Inducements towards physical intimacy can come from various sources. Physical touch has emotional and social connotations that often far outweigh anything that can be expressed via language.
While humans often communicate verbally, they also participate in close contact.
ĭue to the important role that language-based communication plays in humans, the role of touch is often downplayed however, there is ample evidence that physical touch still plays an important role in everyday human relationships.
A hug or touch can result in the release of the hormone oxytocin and in a reduction in stress hormones. Most people partake in physical intimacy, which is a natural part of interpersonal relationships and human sexuality, and research has shown it has health benefits. When a person enters someone else's personal space for the purpose of being intimate, it is physical intimacy, regardless of the lack of actual physical contact. For instance, a sustained eye contact is considered a form of physical intimacy, analogous to touching. It is possible to be physically intimate with someone without actually touching them however, a certain proximity is necessary. Physical affection is highly correlated with overall relationship and partner satisfaction. Several forms of romantic touch have been noted including holding hands, hugging, kissing, cuddling, as well as caressing and massaging. Physical intimacy can be exchanged between any people but as it is often used to communicate positive and intimate feelings, it most often occurs in people who have a preexisting relationship, whether familial, platonic or romantic, with romantic relationships having increased physical intimacy. Physical intimacy can often convey the real meaning or intention of an interaction in a way that accompanying speech cannot do. Examples of physical intimacy include being inside someone's personal space, holding hands, hugging, kissing, caressing and sexual activity. It is an act or reaction, such as an expression of feelings (including close friendship, platonic love, romantic love or sexual attraction), between people. Physical intimacy is sensual proximity or touching.
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