In a heartfelt plea for human connection, a Black woman’s emotional Instagram video has gone viral, shedding light on the crippling effects of “skin hunger.” This is a new concept to many, perhaps, ...

During the coronavirus pandemic, people have been asked to stay at home and to isolate themselves. Social and physical distancing requirements have been put in place because our affection could be ...

Jersey City Theater Center is premiering a new dance theatre experience, Skin Hunger, on Saturday, April 1, at 7:30 p.m. The show is an international collaboration between choreographer Joe Alter and ...

In this age of hyperconnectivity, where digital interactions reign supreme, the lack of physical affection has become an ...

There's a simple thing many of us having been missing during the pandemic that has a big impact on our health and well-being — hugs from our loved ones. A neuroscientist tells us many are dealing with ...

Touch stimulates nerves under your skin that trigger a rush of feel-good chemicals. You may feel agitated and experience "skin hunger" if you don't get enough touch. You can remedy this by giving ...

You don’t know what you got till it’s gone. Those who call themselves “huggers” have potentially been without for months now — and there’s good reason why that might be impacting their mental health ...

The COVID crisis throws into relief what happens when grief has—quite literally—nowhere to go. The evidence suggests that most people summon strengths that ...