No. But I don't think it has anything to do with the fact that I'm blind. I'm just...a sweaty guy. Especially during the summer, a two minute trip outside will get me sweating absolute buckets; never mind an hour or more on the bus. Then I arrive at the extended family gathering, and the hugging starts. I know I'm disgusting. You know I'm disgusting. Can we please not do this? Or if we absolutely must do this, can't it wait until I've hit the bathroom to reapply the deodorant I always carry on me for this exact reason? This is why I hate all unexpected hugging; I'm not always as fresh as I'd like to be if I get even slightly overheated, and that's just awkward for both of us.

I've always preferred handshakes because I can offer my hand, they take it, we shake. Easy. Hugs tend to be a bit of a surprise because I only have central vision. It makes it difficult to tell how someone is going to hug me, or if they're going for a cheek peck or what.

I've conditioned up alright to hugs though, and those that I see often that do hug have learnt to warn me

I only hug my female friends though. I shake hands with my male friends.

No. I'm so short that every hug is practically a choke hold.

Hugs for all!

Only one of them.

I'm not a fan of physical affection in general. I don't think it has anything to do with my eyesight, although it might in some convoluted way that affects sensory processing in general. More likely it's for the same reasons I don't like strong smells, loud noises, tight sleeves, or the texture of bananas.

Our group of friends isn't really like that; we just greet each other with smartass comments and such instead. I don't know if we'd hug in certain situations or not.

I can say that while I consider myself bisexual, I generally don't care for the way a man's body usually feels (facial hair, more coarse, etc.) Then again, I'm not really a fan of thin girls, either, so maybe it's more the body type than male vs female.