I think they’re intimate in different ways. In one instance, you’re giving your body to another person. That can take a lot of trust, especially when you factor in all the things that can “go wrong” with sex. Some people give themselves loosely, however. (not criticising, calm down) If a man hooks up with 20 women within a month, does he love each of them? Does he have an intimate relationship with each of them? Or even one? I’m guessing no.
Cuddling is intimate because you’re trusting your cuddle buddy not to harm you, but to just lay with you and maybe fall asleep. You’re leaving major points if your body open and vulnerable (take the neck for example) and you’re trusting your partner not to hurt you (choke you out or something I don't know). As humans, we have reflexes and a lot of time we have our guards up. Cuddling takes your guard down. But, how intimate is it for the girl that would cuddle with anyone, anytime? Is she still making the same connections and building up the same level of trust with every person. I’d guessing no.
All this to say, I think though both acts are different, they’re equally intimate in their own right. Where they lose this intimacy is when a person does them to an extreme.
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Anything that is easy to get ahold of is not worth much. It’s easy to have sex with many but not that easy to find someone you want to lay up with and you feel at ease in their arms. I say this to say, an emotional connection is stronger than a sexual connection. If you have an emotional connection and sexual connection with someone first then you’ll cherish the smallest intimate moments such as cuddling. As much as you may want to meet both of you guys needs sexually there comes a time when chemistry has to be in the equation to test if there is actually genuine feelings beyond the physical aspect of the relationship or with the dating partner.
Not much men will cuddle with women. Through cuddling you can tell a whole lot as long as you’re not looking too deep into what’s occurring. Where is his hands when you guys are cuddling, is he enjoying the company, and what is his body language, is he quick to push you off or want to get off immediately. It’s the little things.
Now if the emotional connection is there with cuddling. Once the sex come into play then it’ll make the bond even strong. It’s a crawl before
you walk process.
Cuddling is indeed way more intimate than sex.
To be blunt, sex could range from a quick thrust in, to a long passionate affair, but to be frank most times it's often quick, and a seeking of a release.
I love sex, but I much prefer a cuddle, because i know that will last longer than most sex sessions, and to be frank, sex usually comes at some point anyway, but the cuddling is more long lasting and meaningful.
As a man during sex, sure you get inside the woman.. and that's as close as you can be.. but cuddling, you could spend weeks skin on skin, barely a centimetre away from each other.. and I feel that makes you closer.
u I would never compare the two, because they are different things, different feelings. My idea of making love is that it concludes with going to sleep spooned together or be on my back and her head on my shoulder and my arms around her. It's a wonderful, peaceful feeling!
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Cuddling is really intimate to me, makes me feel really secure, and makes me drawn to you the more
I wouldn’t call cuddling more ‘intimate’ than sex. Equally, I would not call it less intimate than sex either. “Touch” is a large component to an emotional connection so both are important. However where ‘cuddling’ has the edge over sec is that is can be done beyond the bedroom and can continue in public which does give it a greater level of emotional importance as it conveys the message of emotional support regardless of where the two may be. It even conveys it to those who see them cuddled up towards one another to the point where the occasional strangers will approach them and express things like they are a cute couple or whatever.
Anyway, I get what you mean and I agree with where your mind is, I just don’t consider one more intimate over the other is all. I do get what you are trying to say.
They’re different type of intimacy so they can’t really be compared. You said it yourself, cuddling makes you feel “protected and loved”. Sex doesn’t necessarily make me feel that way but rather “there’s only so much closure we can get without getting physical, so come and take my soul”.. more like I love you, let’s connect on a deeper level. Now I’ve cuddled with male friends and I’ve felt protected and taken care of but I wouldn’t have sex with them.. so I think it’s safe to say that for me personally sex is more intimate.
