Safe touch feels supportive but not restricting, restraining, overpowering.

Safe touch internally draws you in closer.

Safe touch doesn't hurt on any level.

KTGirl... I liked your point about it not just being desired... It has to also be in both people's best interest.

However gratification is another aspect. I think safe touch can be gratifying for both the giver and the reciever on some levels. But, IDK maybe gratification is not the primary reason its given. I'm just thinking sometimes when I comfort one of my children. The touch is given with the intent of helping THEM. But in the end when I am successful and able to comfort them...I feel good inside. In this way, I actually benefited from the exchange too.