Not much can compare to the flood of positive feelings that overcome you when caught in the deep embrace of a loved one. When we cuddle up with someone close to us, our body releases oxytocin, a happy hormone that helps us form connections with others, makes us feel good, and offers a heavy heaping of other positive effects on both body and mind.
Obtain a double dose of love by combining your next cuddle session with a weighted blanket, as these specially designed blankets create and further the sensation of feeling hugged. Weighted blankets were initially designed and used for those with sensory disorders, as the weight of the blanket stimulated deep touch pressure, which in turn created a chemical reaction in the brain- much like a hug triggers, flooding the body with a feel-good sensation.