There are hundreds of different situations in which people hug. Every day, millions of people hug. Hugs can happen in sad situations (such as in hugging someone who is crying to make them feel better) ...

Who doesn't enjoy a good hug from their main squeeze? Well as it turns out, those embraces can actually be beneficial to women's health. But as for men, let's just say it helps some but not all.

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

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Wherever you go, you see people hugging. They're giving all kinds of hugs like hello hugs, good to see you hugs, goodbye hugs, ‘I love you’ hugs, and encouragement hugs. Did you ...

The common hug is a lot more special than we realize. The calming effect of a hug lasts much longer than scientists first realized, with benefits to your mind, heart and nervous system. As an added ...

It’s impossible to hug someone from six feet away. This is a problem for lovers, huggers and friends everywhere. You miss hugs. I miss hugs. We collectively miss hugs. In the era of social distancing ...

Lisa A Williams receives funding from the Australian Research Council (LP140100034). Friends, children, romantic partners, family members – many of us exchange hugs with others on a regular basis. New ...

Virginia Satir, a world-renowned family therapist, is famous for saying “We need 4 hugs a day for survival. We need 8 hugs a day for maintenance. We need 12 hugs a day for growth.” How many hugs are ...

Hug Day is on the 12th of February; it is celebrated as a crucial part of Valentine's week to show warmth and love that brings comfort through simple hugs. Love, care, support, security, and such ...