Hugs are good things. They release oxytocin, the bonding hormone that appears to build trust, reduces fear, and increase compassion and generosity. Oxytocin is also related to decreased amounts of ...

Even as children grow independent, they still deeply need hugs for security, emotional bonding, and stress management. This simple act releases feel-good hormones, fostering resilience and ...

There are hugs — and then there are hugs. In other words, there are genuine, loving, and giving types of hugs ... and then there is needy and inappropriate sexual hugging. There is a world of ...