Cuddles and kisses the natural readily available medicines with underrated clinical outcomes.

💕That feeling when you come back from a stressful work and welcomed home with smooches by your spouse.

💕The moment you bump into a friend you have not seen for years and hugs him/her passionately.

💕Smiles and happiness that engulfs you when your little one come for cuddles.

💕 The simultaneous relief of pain when a sick loved one is cuddled or kissed.

Stay toned and read down to find out 8 ways in which cuddling and kissing can enhance your general wellbeing:

1 Treat Insomnia (Sleeplessness):

Oxytocin is the magic hormone, because of its calming effects. But some people wake up often if they fall asleep in a cuddling or “spooning” position. That’s OK. You can get a lot out of it in the 10 minutes or so before you go to sleep at night. Furthermore, this explains why some men fall asleep immediately after sexual intercourse.

2 Hugs/Kisses can improve mood:

Oxytocin is a chemical in our bodies that scientists sometimes call the “cuddle hormone.” This is because its levels rise when we hug, touch, or sit close to someone else. Oxytocin is associated with happiness and less stress.

Scientists have found that this hormone has a strong effect in women. Oxytocin causes a reduction in blood pressure and of the stress hormone norepinephrine.

One study found that the positive benefits of oxytocin were strongest in women who had better relationships and more frequent hugs with their romantic partner. Women also saw positive effects of oxytocin when they held their infants closely.

3 Ease Stress: When you cuddle with someone you care about, your body releases a hormone called oxytocin that calms you and makes you more likely to deal better with stress. For example, you might laugh, distract yourself, or try to solve a problem. It also can lower your blood pressure and lower levels of the “stress hormone” cortisol, which also can help. 

4 May Help Your Heart: It’s good for your ticker if your blood pressure’s lower and your stress levels are down. Scientists say it’s clearer that women get this benefit from cuddling, but it seems to be true for both sexes.

5 Relieves Pain: A good cuddle may give you more than just moral support after an injury. The oxytocin it releases can help block pain signals. It works so well that doctors are trying to figure out how to treat people with a lab-made form of it.

6 Fight Colds:

Hugs from people you trust may protect you against this common virus, especially if you’re under a lot of stress. And if you’re already sick, more cuddling might keep your symptoms from getting worse.

7 Improves infant health:

Parents who cuddle with their babies, especially skin-to-skin, feel closer to them and are more tuned in to their needs. Research shows that dads are likely to get more involved, and moms may not feel stressed or sad. Babies may cry less, sleep better, and breastfeed sooner. 

8 Fulfilled Marriage :

Oxytocin is sometimes called the “love hormone” -- you often have more of it in your blood if you hug your partner a lot. Couples who cuddle and kiss amorously tend to be happier, healthier, and less stressed.

I know you would be wondering how hugs would be the maximum or minimum daily intake:

4 hugs a day for survival

8 hugs a day for maintenance.

12 hugs a day for growth...Family therapist Virginia Satir