What’s emerging isn’t a rejection of desire, but a refinement of it. Intimacy is being approached with more intention and ...

We often think that sex leads to intimacy, and while this can be true, it's more often the case that it's the other way ...

Here’s why emotional maturity, insight, self-control and communication skills can sometimes mask a deeper fear of closeness.

Four examples—literary, biographical, autobiographical and contemporary—illustrate the significance of intimacy as a cultural ideal and why, despite our deep longing for it, intimacy remains elusive ...

This article was reviewed by Mike Bohl, MD. How much intimacy is too much? Between the achy muscles and the rehydration breaks, it’s normal to wonder if too much intimacy might pose some health risks.

Earlier this year—Valentine’s Day weekend, to be precise—I found myself sitting on the floor of a loft in downtown Los Angeles with eight other adults, learning how to fake an orgasm. We had been told ...

Fun-filled experiences in relationships aren’t just happenstance; they’re something you intentionally create and prioritize to nurture lasting connection. For many couples, it’s easy to become ...