Actually, George, I've been asked this very question by a member on another thread.

When I read that I had been 'hugged', I did feel a sensation similar to the feeling one has while walking through a graveyard at night. Not horrifying, mind you, but just a slight flushing followed by chills crossing my skin.
I must admit the eidolon embrace was lightly bearable due to the fact that from what I have read, you and I seem to have the same political leanings, but for one issue that I have not heard mentioned in conversation. For myself, that is as good as foreplay.

Holding Steadfast To My Idiosyncrasies,

-Fleeing Bellocq