So instead, take at least 10 minutes for a good big hug. It will be much more relaxing than anything else (thank you oxytocin!) And you will strengthen your relationship.
5. Hugs and more if affinities
Even the simplest of touches can make us produce dopamine, a pheromone that increases sexual desire. So a hug or a massage can go a long way.
And sex has even more power than hugs: it de-distresses, strengthens a relationship, and even makes you play sports.
6. Hugs help women bond
We come back to oxytocin, but in the context of birth and breastfeeding. Because not only does this hormone help bring two people together, but it works even better between a mother and her baby.
For example, it helps to relax the mother so that breastfeeding is easier, or to help her sleep better.
7. Hugs reduce social anxiety
Oxytocin makes you more positive. So if you get to that party where you only know one person and they hug you when they arrive, you're going to feel a lot better, instead of sticking around. Yes Yes.
8. Hugs reduce stress
Just in case it wasn't clear yet. A hug makes us produce oxytocin, a hormone that makes us feel good, and therefore, prevents us from stress.
You will feel closer to people, more open and more relaxed. Your immune system will be even more powerful! No more reason to stress.
9. Hugs reduce the risk of heart disease
Oxytocin strikes again. Less stress also means less tension, and therefore a much lower risk of cardiovascular disease.
The heart is happy and does not struggle with stress; he therefore remains in excellent health for longer.
Bonus: hugs have no definition
A hug doesn't have to be between you and your lover. It also works with friends, or even with your cat.
Eventually, you can even hug yourself! But we are not sure that it works as well.
Your turn...
Have you tried cuddling to relax? Let us know in the comments if it worked for you. We can't wait to hear from you!
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