Touch is the first way we come to know the world. Before we speak, before we even open our eyes, we feel. And what we feel matters because touch tells us we’re alive, we’re safe, we’re not alone. It’s ...

Touch is not always received the way it’s intended. Olga Pankova/Moment via Getty Images A hug from a friend. A squeeze of the hand. A steady arm around your shoulders. Many of us are taught to think ...