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Blotting with your partner could be a winner-win for your health.
The hugs of the night promote a safer attachment between partners and lowers stress levelsAccording to a new study published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationship.
Researchers from the University of Auburn examined the data of 143 heterosexual couples of “bed sharing”, analyzing the associations between physical proximity at the start of sleep, perceived stress, insecurity of attachment and sleep disorders.
Factors including diurnal sleepiness, income, age, duration of the relationshipSleep diagnoses and if children or pets sleep in the bed have also been taken into account.
The results revealed that couples who assumed a physically closer position during their sleep were indirectly linked to “a lower torque attachment” (when they find it difficult to connect emotionally) and lower stress.
The cuddly couples are less stressed and safer, according to a new study. (istock)
The researchers found no “significant” association between physical proximity at the start of sleep and the chances of sleep disturbances.
Although stress has proven to be lower in hugs, research revealed that hugs did not increase the quality of sleep.
The researchers concluded that physical proximity at the start of sleep “could be a promising and conducive avenue to improve physiological well-being. “”
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Sleep expert Wendy Troxel, PHD – A specialist in senior Range Corporation and clinical psychologist approved in UTAH – shared with Fox News Digital How these results highlight the “vital role” that shares time and physical play in emotional well -being.
Troxel, author of the book “Sharing of covers: Guide of each couple to sleep better”, commented the “interesting” conclusion that the hugs did not influence the quality of sleep.
A sleep expert says: “The simple act of cuddling before sleep probably triggers powerful psychological and physiological responses.” (istock)
“This suggests that it is the moments spent together before falling asleep – not necessarily sharing all night – which have the greatest positive effect on a relationship,” said the expert, who was not involved in the study.
“The simple fact of cuddling before sleep probably triggers powerful psychological and physiological responses, such as the increase in emotional security and the release of oxytocin -” the bond hormone “associated with intimacy.
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These effects help reduce stress and deepen the connection, which hugs before sleeping a “significant ritual for emotional health,” said Troodel.
“Whether you and your partner sleep together or do not move the hug before going to bed,” she advised. “Even brief moments of proximity can improve your relationship and overall well-being. “”
Although the study has revealed that most couples sleep in the same position as their partner, 36.3% said they did not touch or cuddle at night.
Although the study has revealed that most couples sleep in the same position as their partner, 36.3% said they did not touch or cuddle at night. (istock)
Those who made Touch said they slept on the back (19.6%), having a certain contact, such as touching a arm or leg (23.1%), a spoon (13.3%), an interlacing (4.2%) and an face -to -face sleep (3.5%).
The co-author of the Josh R. Novak study, PHD, Associate Professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Sciences at the University of Auburn, confirmed in a declaration to Fox News Digital that couples closer physically are, the more the feelings of “relational security” were present due to lower stress.
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“Sleep is one of the most important ways to manage our physical, relational and mental health,” said the researcher.
“Research has supported that sleep and functioning of relationships are bidirectional and cyclical – which means that bad sleep can have a negative impact on your relationship, and a difficult relationship can lead to Worse sleep. “”
“Sleep is one of the most important ways to manage our physical, relational and mental health.”
Novak added that non -sexual physical affection has generally been deemed “critical” for relationships, but there seems to be more “emotional and relational advantage” when there is complete contact.
“My study suggests that hugs with a partner can be both a barometer of the way a relationship and a way to maintain or repair a relationship takes place, as well as lower stress levels,” he said.
Cuddles with a partner can test the strength of a relationship and help repair it, suggested the main study of the study. (istock)
The researchers have not studied how long has been spent in a hug position, leaving Novak as “skeptical” to know if it leads to sleep disorders.
“What is happening most often is that hugs only occur until the two partners fall asleep, but there could be some who are hugging throughout the night,” he said.
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“My intuition is that most use hugs to induce drowsiness and the feeling of safety and reduce Stress and anxietyAnd that thereafter, either their body temperature increases too much, or there is discomfort and the need to move becomes necessary. “”
Novak has encouraged couples to cuddle if stress levels are high, because it is a non -verbal way to feel “safe and safety”.
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“Although research must justify this more, it could also mean that, in the face of conflicts during the day which is not resolved or repaired … Cuddles could be a way to start this process and move to repair,” he added.