The Dr. Psych Mom Show
with clinical psychologist
Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten Physical Touch Love Language Is NOT The Same Thing As "Sex Drive"!
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Dec 11, 2022 AI Snips
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Touch Language Is Separate From Sex Drive
- Physical touch as a love language is a distinct trait from sex drive and often has strong genetic roots.
- Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten explains they overlap but are not the same, so one does not guarantee the other.
Cuddly Babies Reveal Early Touch Tendencies
- Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten describes having two cuddly babies and one not cuddly, showing early-life touch tendencies.
- She emphasizes genetic and early sensory predilections shape who likes to cuddle.
Men's Touch Preferences Vary Widely
- Some men appear to want only sex but many men also have a high physical touch love language.
- A minority of men prefer intercourse without cuddling, which skews perceptions about male touch preferences.