A recent study published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior provides new insights into how our sense of smell and feelings of ...

Intimacy in a relationship is not just about physical closeness—it is about feeling alive, content, and, at the same time, ...

When people approach love like a balance sheet, demanding that every favor be repaid, their satisfaction tends to decline ...

What is intimacy? Is it a feeling, specific actions, non-verbal communication, how physically close you are, a personality trait, or sexual activities? Intimacy is not a static “thing” that exists in ...

Navigating the delicate balance between personal space and intimacy in relationships can be challenging yet rewarding. Understanding the importance of both elements is key to fostering a healthy and ...

According to research on relational conflict and reconciliation, emotional pain tends to trigger one of two responses: a ...

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 edited by Kelly Brown MD, MBA. It’s normal to go through periods of low desire, and the amount of intimacy you have with your partner may change over time. But how long is too long ...

Cancer can put a strain on intimate relationships. Treatments for cancer and the disease itself may cause changes in sexual desire and function. If your physical appearance has changed, you may feel ...

In today's Dear Annie column, Annie Lane offers advice to a man in his 70s who is noticing the lack of intimacy with his wife ...

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 ...