Gentle Caress

Physical intimacy

Physical intimacy is sensuous proximity or touching. Examples of physical intimacy include holding hands, hugging, kissing, caressing and sexual activity. It can express feelings between people in a way that speech cannot. Physical intimacy can be exchanged between any people but as it is often used to communicate positive and intimate feelings, it most often occurs in people who have a preexisting relationship, whether familial, platonic or romantic, with romantic relationships having increased physical intimacy. Several forms of romantic touch have been noted including holding hands, hugging, kissing, cuddling, as well as caressing and massaging. Physical affection is highly correlated with overall relationship and partner satisfaction.

gentle

Adjective

1. Tender and amiable; of a considerate or kindly disposition.
2. Soft and mild rather than hard or severe.

Verb

1. To become gentle.
2. To ennoble.

caress

Noun

1. An act of endearment; any act or expression of affection; an embracing, or touching, with tenderness. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
2. A gentle stroking or rubbing.

Verb

1. To touch or kiss lovingly; to fondle.
2. To affect as if with a caress.