Hugs produce oxytocin and lower levels of cortisol We’ve all heard the phrase “hug it out”. Well, turns out that hugging it out has multiple health benefits which are backed by scientific research. Let’s start with why hugs feel so good to us. Hugs are a form of touching during which we physically explore the world around us as well as connect emotionally and socially with another person. “Touch is the first sense to start working in the womb (around 14 weeks). From the m