A widespread analysis of touch intervention studies found touch benefits health no matter a person's age or its type, but there are some differences. There's nothing quite like a hug from someone you ...

Physical touch plays a vital role in human connection and emotional bonding, according to extensive relationship psychology research. Understanding the science behind physical connection can ...

Receiving physical touch, whether it is from other human beings or animals, can help in reducing anxiety, depression, and even pain in adults and children, as per the findings of a recent ...

I was used to casual touch and missed it when my 19-year relationship ended, and we divorced. Platonic touch between my friends and me became important when I was touch-starved. My dogs also help me ...

If you asked any of my friends and family, they’d tell you that they would never have expected me—who’s often closed-off and guarded—to be the mushy-gushy or touchy-feely one in a relationship. And ...

When it comes to relationships, you can never go wrong with the fundamental of romantic touch. “I can feel him pulling away from me, he didn’t even hug me this morning.” “I wish he was more physically ...

Young boys are reportedly feeling deprived of physical touch and affection, also known as “touch starvation” — which can have a major impact on their emotional and social well-being. “The bottom line: ...

At first you and your partner were sucking face and ignoring how completely obnoxious you were when it came to public ...

We’ve reached the point in quarantine where we are all weary. This is a marathon, not a sprint, and our nerves are becoming frayed, the unknown is taking its toll, and none of us are at our best.