>>21436272I will be honest with you, Mel. Because most men can't be so honest as me. The truth is that virtually all men our there, in modern times, suffer from touch deprivation. Men are more physical than women (on average). But at the same time, we have a society which stigmatizes platonic physical intimacy. Historically, men would touch each other all the time. It wasn't gay. But now we don't because women are now equals with men and when men touch women without consent it can be a lot worse than men touching men. It's just a matter of fact. When you're around men, I would actually strongly encourage you to lightly touch your male friends if you're comfortable with them. It means a lot to them. And it's not a weird sexual thing. It will give them a sense of belonging. They will appreciate it more than you can imagine. And it's such a simple thing to do. I do have some male cuddlefriends but for the most part men are kind of uncomfortable with touch from their friends now because the only context in which that occurs is homoeroticism. Very sad...
>>21436272Melon69. To a greater or lesser degree of precision, where do you live?
