Furreal! The Yarn You Have Been Dreaming About

There is a reason that our first reaction upon seeing something fuzzy or furry is to want to touch it. We are tactile, sensory beings and we experience the world through our five senses, touch being one of the most primary ones. Your brain has memorized millions of sensory inputs through your fingertips: everything from the way wood bark scrapes your finger pads with its roughness to the way furry fabrics feel comforting, lush, luxurious. Sensory stimulation can be stress-reducing. Perhaps this is partly why petting our furry friends, be in dogs, cats or chinchillas, make us feel more grounded and relaxed. ...