GREENSBORO, N.C. — Wherever you go, you see people hugging. They're giving all kinds of hugs like hello hugs, good to see you hugs, goodbye hugs, ‘I love you’ hugs, and encouragement hugs. Did you ...

Something surprising happened recently to Mia Schachter, a consent educator, podcaster and intimacy coordinator who founded the school Consent Wizardry. “I met a completely new person, and I put out ...

The language of love goes beyond words, and hugs are one of the most powerful ways to convey emotions. According to psychology experts, a hug can build trust, strengthen emotional bonds, and make a ...

Americans go for it, but beware of the "wandering hand-hugger." May 12, 2014— -- Americans are known worldwide for their enthusiastic hugs, and now the Chinese are emulating the physical warmth ...

A hug can be so much more than just a simple gesture of affection; it has the power to convey calmness, support, and protection. In times of uncertainty or stress, there are certain hugs a man can ...

I am hugging you. Right now. Despite what some people might believe, it is possible to actually hug someone just using your mind. I’m giving you a mental hug right at this very moment. And as you read ...

Most (not all!) people love hugs, but have you ever wondered how to have a perfect hug with another person who also wants to hug you? Here are some recent scientific findings on which factors ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. author of Chained to the Desk in a Hybrid World: A Guide to Balance. Most people hug because they feel affection for someone or ...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- There's a reason nobody ever wrote a song about a hug being just a hug. It's the same reason why sometimes we pause uncertainly on the cusp of a hug, wondering whether we're ...

Getting hugged by a loved one tends to be a powerful positive emotional experience. Hugs have been shown to enhance social bonding and emotional well-being and to reduce feelings of loneliness and ...