Oxytocin Me! Stress Relieving Cushion
Emilia Ioana Bancos · 2013
The Oxytocin Me! project has proven to be a response to the nowadays increasing focus on high technology. The topic I have chosen is both a health and social matter: stress. In this regard, I have developed a stress relieving product that should challenge people to use their body’s own natural resources. The result is an ergonomic hug cushion that should stimulate the body to produce oxytocin hormone. Often called the feel-good hormone, oxytocin has great benefits upon the health and social life. It blocks out cortisone, helping therefore to reduce stress. It also has an antidepressant effect and can easily be stimulated by hugging. Hugging is not only a method of defense against stress, but also a great benefit for the health and well-being. It makes people happier and more sociable, increasing their self-esteem. Thus, I have developed the hug cushion purposely to imitate the hugging experience.