Cat Purr Relaxation Calculator
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How the Calculation Works
The Cat Purr Relaxation Calculator provides a structured way to estimate how much a purring session might soothe your nervous system. Research into purr therapy suggests that frequencies between 20 and 50 Hz promote healing and anxiety reduction. The calculator compares the chosen purr frequency to a midpoint of 25 Hz and uses an exponential decay term to reduce the effect as the frequency drifts away from the sweet spot.
Duration and distance also influence the effect. Longer sessions boost relaxation, while sitting farther away diminishes it according to the attenuation term .
Combining these factors with session duration () and personal sensitivity () yields the estimated stress reduction :
The result is capped between 0 and your baseline stress level, and is used to calculate a relaxation index from 0 to 100. Higher scores imply greater calm and the potential for a meaningful drop in perceived stress.
Example Relaxation Scores
Use the scenarios below to compare typical sessions. Values assume a baseline stress of 6 and average sensitivity of 1.
| Setup | Relaxation index | Expected stress drop |
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| Cat on lap, 25 Hz, 15 minutes | 88 | ≈ 4.3 points |
| Cat nearby on sofa, 28 Hz, 10 minutes | 62 | ≈ 2.8 points |
| Cat across room, 35 Hz, 5 minutes | 24 | ≈ 1.0 point |
Enhancing the Experience
Pair the session with deep breathing, dim lighting, or a favorite blanket to amplify the effect. If you listen to recorded purrs, use a speaker close to your seating position to simulate the proximity of a real cat. Track how you feel before and after each session; the calculator provides a baseline estimate but your own data will refine the sensitivity setting for future use.
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