Sex can be pretty short sometimes so a good cuddle that lasts all day can be electric and feel just amazing. But the key here, is consistent cuddle commitment 😂 you cuddle for so long that you fall asleep on each other and that is an amazing days worth of cuddling that can be better than sex
Probably the same. if you both are in love with each other , if I am in love with a girl I want her in my arms to make her feel safe and protected and if she was in love with me she should want to be in my arms , usually that’s a sign that you both are really into each other and love one another , it’s a red flag if you are with someone that doesn’t want to cuddle with you , and their excuse is they just aren’t a touchy Feely person, to me that’s just a warning sign that your partner isn’t that into you Don’t be fooled by someone that says that , usually they are planning to be in someone else’s arms
Not necessarily. Cuddling feels more intimate when there are feelings for me. The feeling/senses during sex does not really change if I have feelings or not. So if my partner is just a fuck buddy I care about, then sex and cuddling are two types of way to gain physical pleasure with similar levels of intimacy.
Cuddling often leads to physical intimacy, but cuddling after making love is important, too. In fact, there are a bunch of reasons why cuddling can actually be more intimate than making love itself.
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Very true. Because of how often it's misused, sex has gotten a bad rap. Real love is often expressed in these gentle, tender moments. Not in raw, violent acts of passion. Alas, the latter is what gets more screen time. Because the depraved corners of the human heart have an insatiable appetite for every kind of violence.
Cuddling is truly more intimate than sex, as the focus is on the connection rather than the release. People often take sex to extremes, whereas subtleties allow for a deeper connection. People are more likely to pay attention to how their words or actions impact their partner when cuddling.
I think cuddling is an important part of a relationship. I do believe cuddling is imperative to a connection between two people who are in an intimate relationship. In a way I think cuddling is more important than sex when making a strong lasting connection. And is more intimate than sex can be but not always.
I like cuddling with a special someone too. Maybe not all night but during those intimate moments. It's a feeling of being wanted and no one else matters. Sometimes it leads to sex and other times it's just a great expression of loving and caring. Some days I'd prefer it over sex. I miss it that's for sure
Yes, when I am really feeling things for her, and want to be exclusive, that is amazing!
Cuddling is just on the couch, and close, maybe eating, or watching a movie. Snuggling is in bed, and totally wrapped around her, with thick, warm blankets, and loving how she feels and how wonderful she smells!
It can be, very much so. There's nothing quite like the embrace of your beloved standing or laying there, melting into each other's souls as you transcend time and space. It is in that quiet moment where all the struggles, all the pain, all the worry from everyday life ceases to exist. This is my quiet place where I long to be...
"Sex" is very polisemic, it can have countless meanings and interpretations...
If you are asking that cuddling CAN be more intimate than sex, I would say that depends on the sex.
I have held friends and loved ones in my arms on good and bad times in ways that are infinitely more intimate than a (insert your idea of a random intercourse act here).
It's not either/or! Do it all, I say...
Cuddling can be intimate but sex is more intimate. While you feel a closeness and comfort from cuddling, sex can bring out a more emotional response and a feeling of oneness. When you have penetration and are inside some you have feelings for and you’re both putting effort and passion into it, I think you connect on a deeper level. Great question.
Not for me but it is equally as intimate and important as sex. If a woman doesn't cuddle, I don't care how attractive or how much sex she gives me, I'm not going to date her. Cuddling is mandatory (my ex was convinced I loved cuddling more then sex (and we had a lot of sex so that is saying a lot).
Sometimes yes, but not always. Depends on a lot of different context like, where are we at? What kind of emotional state are we in? Did we have sex before? Are we just watching a movie?
In a lot of ways cuddling can be way more intimate than sex, but sex still to me ends up being slightly more intimate.
yes.
cuddling comes first before sex.
it is cuddling that makes a sex romantic, passionate, and enjoyable.
Yes. It's a PURE emotion than a lusty sex. It's the way to show how important that person means to you and how you wanna be embraced by their warmth and loving arms. For a moment your world is there within their embrace and you want nothing more. :)
It's different type of intimacy. For me it's something deeper, something that is more connected with intuition. Partner who doesn't trust you will never remain in body contact with you over entire night.
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