Stroking

Research highlights several physiological and psychological benefits of stroking:

: These unmyelinated nerve fibers are located primarily in hairy skin (like the forearm) and are specifically tuned to respond to slow, gentle stroking. stroking

: CT fibers respond most effectively to stroking at a velocity of 1–10 cm/s . Studies show that stroking at roughly 3 cm/s is consistently rated as the most pleasant and effective for reducing pain. rooted in specific nerve fibers:

The human body has a specialized system for processing gentle touch, rooted in specific nerve fibers: stroking