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 ...

Hugs are one of the most powerful gestures of human connection, and many energy experts claim they're not just a physical act of affection but also have the power to heal the soul. In our daily lives, ...

Hug etiquette The type of hug shared has basic — often unspoken — rules. Experts offer these guidelines: Always respect another person’s space. Don’t overstep personal boundaries. To help ensure your ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

There are three types of people in this world: those who are overly affectionate, those who tolerate affection, and those who run away from any form of affection. While the average person is often ...

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 ...