Sharing Touch and Affection Visual
December 7, 2020
Sharing Touch and Affection
Types of touch and affection
- Hugging
- Holding hands
- Kissing
Rules for sharing touch and affection in relationships
- Know your boundaries
What types of touch and affection are you comfortable sharing?
- Talk with your partner about their boundaries.
What types of touch and affection is your partner comfortable sharing?
- Respect each other’s boundaries.
- Avoid public displays of affection (PDA)!
PDA is demonstrating a private behavior in a public space.
Learn more in our Appropriate Touch video.
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