Hand-holding is hard-wired into our brains—we ... According to a study titled “Self-soothing behaviors with particular reference to oxytocin release induced by non-noxious sensory stimulation ...

Interlacing fingers with your partner while walking down the street may seem like NBD, but there’s way more to holding hands than you might think. While this form of PDA is, to be fair ...

According to psychologist Jim Coan from the University of Virginia, an expert on handholding, holding hands with someone you trust—whether it be a friend, a romantic partner, a parent ...

HOUSTON — It’s a common gesture across cultures and there are plenty of studies to show holding hands has a lot of benefits. According to the Washington Post, it can help lower blood pressure ...