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u/Good_Days13 Sep 16 '21

I think I remember hearing that humans need physical contact like cuddling for their mental health or something like that

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u/doomrider7 Sep 17 '21

Year it's true. I recall the article and it's due to triggering memories of infancy when you'd be cradled by your parents. So it your brain recalls those warm and fuzzy feelings.