Tactile aphantasia is the inability to mentally create touch sensations or textures – a ‘touch-free imagination.’ This can manifest alone or as part of multisensory aphantasia where multiple forms of mental imagery are affected.
Like other forms of aphantasia, tactile aphantasia can be present from birth (congenital) or develop later in life (acquired). This variation provides insights into how the brain processes and remembers touch experiences without mental simulation.
On this page, you’ll find aphantasia research, personal stories, and community discussions about tactile aphantasia.
