“Holding hands invokes a positive feeling about one another, so you both feel sexy and wanted. Its almost like foreplay. Cue all the feels: Just like massage, kissing, and hugging, “research shows that touch, like holding hands, releases oxytocin, a neurotransmitter that gives you that feel-good buzz,” says Coleman.

When should you hold hands with your boyfriend?

Theres no set period of time for when you should hold hands. Do it when you feel ready. Four weeks is a pretty long time, so if you feel comfortable, its perfectly fine if you want to hold your girl/boyfriends hand.