The "blinky-hug effect" is a curious phenomenon that occurs late at night, wherein the afflicted
will feel the distinct impression that his or her eyes are receiving
tiny, warm hugs each
time he or she blinks. The effect is extended into a kind of loving embrace when the eyes are closed for longer periods, and can be difficult to recover from.
It should also be noted that those wearing contact lenses
will feel the blinky-hug effect sooner and more dramatically than their un-lensed peers.