Everyone wants intimacy until it is time to do intimacy. Then it’s a quick hug, quick kiss, back to scrolling. That is how two people can love each other and still feel weirdly touch-starved. That’s ...

A scientific study reveals that a virtual hug can reduce sadness and offer emotional comfort even without physical contact.

Feeling warm or cold doesn’t just register on the skin—it changes how connected we feel to our own bodies. Research shows that temperature sensations help shape body ownership, emotional regulation, ...

Most (not all!) people love hugs, but have you ever wondered how to have a perfect hug with another person who also wants to hug you? Here are some recent scientific findings on which factors ...