Sexology EP443 - Somebody Hold Me: Single and Touch Starved
Jun 17, 2025
Epiphany Jordan, a public health expert and author of 'Somebody Hold Me', discusses the critical importance of non-sexual touch for emotional well-being and healing. She shares insights on how touch can combat loneliness, particularly for singles, and explores its role in nurturing relationships. Epiphany emphasizes the healing potential of structured, non-sexual touch experiences while tackling societal norms around affection. This conversation highlights practical ways to enrich human connection and why touch is a fundamental biological need.
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Epiphany's Journey to Touch Work
- Epiphany Jordan shared her journey from sacred sexuality studies to creating structured non-sexual touch experiences.
- She was struck by how profoundly people were affected by nonsexual touch sessions.
Biological Need for Touch
- Touch is a mammalian, biological need crucial for neurological and emotional development.
- It produces oxytocin and offers many health benefits like lowering blood pressure and boosting the immune system.
Cultural Impact on Touch
- Culture and religion shape how we experience touch, often linking it closely to sexuality.
- In some societies, touch can be eroticized or heavily policed, limiting safe non-sexual touch.
