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a full-body negotiation where the loser of the arm-placement war wins everything.
chemical payoffTriggers oxytocin, the brain's anti-stress hormone.
pain reliefAffectionate touch can dull physical pain measurably.
professional versionPaid cuddle therapists exist and book out fast.
survival rootsPremature babies gain weight faster from skin contact.
sleep sabotageCouples sleep worse together but choose it anyway.