Your boyfriend likely enjoys skin-to-skin contact for a combination of physical and emotional reasons.
Physical Reasons:
- Sensory Pleasure: The warmth and texture of another person's skin can be inherently pleasurable. As noted in a Quora response, the simple warmth of another's touch can be psychologically stimulating and exciting. (https://www.quora.com/If-it-s-just-skin-to-skin-contact-why-does-it-feel-so-good-when-someone-else-touches-you-but-not-when-you-touch-yourself)
Emotional Reasons:
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Oxytocin Release: Skin-to-skin contact triggers the release of oxytocin, often called the "love hormone." Oxytocin fosters feelings of bonding, trust, relaxation, and intimacy. It also helps reduce stress and anxiety. ([Oxytocin: The Love Hormone](Reference Source))
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Intimacy and Connection: Physical closeness like cuddling or hugging strengthens emotional bonds and communicates affection. A Quora answer highlights this, noting that such actions are a way of showing affection. (https://www.quora.com/My-boyfriend-often-hugs-me-and-nuzzles-his-face-on-my-chest-and-lifts-up-my-shirt-and-says-I-am-soft-and-smell-so-good-Why-does-he-act-like-a-child-while-doing-it)
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Comfort and Security: For some, skin-to-skin contact provides a sense of comfort, security, and emotional reassurance. A blog post about skin-to-skin contact highlights its ability to create feelings of comfort and security. (https://rosieweldon.com/sleepingcontact/)
It's important to remember that individual preferences vary. While many find skin-to-skin contact pleasurable, some do not. This is perfectly normal.
