Since the world began, we girls love to wear our partner’s clothes. But also since the world is the world, our partners complain that we fuck them. But, good news! Now you have an excuse to do it. The next time your boy pouts at you, argue with proven data. This is why you should steal your boyfriend’s clothes.
Why you should steal your boyfriend’s sweatshirts?
Those who have ever taken a garment from their boy’s closet so as not to notice his absence so much when he spent the night away from home should raise their hands. A lot, right? And the wider, older, and used your boyfriend’s sweatshirt or jacket, the better.
A psychological study has shown that smelling your partner’s clothes can help you reduce stress levels. What better reason to take off that shirt that you like so much?
This research has found that women feel calmer after being exposed to their guy’s scent, even when he isn’t physically present. On the contrary, smelling like a stranger causes the opposite effect, since it increases cortisol levels, known as the stress hormone.
How this study was done?
For this study, the researchers recruited 96 heterosexual couples. The men were given a T-shirt that they had to wear for 24 hours so that their scent would permeate well. They were told to avoid using scented deodorants and other hygiene products, not to smoke, and not to eat certain types of foods that can change body scent. In order for the smell to last longer, the shirts were frozen.
The women participating in the experiment were given a T-shirt to sniff without telling them if it had been worn by their partner, by a stranger, or if it was new. They were subjected to different stressful situations such as a job interview or a math test and were asked about their level of nervousness. In addition, saliva samples were taken to check their cortisol levels.
What was the results
The results showed that those who had smelled the shirt worn by their partner felt less stressed, both before and after going through the tests, than those who had been exposed to the odors of strangers. This calming effect was even greater if the woman had been able to identify the mate’s scent from her.
On the other hand, those who had smelled the scent of a stranger had higher levels of the stress hormone. According to Marline Hofer, the lead author of the study, this reaction is related to human evolution: “From an early age, humans fear strangers, especially men, so it is possible that the male scent triggers a ‘fight or flight’ response that causes the cortisol level to rise.”
In addition, beyond the fact that the smell of your partner helps you to calm down more or less in the most difficult moments, when you put on his clothes you will be very fashionable. Oversize clothes are popular and they are so warm for the winter months… You know, the next time you go on a trip or have to face a difficult situation, take some of your boyfriend’s used clothes with you. Success guarantee!
