How to Hug Your Boyfriend

Pick the Right Moment

Sometimes people just don’t feel like hugging. Or not really – just keep in mind that anytime someone rejects any expression of intimacy because of low spirits, it may be the surest sign they need it most of all!

This is quite an intimate gesture, but its hidden power is in breaking any barriers that may be between you at the moment. Whenever you are overjoyed with his presence, or, on the other hand, when you feel he might require extra care and motherly touch, don’t hesitate to cuddle him instead of annoying him with kisses which may seem rather aggressive compared to simple but heart-warming caresses.

Choose the Position

You may be surprised, but there is more than one way of how to hug your boyfriend. It all depends on your spatial position and your use of your bodies – you can give him a romantic hug when both of you are standing, sitting, or lying in bed, and any of these methods has its level of closeness.

You can also choose to hug him front-to-front when you both face each other, or – which is more playful in some way – to hug him from behind in a front-to-back way. Each of these positions opens up more intimate opportunities:

• Front-to-front hugging

  This position allows for the ultimate reciprocation, when you both put your arms around each other and draw yourselves closer with your chests, torsos, and shoulders touching. It’s accepted that the taller one should lock arms around the other’s waist, but regardless of your boyfriend’s height it should be definitely his privilege. In your turn, you can embrace his shoulders or neck, whichever you like most. With front-to-front hugging, you also have a great option to make an eye contact and even reach for a kiss.

• Front-to-back hugging

  This position may have some erotic connotations. When you lovingly put your arms around his waist while standing or sitting behind, it’s easier for him to feel all your seductive curves with his back – which in some guy’s cases can be quite a sensitive part of their bodies. So if you wonder how to hug your boyfriend and provoke some known reactions, go for this method!

  In both cases, don’t just stand or sit still. It’s always better to use what the nature has given you, so move your hands slowly along his body to caress gently while staying as close to him as possible.

Remember, Pace Matters

It’s obviously not a friends’ hug. You are here to enjoy each other, so try to prolong your cuddling for as much as possible, and never rush away as if you have just completed some boring and daunting task.

When you feel it’s time to unlock your arms, make it slowly and unwillingly as if you would want it to go on and on without any interruption. This will prove to him that you enjoy staying close and the shorter the distance is between you, the better.

With a diligent use of your physical potential, like moving your hands around, making your heads contact, and – who knows? – even adding some brief gentle kisses on his neck while caressing the back of his head can easily develop into some sort of a prelude to a much closer contact, if you know what I mean.

At the end of the day, it’s not a science. The desire to feel his body pressing against yours is natural, so don’t be afraid to show some affection with a decent amount of romantic hugging!

Intention

Don’t get him aback with a sudden rush of affection. Instead, approach slowly with your arms slightly apart and show with all your appearance what you are going to do. Give him a second or two to prepare and your hug will be more reciprocated, rather than making him abashed and stone-cold at your cat jump.

Body Smell

This is by far one of the most important things you should keep in mind before reaching for a hug. Either body odors or excessive use of perfume would deter him from enjoying your closeness. Simple rules of hygiene, fresh breath and a light note of your favorite cologne should make the hug enjoyable by you both. Just imagine how pleasant it will be for him to smell a trace of floral in your hair!

Duration

Even the most intimate hug becomes a bit awkward if you don’t finish it on time. Learning how to hug your boyfriend properly is a bit tricky, but you will surely work out the ideal duration after a few attempts. Usually, it shouldn’t take longer than a couple of minutes with a varying degree of closeness between you.

Intensity

If you have missed him for some time, go for it and show all your passion with a good squeeze. But sometimes it’s just not very appropriate, so staying on a safe side means hugging him a bit weaker than with all your might!

Post-Hugging Frustration

Letting go after an intense hug may feel frustrating, but don’t be shy or avert your eyes. To avoid any embarrassment, sit next to him and put your head on his shoulder to wrap up your cuddling. Another option, if you are walking somewhere and just stopped for a romantic hug, is just to take his hand and keep walking as naturally as possible.