Touch is a public health issue. Let's treat it like one.

I'm a partner of the Pro-Touch Movement, which champions the role of safe, consensual touch in health and wellbeing. Skin hunger and loneliness are real, and they affect real people. The movement exists to start honest conversations about them, and I'm glad to be part of it.

What the Pro-Touch Movement stands for

Touch is a basic human need, not a luxury

Consent and clear boundaries come first, every time

Training and standards make touch-based work safer for everyone

Honest conversation beats embarrassment and stigma

What I do for the movement

Speak at events and in the media about touch deprivation

Run awareness work, including our Pro-Touch Awareness Month content each October

Train practitioners to professional, ethical standards through CPI

Volunteer with us

There are plenty of ways to help, whether or not you work in touch therapy.

Share and amplify awareness campaigns

Help at events, talks and community sessions

Offer your skills, such as writing, design, video or admin

Spread the word in your workplace, community group or network

You don't need any experience. You only need to care about the subject and be willing to treat it respectfully.