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Does touching your breast feel good?

Stimulating, caressing or simply holding breasts sends nerve signals to the brain, which trigger the release of the 'cuddle hormone' called oxytocin, a neurochemical secreted by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland in the brain.

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Anyone who has or has had breasts will know this feeling — of sneaking a hand underneath their shirt to cup one or both breasts, not for sexual stimulation or breastfeeding, but just to feel the warmth and softness of breast tissue for one simple, pure purpose — relaxation.

Under Covid19 lockdown, we’re all roaming around in isolation, bra-less, and in severe need of comfort. And so, isolation forces us to consider: why are boob cuddles such a universal phenomenon, and why do they feel so good?

Stimulating, caressing or simply holding breasts sends nerve signals to the brain, which trigger the release of the ‘cuddle hormone’ called oxytocin, a neurochemical secreted by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland in the brain. Oxytocin fosters social bonding and comfort, as seen between mothers and infants during breastfeeding, or partners during sexual intimacy — both of which involve breast stimulation and caressing that triggers the hormone. A similar thing happens during self-snuggling, or boob cuddling, which leads to the release of the feel-good hormone, increasing positive emotions, warmth and comfort, clinical psychologist Meghan Jablonski, tells Cosmopolitan.

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Research also shows humans are drawn to body warmth — both their own and of others — as it increases the feeling of psychological warmth, of trust and joy. The ever-presence of breasts, the curvature of which perfectly fits the contours of a relaxed palm, and their proximity to the comforting, regular thumping of a heart, makes breasts the go-to place for some R&R. Most of what we know of breast-touching and its role in interpersonal relationships can be extrapolated to our own interactions with our breasts, a practice all-the-more necessary under lockdown, when most of us are trying to find some semblance of comfort in mandatory self-reliance. Now, with the freedom of work-from-home, and the glory of a bra-less existence, boob cuddles have never been more accessible. We’ve earned it.

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Because new research from the U.K. shows that the perfect amount of time to stare at someone is about 3.3 seconds. Any longer or shorter and you'll creep them out, the study suggests.

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Whether you’re checking out a beautiful woman or glancing at the new guy at work, count to three in your head and then look away. Why? Because new research from the U.K. shows that the perfect amount of time to stare at someone is about 3.3 seconds. Any longer or shorter and you’ll creep them out, the study suggests. Related: The Men’s Health Better Man Project—2,000+ Quick Tricks For Living Your Healthiest Life

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In the study, almost 500 people sat close to a screen displaying different clips of actors staring at them. On average, participants reported feeling uncomfortable when the actor’s gaze exceeded or stopped short of 3.3 seconds. This isn’t a physiological response, but rather, an unwritten social norm. “People learn and conform to a social standard that establishes how long the mutual gaze should last,” says Nicola Binetti, Ph.D., of University College London. Humans decided that around 3 seconds seemed like the right amount of time to stare and ran with it, much like we inherently know how firm our grasp should be when giving a handshake, Binetti says.

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But say you really like what you see, and you want to keep subtly staring without getting slapped. In that case, position yourself diagonally from the recipient of your stares, says body language expert Marc Salem, the author of The Six Keys to Unlock and Empower Your Mind. People interpret side glances as less invasive than straight-on stares, he says. And when you’re talking to someone, keep your eyes on the bridge of their nose, says Salem. This will seem less intrusive than if you were to stare right into their eyes.

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