The real impact of not having been touched in months

What makes the coronavirus pandemic unlike any other collective tragedy is that we can't commiserate together.  Post-layoff drinks at a dive bar near the office; embracing someone you haven't seen in months; pats on the back — these are seemingly small comforts that have morphed into luxuries in the past few months. While there are many things I miss about the Before, these touches of comfort are high on the list. As we round the corner into another month of social distancing I find myself thinking about touch constantly. One look at dating apps or porn sites and I know I'm not alone in that.  Read more...More about Touch, Sex And Relationships, Social Distancing, Touch Starvation, and Culture