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>Being touch starved — also known as skin hunger or touch deprivation — occurs when a person experiences little to no touch from other living things.
>Skin-to-skin contact is vital not only for mental and emotional health but physical health, too. When you feel snowed under or pressured, the body releases the stress hormone cortisol. One of the biggest things touch can do is reduce such stress, allowing the immune system to work the way it should.
>In early life, touch is thought to be crucial for building healthy relationships by stimulating pathways for oxytocin, the natural antidepressant serotonin, and the pleasure neurotransmitter dopamine. It can tackle loneliness: according to a 2017 study, gentle touch can reduce both pain and feelings of social exclusion.
Are you touch starved, /r9k/?
