He wanted to feed the hunger of his skin. The hunger of his body not so much for orgasm but for that need to be held close and tight, that need we all have to press our nakedness against someone else's.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Physical touch is portrayed as a deep human need for closeness rather than just sexual release.
- In plain terms
- People crave being held, not just sex.
- What can you take from it?
- Intimacy fulfills a fundamental need.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is the role of touch?
- How do we meet needs for closeness?
Another view
It conflates physical touch with emotional needs universally.
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