Articles:

• How Different Attachment Styles Affect Relationships By Sarah-Len Mutiwasekwa for Psychology Today

• Attachment security, children with disabilities, and the role of early childhood intervention professionals By Stacey Alexander for Emerging Minds

• What is Skin Hunger? By Denise Renye, MED, MA, PSYD for GoodTherapy

• The Evolution of Social Connection as a Basic Human Need Article By Stephen Braren, Ph.D from the Social Creatures Blog - a collective of scientists, creatives, and activists united by a vision of a world of togetherness.

Books:

• Attached By Amir Levine, M.D. and Rachel S. F. Heller, M.A.

• Sex for One Book by Betty Dodson, Ph.D - The classic guide to fully enjoying the pleasures of self-love, full of warmth, intelligence, and informative line drawings—from a renowned sex educator featured on Netflix’s the goop lab with Gwyneth Paltrow

Videos:

• The Importance of Connection - TEDx Talk featuring Dr. Alissa R. Ackerman, a criminal justice professor at California State University, Fullerton, where she specializes in the study of sexual violence. 

• Maslow's Hierarchy Of Needs: Complete 8 Stage Model - Video from Lewis Psychology in the UK featuring founder Teresa Lewis.

Websites:

• Scarleteen - inclusive, comprehensive, supportive sexuality and relationships info for teens and emerging adults

• SIECUS: Sex Ed for Social Change - national organization advocating for everyone's right to accurate and comprehensive sexuality information, education, and related health services since 1964.