Building intimacy in a relationship is a complex process and believe it or not, there are many different types of intimacy. Intimacy with another person requires self awareness, compassion and ...

Communication is essential to all healthy relationships. It builds trust by encouraging closeness and connection. Good communication reflects honesty and self-awareness. Partners actively listen while ...

Fear of intimacy is an intense fear of being physically, intellectually, or emotionally close to another person. Also called intimacy avoidance or avoidance anxiety, a fear of intimacy is often caused ...

When I was in high school, I spent a fair amount of time in the principal's office, for reasons which more or less boiled down to “trouble at home” and the fact that I had issues with authority ...

The quietest fears can often hold the greatest power over you —learn how to release them for stronger intimacy and create meaningful connections. If you’ve ever felt distant, hesitant to open up or ...

This article was reviewed by Martin Miner, MD. Nobody should judge their intimate life by a kitchen timer. But if the period between the start of your arousals and cuddle time is shorter than the heat ...

What’s the first thing that pops into your head when you hear the word intimacy? If your mind went straight to sex, well, I'm right there with you. Sexual intimacy tends to take center stage in ...

This article was reviewed by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD. If you want to protect yourself from intimacy transmitted infections (STIs) and unplanned pregnancies, safe intimacy is an important way to do ...