“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 ...

What exactly is sex? On TV and in the movies, it involves a little kissing and hugging, then almost always a quick plunge into intercourse. In romance fiction, it’s passionate, obsessive, ...

Physical contact is humanity's oldest language. Long before words, a touch, a hug, or a pat served to communicate protection, affection, and belonging. In the context of marriage, where routine can ...

You were probably taught that we have five senses: sight, sound, smell, taste and touch. This is not quite right: “touch” is not a single sense, but rather several working together. Our bodies contain ...