Let's face it- most of popular culture condescends and belittles the need for affection that extends anywhere outside of "let's boink" or "I'm in love".
But on this site we are able to be more honest about our affection needs and recognize the scientifically proven need for physical touch that contributes to psychological an even physical wellbeing.
(Example source article from Berkeley University: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/hands_on_research)
That being said, most of us are (still?) here because, quite simply, we need a hug. Let's guage the current community temperature:
How badly could you use a snuggle right now?
On a 1 to 10, where 1 is "I need my alone time right now" and 10 is "I need a snuggle so badly that I'd drive an hour for a handshake"
(site admins- poll is a bit boffed on the mobile site. It goes from option 2 to option 13)