Skip to content
Search AI Powered

Latest Stories

People Share What They Think Are The Best Non-Sexual Physical Sensations

People Share What They Think Are The Best Non-Sexual Physical Sensations
luxstorm/Pixabay
Make us preferred on Google

Physical sensations are part of our everyday lives, but not all of them are created equal. Hugging a friend, for example, feels way better than a papercut.

There are a lot of great sensations, though. One of my favorites is the feeling of the short fur just under my cat's chin, which she loves to have scratched. Her fur is super soft, and it brings me joy to scratch her chin because she so obviously loves the interaction too.


In search of more of these great sensations, Reddit user Zahfier asked:

"What is the best physical, yet non-sexual, sensation?"

Cool Drink

Giphy

"Drinking water when you're really, really thirsty, especially after exercise. Nothing better"

-Perfect_Hexagon

Fall Air

"Taking nap in the fall with the window open and your blanket is a little bit cold."

-Zambiiieee

Freedom

"Taking my bra off after a long day"

-impossiblejane

Recovery

"Being able to breathe out both nostrils after being sick."

-norse_chieftain

Floss-tastic

"Finally removing the food that’s been stuck between your teeth for an extended period of time."

-Sir-Phtephen

Simple Touch

"Someone lightly running their fingers up and down your back. My partner does it to me all the time and it is so relaxing"

-2reador2read

Chillow

Giphy

"Cold side of the pillow obviously"

-samtheman301

Glasses

"Putting on glasses that work for the first time, literally like seeing the world through new eyes."

-_damned

Crisp

"I get a similar feeling when I clean mine."

"Take them off, clean then, and then putting them back is like, “whoa! Look at the crisp colors!”

-HonorUndRespect

Songs

"When that part of the song comes on that gives you a tingle. It starts at the base of your neck and works its way out through your entire body."

-Jarvicious

Cats

"Waking up to my cat headbutting my face so I'll make room for her to spoon with me until my alarm goes off in 2 hours."

-InternetKidsAreMean

There is so much joy to experience! What would you add to this list? Let us know in the comments.

More from Trending/best-of-reddit

Florence Pugh; sign for Cornell University; Josh Gad
Jason Mendez/Getty Images for Netflix; Matt Burkhartt/Getty Images; Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Disney

Florence Pugh And Josh Gad Lead Celebrity Outrage After Cornell Frat Members Assigned Essays As Punishment For Sexual Assault

About a week ago, the story of the "Cornell 7" allegations broke publicly when a civil lawsuit was filed by a former Cornell University student known only as Jane Doe. The lawsuit detailed an October 2024 sexual assault at the Chi Phi fraternity house and Cornell University's handling of the assault after it was reported to school officials.

The public backlash against the seven rapists and four university officials named in the suit, as well as Cornell University, the Ivy League, and fraternities as a whole has been swift. Many people have shared their own experiences with institutions of higher learning and the mishandling of sexual assaults.

Keep ReadingShow less
Screenshot of Luanne James
WKRN News 2/YouTube

Heroic Tennessee Librarian Sues After Being Fired For Refusing To Hide LGBTQ+ Books From Kids

Luanne James, the former library director of Tennessee's Rutherford County, has filed a lawsuit against the county's library board after she was terminated for refusing to move LGBTQ+ books from the children's section to the adult section.

The board’s decision to move the roughly 100 children’s books to the adult section followed a statewide “age-appropriateness review” ordered the previous year by Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett, a Republican.

Keep ReadingShow less
Donald Trump
Aaron Schwartz/Getty Images

Trump Hit With Blistering Factcheck After Making Patently False Claim About Prices Going 'Way Down'

President Donald Trump was swiftly fact-checked by CNN fact-checker Daniel Dale after he claimed to members of the press that "almost every price has come way down" following Joe Biden's presidency.

Earlier in the day, Trump bragged to reporters that the United States has the "best poverty," sparking immediate criticism. He continued to lie later, even as inflation remains above the level recorded when Biden left office, economic growth has slowed, and the cost of filling a gas tank has surged roughly 50% since the war against Iran began.

Keep ReadingShow less
Screenshot of Donald Trump in campaign ad
U.S. Government

Trump's Latest Government-Funded Campaign Ad Just Aired On National TV—And Critics Are Crying Foul

President Donald Trump and the White House are facing criticism after Fox aired a new taxpayer-funded campaign ad that was "paid for by the U.S. government" several times over the weekend.

The black-and-white ad uses slowed footage of Trump walking through a hallway, accompanied by his voiceover pledging that "this is the final battle." It ran during at least two of Fox’s Sunday NFL broadcasts, appearing during the Washington Commanders-Seattle Seahawks game and the Carolina Panthers-Cleveland Browns matchup, as well as on Fox News.

Keep ReadingShow less
Paulina Porizkova speaks candidly about aging and the expectations placed on women as they grow older.
@paulinaporizkov/Instagram

Paulina Porizkova Speaks Out About How Women Are 'Expected To Go Silent' As They Get Older In Powerful Video

Paulina Porizkova knows what it’s like to have all eyes on her. The supermodel rose to fame in the 1980s, but at 61, she’s speaking candidly about what happens when society stops looking at women the same way.

The Czech-born model became a fixture in fashion and beauty, from back-to-back Sports Illustrated Swimsuit covers in 1984 and 1985 and a longtime partnership with Estée Lauder to a stint behind the judges’ table on America’s Next Top Model.

Keep ReadingShow less