A study has ranked kissing and cuddling as Britain's number one simple pleasure.

Kiss and cuddle helps happiness

Kiss and cuddle helps happiness

The intimate gestures have been voted the top actions to do to easily appease someone by a poll conducted by TV Channel W, the Metro newspaper has reported

The affectionate signs have topped the feelings provoked from stroking a pet, laughing with others and clean sheets on a bed.

Other factors that contribute to making someone happy also include grabbing a bargain, finding money unexpectedly, receiving compliments and speaking to old friends.