You know that feeling at the end of the day when you rest your head on your partner’s shoulder and everything feels better? Or when you get a sense of love and support from a big hug or walking down ...

I have written numerous Psychology Today blog posts emphasizing that loving touch and human contact with babies is essential for healthy physical and psychological development. Unfortunately, the ...

How to love your partner right, if they're big on physical touches. If your partner likes being touched, finding a comfortable level of PDA is one way to keep them happy. Touching them in public shows ...

Touch deprivation is a real problem. Here’s how to navigate it and protect your mental health. Touch starvation, also known as touch deprivation or “skin hunger,” refers to experiencing a chronic lack ...