The Journal
Exploring the quiet ritual of human proximity.
We think the world gets a little better with every hug. When's the last time you gave one?
A better alternative to a shared photo album or group chat: give every guest an event memory card. How it works for weddings, festivals, birthdays and teams.
A simple 5-second daily connection ritual, backed by research, that helps couples, families, and friends feel closer, less stressed, and more present.
Discover 10 easy ways to strengthen relationships with family and friends through small daily habits of connection.
Researchers tested a specific number, not one second, not a minute. Five. Here's why 5 seconds is the sweet spot for a hug.
Skin hunger is real. Here's why so many of us are running low on warm human contact, and the small daily fix that actually helps.
Touch starvation is what happens when you go too long without a proper hug. The signs, why it happens, and a five-second habit that actually helps.
Living alone doesn't mean going without hugs. Simple, non-romantic ways to deal with skin hunger, plus the five-second habit that stops it creeping back.
Skin hunger is your body asking for a hug. What it feels like, what's going on underneath, and the smallest habit that sorts it.