"What is the deal with post sexual act cuddling??? "
Interesting question. The ex and I used to sleep intertwined, I'd gotten quite used to that.
The first time I slept with the new guy, there was a little bit of post-act snuggling - but then, when it was time to go to sleep, he wanted me to go to MY side of the bed. ALL the way. Far side of a California King. Like 3 feet away! No touching!
I'll admit, it kinda freaked me out at first. What, didn't he like me?
Now I know that he just doesn't sleep well in general, and feels he needs his space to sleep.
But I also notice that, as he lets down his defenses and gets a little closer to me, he now sleeps a little bit closer, and even occasionally touches me with a foot or something, lol.
One morning we even fell back asleep while spooning - when I woke up, I was very surprised that he hadn't even chewed his arm off!!!