According to relationship experts, the best guidance here comes with understanding the differences between deep, intimate friendship (or platonic intimacy) and deep, intimate situationships (or ...

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 ...

As a sex and sexuality professor, one of the most frequently asked questions I receive from those in long-term relationships involves some version of “How do I keep passion alive?” It’s natural at the ...

Few moments in life feel as destabilizing as betrayal or deceit in a relationship. Betrayal isn’t just an emotional wound. It strikes at the very heart of trust and shared reality. When deception ...

This article was reviewed by Mike Bohl, MD. How soon can a woman be ready again after pleasure? The answer depends on a mix of physical, emotional, and situational factors. While it’s often said that ...

Don’t let bipolar disorder create distance between you and your partner — here’s how to nurture intimacy with care and intention. Developing strong relationships based on trust, honesty, love, and ...

Building trust in a relationship is key to creating a deep emotional and physical connection. One fun, lighthearted way to foster that trust is through games designed to enhance communication, ...

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 ...