Blog — Skin Hunger

Humans have a need to touch and be touched by other humans. This refers to all kinds of touch, not just sensual or sexual touching. This includes what some people refer to as “platonic touch”, such as handshakes, friendly hugs, cuddling or even pats on the back. From the moment we are born, as babies, we depend on touch for physical and emotional wellbeing. That is the reason babies are given to their mothers after birth for direct skin contact. This is critical not only for bonding, but it also activates the hormone oxytocin (the so called “love hormone”) which...