I'm not sure if I'd say cuddling is more intimate than sex. They're on a pretty similar level, though in very different ways.
I love both almost equally. I love sex, but I love spending lots of time just cuddling too. Turns out, I can't have one without the other, too. If my boyfriend and I cuddle for too long without having sex, we both get a bit frustrated. If we have just sex over a couple of days without much cuddling or things that would focus more on the 'emotional bonding' aspect, I'll also get a bit frustrated.
When my guy friend cuddles with me I feel so good that can't even describe. I was nervous over something and he started to cuddle with me to comfort me and I forgot what I was worried about. It feels like you are at home. That's the best feeling ever and plus very intimate cause you never cuddle with someone if you are not emotionally close to them.
Sex doesn't always mean emotional closeness, though I can't imagine what can be more intimate than sex with someone who you really love.
I thought so too but honestly sex with my boyfriend turned out to be way more intimate. I guess it's how someone makes love to you. But cuddling is obviously special too. But you can't beat intimate romantic sex in my opinion. There's nothing comparible.
I feel like it depends, to me sex is an extension of cuddling, so I can't have one night stands because it feels like cuddling +1, but it depends on the context, if I'm with someone I'm sexually active with a cuddle may lead to sex as an expression of intimacy, alternatively it might spawn out of nowhere and just become an expression of excitement, but I need to have already had sex with someone before to feel comfortable with it (yeah, first times really suck, in the early days with my last sexual partner I cried)
Id say if your strictly talking about two people in a relationship. They are both on the same level. Maybe cuddling more in the beginning is a bit more intimate as you two begin to become more comfortable with each other. But once your fucking each other brains out and you know that he or she is the person who you want to spend your time with than sex is just as intimate.
Cuddling also leads and end with sex lol. So its really up in the air as well.
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What's Your Opinion? Sign Up Now!I think it depends on the situation and that there's no one right answer for all time and all circumstances, so I voted other.
Cuddling is more intimate than sex, because of the expectations!! Sex is sex! Most just do it, and it is over in a few minutes, and isn't what it SHOULD be!!
Cuddling, is the closest intimacy, face to face, being together, for sometimes hours! When you are close enough that you can feel the other's heart beat, and kissing, that's WAY more intimate!
What if it's a cuddle-fuck?
@LeeOswald63 I guess the best of both worlds. Not like am saying NO to sex, i just find cuddling more intimate.
Who the hell has only a few minutes of hot sex? Sounds like you're not having enough foreplay.
I think sex and cuddling can BOTH be intimate at the same time. Sex is more physical and emotional but for me it's usually intimate because at that moment you're connected to this person physically. Don't get me wrong, cuddling is even more amazing, but some people dislike it. I can cuddle for hours!
I see why ti could be, better connection with the affection.
I voted B) because if everything is great and all then A) leads to B)
It all depends on the couple and who you are with
I picked B but I take that back. You can fuck anyone but when you're done you can't always cuddle. So, cuddling in more intimate.
Sex is more intimate than cuddling.
I'd genuinely pay for a cuddle sooner than I would pay for sex. For me though, when I can't have sex for physical reasons. I find cuddling a good substitute. And I can never have sex and not cuddle either!
Cuddling is more intimate than sex because cuddling leads to sex. Sounds weird, but think about it. Cuddling leads to sex, but sex leads to what? Orgasming? It's progressive with cuddling. With sex, once you orgasm, your bits have to reload so there's a grace period of nothingness. And you aren't turned on either
No. Lol sex is. Cuddling you can do with anyone. Having a guy inside you is about as intimate as it gets in my opinion.
So true
How the fuck is sex not more intimate?
It's a lot more fun to have sex and then go to sleep.
I love cuddling.
Yes, it is. I cuddled once and it was hotter than fucking.
Sex is like two humans connecting in body and mind, much more powerful
Both are very intimate so I understand how you feel but for me I would like spooning a little more
Sex isn't the most intimate thing you can do with a person
Sounds like you need to try passionate soft sex. A snugglefuck if you will...
Yes I love cuddling :)
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