9 hugging positions and what they say about your relationship

According to several experts, the position you adopt for cuddling could say a lot about your relationship. Here are 9 types of hugs and what they say about your romantic relationship.

The body language reveals a great deal about the intentions and true personality of an individual. Thus, the tone of our voice, but also our gestures and the way we position ourselves sometimes say a lot more than words. And the way couples cuddle could be indicative of the closeness and intimacy of their relationship.

Mindbodygreen website unveils 9 cuddle positions and what they say about you and your partner.

Together

You sit or stand side by side, glued to each other, hand in hand. This position is both innocent and intimate. According to Kassandra Brown, a romantic relationship coach interviewed by MBG, this hug is ideal at the start of a relationship, because it "offers closeness with the possibility of creating more space, without making a big deal out of it." In other words, it's as easy to hold your hand as it is to let go.

Sitting next to each other facing each other

You sit side by side and you watch. You can also put your arms around your partner's shoulder, or put your head against his. “This position creates a sense of stability and connection between partners,” says Shayla Tumbling, a sexuality and emotional capacity building coach. "It can be at the same time comforting, reassuring and intimate while leaving room for a certain independence".

The hug sitting side by side from the back

This seated embrace makes cuddling more comfortable and longer lasting than standing. In addition, it helps avoid size differences and thus puts you on an equal footing in your relationship.

Lying with your head on his knees

You are sitting on the sofa or on your bed, and your partner is lying down with their head on your lap. You stroke her face or her hair. The reassuring caress of the hand on the hair can provide a feeling of deep comfort, which can lead to an increased sense of connection, explains Shayla Tumbling. “This position can create a feeling of comfort, relaxation and security,” she told the media.

The "lounge chair position"

Sitting with your back to the wall, legs slightly V-shaped, your partner sits between your legs and leans against your chest. "This position can allow the partner lying down (the one who leans back) to feel supported, cared for and wanted", explains the expert. At the same time, it can allow the receiving partner to feel confident in providing support. “It's a position that can heighten feelings of connection and vulnerability on many levels,” she says.

The cuddly position of the spoon

Both partners are lying on their side, facing the same direction. This classic of cuddles and sex allows one to feel protected and the other to feel safe. The position of the spoon is one of the most romantic because it gives you a feeling of unity and comfort.

The half-spoon hug

One partner is lying on her back, and the other on her side. The partner on the side places his / her head in the crook of his / her partner's arm. Lying in the crook of your partner's arm reveals the intimacy of your relationship. “You are rocked and held by someone, which can help foster feelings of love and closeness,” analyzes Gigi Engle, sex therapist.

The head resting on the chest

You are lying next to each other and one partner leans their head on the other's chest. “This position can increase smoothness and connection between partners,” Tumbling tells the mindbodygreen site. “When we lean on our partner's chest, listen to their breathing and feel their heart pounding, we can remember the sacredness of our humanity,” she explains.

The Yin-Yang position

Your heads are resting on each other's legs, you are in a kind of cuddly 69 position! Still according to the expert, this type of hug creates the feeling of giving and receiving for each partner. “This can be beneficial for couples who want to increase their intimacy or reconnect,” she adds.