PSA: I don't like hugs.

The title is self-esplanatory. If you saw me with my family, you would probably assume that I am not a very affectionate person. Actually, I love hugs. But I am very reserved about to whom and when I will give them out. I am a big fan of consent - and not just implied consent. Consent needs to be directly expressed. No means no, of course, but only yes means yes. Certainly, this viewpoint applies to sex, but I, personally, need even milder forms of physical intimacy to be mutually consensual. Some people might be okay with "sneak attack" hugs and "tickle tackles," but I am not. If you touch me without my prior knowledge, I cannot be held responsible for what happens next.