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Many people say that we live in an overly sensitive and touch-phobic society. I know we do it to protect victims of sexual assault and as a victim of sexual it puts me in an awkward position. I mean I don't like it when people I don't know touch me (even a tap on the shoulder can make me freak out). But when it comes to people that I know and trust it's a different story. The attack left me with "some" anxiety issues and even though I'm very uneasy with sexual touch, I still enjoy the feeling of comfort and security that other forms of physical contact give. For one, I absolutley love being held :D Some people say hi, I give a long & tight hug. If I'm chilling and watching TV with my girl friends 'll snuggle up next to them and if they're my guy friends I'll sit on their lap and wrap their arms around my waist and tuck my head under their chine. Some people think that kind of behavior should be reserved for people who are in a relationship but it envokes the sense of security without envoking any sexual feelings. One girl I know even said "you just do that to show your huge tits" and I'm like really -_- whether I have boobs or not it still makes me feel safe and comfortable. And I see no reason to wait to be in a relationship to enjoy that sense of security. What do you think, do we live in a touch phobic society.