This kind of touch promotes connection and relaxation, while also building intimacy. In fact, this is a big part of the reason why Masters and Johnson, the pioneers of the modern sex therapy movement, incorporated non-sexual touching exercises into most of their couple’s treatment programs. Ĭertainly, sexual touch is important, too, but non-sexual physical contact appears to have unique benefits. From backrubs to gentle caresses to hand-holding to hugging, the more intimate contact couples have with one another, the more satisfied they tend to be with their relationships. Study after study has found that couples who touch each other more tend to be happier.
Intimate touch is a vital part of most close relationships.
