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Touch is not a luxury nor a pleasure to be earned at the end of a work day. Touch is an essential human need, at all stages of human life. Most of us experience some level of touch hunger or touch starvation, and the impact on our lives can be dire. The good news? Touch is readily available, free and accessible, and even just a little bit of safe, affectionate touch can quickly reverse touch hunger.
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More About Touch Hunger
Touch is a basic human need, just like food, water, and shelter. Without touch, we can’t thrive. In fact, there’s a term for the feeling of being deprived of touch: touch hunger.
Touch hunger is a real phenomenon that can have a significant impact on our physical and emotional health. When we don’t get enough touch, we can experience a range of problems, including:
- Increased stress and anxiety
- Depression
- Loneliness
- Low self-esteem
- Pain
- Sleep problems
- Impaired immune function
So why is touch so important? What does it do for us?
Touch has a number of benefits for our physical and emotional health. Here are just a few:
- Reduces stress and anxiety. Touch releases oxytocin, a hormone that has calming and mood-boosting effects.
- Improves sleep. Touch helps to regulate our sleep-wake cycle.
- Boosts the immune system. Touch helps to increase the production of white blood cells, which fight infection.
- Reduces pain. Touch can help to reduce pain by stimulating the release of endorphins, natural pain relievers.
- Promotes bonding and attachment. Touch is essential for building healthy relationships and feeling connected to others.
- Foster self-regulation. Touch helps us to regulate our emotions and feel more in control of ourselves.
In short, touch is essential for our physical and emotional well-being. When we don’t get enough touch, we can experience a range of problems.
So how can we get more touch? Here are a few tips:
- Spend time with loved ones. Hugs, kisses, and holding hands are all great ways to get some extra touch.
- Get a massage. Massage is a great way to relax and relieve stress.
- Pet a furry friend. Animals can provide us with much-needed touch and companionship.
Touch is a powerful thing. It can heal us, connect us, and make us feel loved. So don’t underestimate the importance of touch. See if there are ways to experience and share more touch and notice how it makes you feel.
Touch Hunger Hurts and Touch Starvation Kills
There is a growing body of research that supports the link between touch and physical and emotional health. For example, one study found that people who received massages for 10 weeks reported lower levels of stress and anxiety, as well as improved sleep quality. Another study found that premature babies who received regular touch from their parents were more likely to thrive and develop normally.
Touch is also important for our immune system. When we’re touched, our bodies release oxytocin, a hormone that has anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting effects. This is why touch can help to reduce pain and speed up recovery from illness.
In addition to the physical benefits, touch also has a number of emotional benefits. Touch can help us to feel loved, connected, and safe. It can also help to regulate our emotions and reduce stress.
For all of these reasons, it’s clear that touch is an essential part of our overall health and well-being. If you’re feeling touch-deprived, there are a number of things you can do to get more touch.
- Ask for hugs from your friends and family.
- Learn massage with a lover or friend.
- Explore self-touch
- Masturbate
- Pet a dog or cat.
- Get a blanket that is just right for you.
- Take a warm bath or shower.
- Spend time in nature.
