soymonkcel
Trying to reach longevity escape velocity.
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I came across an article on Healthline that talks about touch starvation, for those of you who don't know: the feeling of lacking gentle touch from someone you are comfortable with (a hug will work, doesn't have to be sensual/sexual touch). A study says touch/affection starvation can have serious, long lasting effects in our health, similar to the effect of loneliness, as @Gymcelled posted some weeks ago. The main benefit acquired through touch is reduced cortisol levels and an increase in oxytocin, serotonin and dopamine, with its related health benefits. Also, it tackles the negative effects of loneliness and can even boost the immune system (we have already heard something like this related to looks).
I even found a subreddit for it, r/Touchstarvation. Look at this post, someone talks about how to cope with touch starvation. One of the best copes seems to be getting a pet.
In this article, it is said that some side effects of touch starvation include aggressive behavior, stress, mental issues such as depression, etc. No surprise.
Maybe the solution to this are professional cuddlers. At this point, I don't know what to think.
I even found a subreddit for it, r/Touchstarvation. Look at this post, someone talks about how to cope with touch starvation. One of the best copes seems to be getting a pet.
In this article, it is said that some side effects of touch starvation include aggressive behavior, stress, mental issues such as depression, etc. No surprise.
Maybe the solution to this are professional cuddlers. At this point, I don't know what to think.