Westend61 GmbH/Alamy - Gentle touches can spark sexual desire
According to research in mice and humans, the nerve endings of our skin that respond softly to stroking send signals to our brain to stimulate sexual desire in the right circumstances.
Research has shown that gentle touch can feel good as it stimulates C-tactile Afferents, which are nerve receptors found in the skin. They respond to gentle, slow stroking and send signals to brain areas involved in pleasure and emotion.
In many social relationships, gentle touch has been proven to be a key factor.
