What works instead of a partner

No one to cuddle with: what you can do as an alternative

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Do you cuddle? You should. The positive effects are far-reaching and the benefits are scientifically proven. So: please cuddle up! Can't because you're single? No problem: we know what you can do instead. Spoiler: Lubricate your voice once in a while.

A comforting hug, a compassionate pat on the arm, a caring hand-hold or an erotic cuddle: they all "heal" us to a certain extent. Of course, because: "Human touch is an existential need of all living beings," explains Michaela Bayerle-Eder, a specialist in internal medicine at MedUni Vienna.