[newnewpdro]

With you 100%

I chalked it up to growing up in a household where intimacy wasn't on display at all, there was barely ever any hugging even. My parents kept all displays of physical affection behind closed doors.

Sex is fun, but all the other stuff feels completely awkward and unnatural to me.

Were you raised in an environment where adults kissed often?

[qplex]

Hugging is actually something that is very natural and has a lot of measurable physiological and downright physical benefits.

That said I happen to know a person who finds all hugging awkward, and he basically told the same story as you - no hugging in his family.