How are you able to feel wetness through latex gloves without getting wet?

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How are you able to feel wetness through latex gloves without getting wet?

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Answer 1

Your brain perceives localized changes in temperature and pressure as the feeling of “wetness”. For example: your eyes see your hand go under water but your brain feels temp and pressure changes – so your brain adapts to tell you this is what wet feels like.

Since you can feel temperature and pressure changes through latex gloves your wired to “feel” wet, even if you aren’t actually wet.