In 2025, several psychology studies aimed at understanding hugging were published. Here are the major takeaways from them.

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 ...

Hugs make us feel better. Sometimes when we feel down and out, a heartfelt hug from a friend can save the day. Moreover, getting a hug before a stressful situation like a job interview or an exam may ...

Hugs have been a big part of showing you care since practically forever, but theyve unofficially been banned among people outside the same household ever since the COVID-19 pandemic started. But when ...

There are few things in the world that provide the same warmth and comfort as a hug — but according to thousands of people on TikTok, there are plenty of activities that come pretty close. Since March ...

Klick Health’s ‘Holiday Hugs,’ produced in support of the Foundation for Social Connection, encourages viewers to “hug someone you love” TORONTO & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--When dozens of Klick ...

David Sylvester traveled the world getting one million hugs and it helped him heal after losing a brother in the World Trade ...

Thousands of TikTok videos have been posted under the hashtag #probablyneededahug There are few things in the world that provide the same warmth and comfort as a hug — but according to thousands of ...