Hand on Thigh – 10 Meanings When a Guy Touches Your Leg

Let’s talk “hand on thigh.” You’re with a guy, out of nowhere, he puts his hand on your thigh. What does this mean? How should you respond? These are the questions that ran through my mind when it happened to me.

I discussed this with every dating expert I know. Here are the top 10 meanings we came up with for you to consider when a guy touches your leg.

Hand on Thigh Meaning

A guy touches your thigh to show he is interested, to see how you react, to show affection, to comfort you, to get you aroused, to flirt with you, to escalate physically, to be friendly, to signal other guys that you are together, or to be protective.                  

Hand on Thigh While Driving

While driving, there are very few places a guy can touch you. Touching inner thigh is very easy to do because it is conveniently located close to your hand.

He may put his hand on your thigh to show he is interested, to be loving and affectionate, to turn you on, to flirt with you, to be friendly, to comfort you, or to brace and protect you when he stops short. 

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What Does It Mean When a Guy Touches Your Thigh 

1. He Is Showing Interest

If a guy touches your thigh, he is most likely interested in being more than friends. Touching your leg is like saying, “I have romantic feelings for you.”

2. He Is Testing You

The greatest fear for a guy is rejection. Perhaps he would like to get physical, yet he is unsure of how you feel. Touching your thigh is a great way for him to see your response, and gauge your body language, before making a move.

3. He Is Showing Affection

He is touching your leg as a loving gesture to make you feel warm and desired. This will usually come from your boyfriend or a guy you are hooking up with.

4. He Is Comforting You 

He is showing support and sympathy because he cares about you and he is there for you. In this scenario he may or may not be interested in you romantically.

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5. He Is Trying to Arouse You

Your thigh is a soft and sensual erogenous zone, and he knows that touching it will probably turn you on.

6. He Is Flirting With You

Hand on thigh flirting is a sexual gesture that could lead to more. He will probably do this while talking or joking around.

7. He Is Escalating Physically

He wants to hook up with you, and is working his way there. Guys will start with a touch on the shoulder, then move to a hug, perhaps he’ll touch your thigh, and then maybe he will go in for a kiss.

8. He Is Being Friendly

Touching your leg may be nothing more than a friendly gesture to him. Consider the guy and his other actions before deciding if he is romantically interested.

9. He Is Signaling Other Guys

A guy will usually touch your thigh only when you are romantically involved. He may touch your leg in public, sort of as a possessive gesture to signal other guys that you are together.

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10. He Is Protective

He might touch your thigh as a statement, almost as if he is reassuring you that he’s got your back.

What Does It Mean When a Guy Touches Your Leg With His Leg

When a guy touches your leg with his it means that he likes you, he is attracted to you, he feels close to you, he feels some sort of connection with you, he wants to touch you, and he is testing to see how you respond before he goes any further.

What Does It Mean When a Guy Squeezes Your Thigh

When a guy squeezes your thigh he is clearly stating that he wants to get sexual with you. He may squeeze your thigh to get you aroused, excited, and in the mood, yet the big takeaway is that he definitely wants to be intimate with you.

More Info: Psychology Today

Hand on Thigh Responses

• Don’t say anything
• Smile and move closer
• Casually brush his hand away
• Touch him back
• Tell him you are uncomfortable

Conclusion

When a guy touches your leg and you don’t expect it, it could be quite shocking. The most common meaning is that he is attracted to you and wants you to know.

Consider your relationship with him and the situation you are in when deciding what the true meaning is.