Why do male cats cuddle each other, but (straight) male humans don't?

[mistixs]

I've had 2 bonded pairs of male cats who cuddled each other. I was wondering why human men aren't so physically affectionate with one another. Is it just fear of being seen as gay?

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Biology

Societal norms

Both

Other

I have no idea

A total of 75 votes were cast: 23 girls and 52 guys. See detailed results

[NamerOfStars]

Here's something you probably don't hear very often: you wouldn't be asking if you were immortal. The current social proscription against platonic touch between men is a relatively recent thing; it's not hard at all to find early black and white pictures of men holding hands and hugging and so forth. Were they gay? Some of them, probably. But it was mostly just a sign of their love for one another.

There is a line of thinking, most commonly held among the religious, that the world used to be a uniformly better place, and that we're now awash in decadence and sin. There's another line of thinking, most commonly held among the young, that the world used to be a uniformly worse place, and that we're now awash in egalitarianism and honesty. A more thorough examination of history shows that it's not that simple. Things come and go, rise and fall, and it almost seems random at times. We live in an era that's far more accepting of homosexuality, in particular male homosexuality, but the fear of being seen that way is often stronger than it was in times and places where it carried a death sentence.

[Anpu23]

Have you ever seen two guys at a sports arena hug each other spontaneously? Clap each other on the back for a job well done? Etc.
Guys are physically affectionate with each other also a lot of horseplay is male bonding. But as it's so common that we generally miss it for what it is. No, two guys won't cuddle up next to each other, but they will lounge together on a couch watching the game. Nudge each other to get their attention. Work shoulder to shoulder under the hood of a car. Even teach by grabbing the others hand and directing it. Especially when women are not around guys are quite touchy (a woman changes the dynamic).
A lot of women seem to think that guys are in constant competition with each other. They are not, and often the competition comes out when a woman is present.

[AshViper]

Contrary to popular belief cats are social creatures. It's one reason why people who have one cat may find that that cat is "problematic" or prone to "bad habits". Whereas as cats are territorial too many felines in a household likewise causes trouble.

Many bonded cats bonded when they were young and like how people have BFFs that is the cat's version. Other bonded cats bond as an adult and kitten and like how people always have that one older person they look up to this is the cat's version.

Has nothing to do with something as silly as homosexuality. When male animals "mate" other males it's a dominance thing not a sexual thing.

[Aurora1010]

It depends on the culture. In some cultures guys greet eachother with a kiss on the cheek. In some cultures affectionate words between male friends like "my love" are more common. And none of it is even thought of as gay or has any romantic intention. Although "cuddling" is another thing, which I'm sure wouldn't be common among guys, so it's true.
It's a good question, and I voted for societal norms it is the biggest reason.

[Leavesbound]

Yes that's pretty much it because young boys are often very affectionate with each other then they go to school and their classmates explain to them that being gay is bad and being affectionate with other boys is gay so they don't want anyone to think they are bad so they stop being affectionate with each other. When I was 7 I used to cuddle my best friend then someone told him that was gay and he didn't want to any more.

[TheSpaceGnome]

Because cats are cute as adults, and are not sexually dimorphic in appearance outside the genitals.

People tend to cuddle a spouse or their child, not really anyone else.

Adult cats look very similar to kittens in structure, and male cats look very similar to female cats in structure.

[Anonymous]

I wonder how many human female friends cuddle each other? Male cats cuddle cause that's just the way they feel and are animals, as far as Human Males cuddling if your Straight then that stuff doesn't happen but if your Human Male, and Gay then I imagine it happens?

[NathanDavis]

Cats also lick each other to show their bond, that doesn't meen humans have to start to do that as well, and for what? to prove that "you're not afraid to look gay" lol

[boggboss]

When broken down to its most basic form most likely social norms although its somthing im totally happy with i see no reason why I would want to cuddle a guy friend

[OlderAndWiser]

Male cats also piss all over creation to mark their territory, and attack newborn kittens. All things feline are not admirable.

[Joseph69]

Male cats sleep all day then go out at night, fight with other tomcats, and try their luck with the female cats. You are right, we should be more like tomcats.

[Astayuno]

As a man I feel yuck to even imagine hugging other man. There is nothing much to say regarding it

[andreasderjuengere]

Cats don't drink beer; or go to soccer games with friends.
Each species cuddles in its own ways :)

[BlacklightShade]

They're not cuddling. They're spotting each other at the gym.

[AlexanderAnttila]

Two male cats cuddling is practically the equivalent of a good hug, which is common with good male friends.

[Redstang88]

Just pointing out the obvious, but we’re different species...

[mistixs]

Doesn't mean men can't show each other physical affection

[Mangospacho]

Cuddling is a form of human intimacy, though. It most likely means something completely different for cats. If the male cats are both neutered then it might also have something to do with it.

[Jamie05rhs]

I think humans just aren't as touchy-feely as animals are. It might have something to do with our advanced verbal languages.

[mistixs]

That makes sense

[Jamie05rhs]

Thanks!

[Anonymous]

Well you have two questions they’re actually and I was wondering if those cats are from the same litter so they may be brothers and animals don’t care but with humans brothers do hug but it’s because of society that men don’t do that

[007kingifrit]

the scent glands of a cat's face show dominance and mark property. its little a snuggle for dominance between cats

[EaterPeter]

Humans are silly. In eastern culture it is common to hug guy fruends and relatives on special occasions.

[Anonymous]

lmfao pls don't tell me u think of cats as equal to human

[Wise4myage]

D. Male cats are capable of giving unconditional love and they have no concept of what cuddling is.

[Wiredone]

Animals treat each other better than humans do. They don't see things as gay or lesbian.

[msc545]

Animals treated each other much better than humans do

[Aiko_E_Lara]

Because cats aren't predators. Humans are. FYI, male lions tear each other apart.

[Joshua0213]

I mean men hug each other a lot, just not in front of girls lol.

[Anonymous]

Those male cats might have been castrated before puberty

[kkirk4442]

Probably because they are cats, and we are humans.

[1stranger]

Hmm.. It could be something instinctive in cats...

[COMMODOREII]

Because animals are more humane.

[blondfrog]

Culture and testosterone.

[Redxdevil]

We have man hugs sometimes 🤗 🤣🤣

[JamieLoves]

Cause we can think and it’s gross

[pokerbot]

Probably because you had them fixed.

[legalboxers]

cats lives matter!

[krin_m]

I never thought about it or noticed it TBH!

[jaybee281]

Male cats are gay

[Yellovv]

Human and animal is different...

[Apope16]

We are not cats!🤣

[anylolone]

Female jealousy.

[7771999]

Who said we don't?