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Physical intimacyPhysical intimacy in increasing degree is:
Sexual behavior involves physical intimacy. A personal relationship that does not involve sexual behavior, e.g. friendship, may involve physical intimacy. This varies greatly. In western culture it is often more among female than among male friends; the latter may want to avoid associations with homosexuality. In other cultures, such as Arab culture, men may hold hands with no implication of homosexuality. A man and a woman who are friends may avoid physical intimacy to avoid associations with sexuality (for example if one or both have a relationship with someone else). Physical closeness may also be involuntary, as in a crowded train or elevator. An intermediate form of voluntariness is when one goes to a crowded place for entertainment: a bar, disco, pop concert, street festival, etc. December 4 is considered International Hug Day. Physical intimacy between a human and an animal may involve petting (caressing), hugging and playing. Also a person, especially a child, may caress and hug a teddy bear or doll. There are also sex dolls, as a surrogate for a person. |
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