Skin hunger
That happens to us when there is no contact
A lack of physical closeness has consequences for the body and mind.
by Marie Mühlenberg
Keep distance! The past year demanded a lot from us. Handshakes, pats on the back, and hugs were avoided as much as possible. But the lack of otherwise everyday physical contact has consequences.
Single households in particular have suffered from a lack of physical closeness in the past few months. Cuddling, tight hugs or even just a handshake suddenly fell away to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
This is how we react to “withdrawal from body contact”
More and more people suffer from the phenomenon of “skin hunger” as a result of the ban on contact and touch. But what happens to us when body contact suddenly disappears? In the video we have summarized possible consequences for your body and mind.
Source used: wmn.de, healthline.com