Our hands are one of the most sensitive parts of our bodies, and Dr Becky Spelman says that when we hold hands, we are more finely attuned to one another’s feelings, emotions, and needs.

“Holding hands by locking pinky fingers is playful, carefree, and reminiscent of childhood ‘pinky swears,’” says Henderson. “It can also be a little sexy with allusions to more physical ...

Holding hands is a really sweet, really innocent way of showing affection, and it’s easy to associate it with being a kid and the tiny little love milestones that come with that period of life.

When partners hold hands with genuine care and desire for connection—rather than as a manipulative tactic or obligation—the neurological benefits multiply.

Hand-holding is hard-wired into our brains—we’ve been doing it since birth. You might notice that a newborn baby will reflexively grip when you touch their palm. According to the National ...

And “Hold Hands,” like some of our most intimate moments, ain’t a story that’s easy to understand. But it’s the story we return to, hoping to remember that then “we were holding hands ...

Holding your partner's hand can make you feel calmer, says a study conducted at the University of Virginia. When you are stressed, the level of cortisol hormone in your blood is high.

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 ...