“See how she leans her cheek upon her hand. O, that I were a glove upon that hand That I might touch that cheek!” William Shakespeare The physical sensation of being touched can have a powerful effect ...

An international research team concludes that gentle touch is not only good for mental health, but also for the evolution of cooperation. The power of touch and social connections helps people to cope ...

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 ...

Michael Banissy receives funding from the ESRC. Most of us know how good it feels to receive a hug from a loved one or hold hands with a partner. But what many of us may not realise is that touch is ...

For people who can’t stop biting their nails or picking at their skin, a new study suggests that a simple technique could help. Body-focused repetitive behaviors — compulsively pulling or picking at ...

Affective touch, a subtle yet fundamental form of tactile communication, plays a decisive role in fostering emotional bonds and social affiliation. Research in this field examines how gentle, slow ...