Pure sensory pleasure
What if it was simply pleasurable for him? Rubbing is also a source of well-being. Certain areas of his body are particularly sensitive (cheeks, chin, base of the tail), and contact with you – especially if prolonged by a caress – can release pleasure hormones.
This shared moment strengthens your cat’s emotional balance and creates a truly tender bubble between the two of you. A kind of feline massage, in short!
Extra cuddles during pregnancy
If your cat is pregnant, you may have noticed that she becomes more affectionate, more “clingy”. This change in behavior is common: she seeks more contact, comfort, and rubs against you or other members of the household more often.
This is her way of creating a warm environment before the kittens arrive. Every cat remains unique, of course, but this phase of heightened affection is perfectly normal.
