In 2025, several psychology studies aimed at understanding hugging were published. Here are the major takeaways from them.

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 ...

Can you measure the quality of a friendship by the number of hugs? According to TikTok, the answer is yes. The video-sharing platform has spawned a number of new relationship terms and trends, but the ...

The first person LeBron James embraced after the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Golden State Warriors in the NBA finals was Kevin Love. The picture of the two teammates hugging has since become ...

Happy Hug Day 2025: Valentine's Week is a special time when people celebrate love and affection. It takes place from February ...

A Kenyan couple has embarked on a 96-hour hugging challenge to showcase love's endurance, healing their relationship and ...

Gabby Allen gave fans a full-glam moment with her Instagram post on Tuesday. The Love Island alum, 33, looked confident and ...

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 ...