My thesis explores the biological and psychological background of touch as a social experience. Through the lens of different psychological trends I examine why touch is especially crucial for childhood mental health. The digital space has created a way to meet and keep in touch with other people without making physical contact. However, our reliance on technology endangers real life connections and physical touch. Due to the pandemic, our digital presence has grown while our physical experiences have shrunk. A recognition of this lack of physical touch is steering product development more and more towards multisensory experiences. Consequently, digital and VR platforms increasingly feature elements that evoke real life touch. In the conclusion of my thesis I weigh up the benefits and drawbacks of our digital lives, and probe whether touch can successfully be built into our virtual environment.