Touch is fundamental to human development, but gendered expectations around masculinity tend to strip positive touch out of some boys' lives. Touch starvation has been linked to loneliness, depression ...

Hugs, kisses, and other forms of positive social touch between consenting individuals are powerful ways to communicate positive emotions such as love and happiness or social support. Surprisingly, ...

Remember the last time someone gave you a really good hug? Not a quick social pat, but a proper, full-body embrace that made you feel momentarily safe in the world? If you’re struggling to recall, you ...