>>Thank you for this series! I've had a hard time recently figuring out this need I've been feeling for touch, but not sure what to do with it. Now I have the right words to describe what I've been feeling:<<
I'm glad that I could help.
>>I've been feeling skin hunger, but it's hard to do anything about because I am also touch averse. Yes, I can and will give my friends hugs when I see them, but when I need some touch, I feel awkward asking for it, and I do my utmost to avoid touching strangers and acquaintances.<<
Given those parameters, some things that might be useful:
* working on your comfort level in asking for touch from friends who say they're happy to provide it.
* exploring for more types of touch that you feel comfortable with, human or otherwise.
>>On the other hand, I'm very comfortable with professional massages. At least I have that (expensive) way to try and counteract my skin hunger.<<
That's good to know. It bugs me that people keep trying to price massage out of the market. So many folks need it but are unable to afford it.
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dancing_serpent
Re: Helpful terminology
Date: 2013-04-27 12:13 am (UTC)I'm glad that I could help.
>>I've been feeling skin hunger, but it's hard to do anything about because I am also touch averse. Yes, I can and will give my friends hugs when I see them, but when I need some touch, I feel awkward asking for it, and I do my utmost to avoid touching strangers and acquaintances.<<
Given those parameters, some things that might be useful:
* working on your comfort level in asking for touch from friends who say they're happy to provide it.
* exploring for more types of touch that you feel comfortable with, human or otherwise.
>>On the other hand, I'm very comfortable with professional massages. At least I have that (expensive) way to try and counteract my skin hunger.<<
That's good to know. It bugs me that people keep trying to price massage out of the market. So many folks need it but are unable to afford it.