Men are from Mars while women are from Venus. There's been a long debate over the differences between the sexes and throughout modern times, many educated people like psychologists have been probing into the mess of finding the dissimilarities between male and female.

Many magazines feature what men want and what women want. But clearly, not one has distinctively answered the question. Not one answer can generalize the preference of each sex. Okay, men can be quite easier to read, but with women, its like going through a labyrinth blindfolded. But generally, women are much more romantic, dealing in fantasies and dreams - while men tend to be more realistic.

Even in the form of intimacy, men and women have different preferences. While men are more direct, women tend to prefer cuddling and stroking. It is quite a known fact that a large number of women would like to be cuddled after sex, while most men would rather go to sleep or just be left alone. Men and women have diverse physiological responses after sex. Science explains it like this; men are inclined to go to sleep because the serotonin rush that males have after orgasm normally causes a yearning for sleep. Whereas the female species tend to be revitalized due to the adrenergic and noradrenergic stimulus. Women releases a hormone called oxytocin which us in response to sexual activity, this hormone has the tendency to extract the urge to be close and bond with her partner.

Studies have also shown that most women would rather cuddle than have sex; this fits the need they have for closeness and intimacy. Cuddling has been an issue for many men because they feel it is too effeminate. Many men have a hard time exposing their feelings and when it is cuddling time, women tend to be very personal and open that some men shrink from the idea alone. There are many men who cannot handle this experience and don’t know how to cuddle with women. Some are embarrassed that they cannot provide this experience to the women they love for fear of doing it wrong. But the point that you are reading this now shows that you are willing to cuddle with your woman, and that is already half the battle.

Here are some basic tips on how to cuddle with women. Cuddling a woman requires a lot of attention. It is not as easy as it looks, but once you get the hang of it and do it with the person you love, it's a cinch... you might even like it!

First of all, you have to relax. Having a woman in your arms is a great thing. Even if it is just in your car, the sofa or in the bed, cuddling would be a great bonding experience for the both of you. Be gentle, do not just pull her next to you, timing is everything. Set the mood, you can listen to romantic music or watch a movie together (romantic movie is a must). You can just sit still and gently wrap your arms around her and slowly pull her in. Give her a little peck on the forehead and let her head rest gently on your chest or shoulder. From time to time, you can smell her hair and comment in a whisper how nice it smells. Do not be afraid to open up about your feelings with her, be honest and be sensitive about her feelings as well. Try to rub her arm or shoulder from time to time; this will make her feel secure in your arms. Don’t forget the loving kiss, during cuddles a gentle kiss is all she needs. If you put your heart into it, these cuddles will feel really genuine and she will love you more for that. As time progresses and you get your experience, you can develop other techniques based on what you observe with your woman.