With so many things to do in a day and only so many hours to do them in, it’s not uncommon to feel the flame of desire in your relationship start to wane among the more mundane aspects of your daily ...

Imagine feeling deeply connected to the people in your life, knowing that you are understood, valued, and loved for who you are. This sense of connection comes from intimacy—a crucial element in ...

We’ve all heard that intimacy is central to the health of most long-term romantic relationships. But what is it exactly? And how do we cultivate more of it? Researchers have found that in the context ...

When you get intimate with someone you allow yourself to be vulnerable with them (Image: Shutterstock) Let me guess, the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of intimacy is sex right?

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 ...

For the best experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings. When you get intimate with someone you allow yourself to be vulnerable with them (Image ...