Sentences with phrase «physical affection reduces»

Additionally, physical affection reduces stress hormones — lowering daily levels of the stress hormone cortisol.

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Another effect that gives cause for alarm is that a man who grows accustomed to the use of contraceptive methods mayforget the reverence due to a woman, and, disregarding her physical and emotional equilibrium, reduce her to being a mere instrument for the satisfaction of his own desires, no longer considering her as his partner whom he should surround with care and affection... [So] In preserving intact the whole moral law of marriage, the Church is convinced that she is contributing to the creation of a truly human civilisation» (HV 17 - 18).

Physical affection also reduces stress hormones — lowering daily levels of the stress hormone cortisol.

Although same - sex couples who avoid holding hands may be missing out on some of the positive benefits of shared physical affection, same - sex couples who DO hold hands may experience conflicting emotions, such that an activity that is supposed to reduce their stress responses actually creates a stressful situation!