My male friends only seem comfortable with physical affection when we're drunk and it makes me sad that we can't just hug each other sober.
More people experience this than they realize.
Restrictions on male physical intimacy require artificial contexts to override cultural prohibitions against non-sexual touch.
“Where Are You with Masculinity — constructed and contested?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.