Simple Hugging Could Make Your Marriage Rocking

Hugging, touching and stroking have long been known to exude positive effects on relationships.

Now, research shows that ‘touch’ can work like magic to relieve stress, reduce pain and forge everlasting bonds. And, just four hugs a day with your spouse holds the secret to a happy marriage.

Mixed-Sex Hugging Banned In Australian Primary School!
Reports say that an Australian primary school has banned mixed-sex consensual hugging, giving reason: it sets a ‘bad example’ to younger students.

Scientists revealed that women experienced an anesthetic effect with a mere sight of their partner. Further, holding the hand of a loved could reduce pain and have a calming effect during distress.

As part of the study, 25 volunteers who were going steady with their boyfriends for atleast 6 months, were subjected to mild burns, as they viewed photos of their boyfriends. Subjects reported less pain and discomfort when they viewed photos of their boyfriends.

During another test, a reasonably painful heat stimulus was applied to forearms of volunteers. When they held the hand of their partners or viewed their photos, volunteers experienced less pain and discomfort.

Filipinos Urged To Avoid Hugging, Kissing Over Flu Fear
Philippine health authorities have urged people to avoid hugging and kissing at public gatherings due to worries about a possible global pandemic of the deadly swine flu virus.

According to educational Psychologist Dr Ludwig Lowenstein, four hugs a day is the secret to a happy marriage. Exclusive dinner dates with the partner, giving gifts, and romantic walks, also figured as significant factors for a happy marriage.

British Pair Charged With Having Sex on Dubai Beach Deny Wrongdoing
Michelle Palmer, the British woman, charged with having sex on a Dubai beach, has denied said she and her friend were only hugging and kissing. The man said it was not a full intercourse.

Source-Medindia