Intimacy disorder affects how people connect emotionally and physically with others in close relationships. While it’s not an official diagnosis in the DSM-5, mental health professionals see it as a ...

Is Being in an Intimateless Marriage Common? This article was reviewed by Kelly Brown MD, MBA. So, here you are, asking a question you never thought you’d ask in those early days of marital bliss: My ...

Why emotional intimacy matters in relationships and simple ways to build deeper trust, connection, and real communication ...

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 ...

Many couples see intimacy as a "nice to have" in relationships. It's sweet when it's there, but not essential. This is especially true after the honeymoon period wears off. As a sex therapist and ...

Marriages have their ups and downs. This is a normal part of being married to someone for several years. One major downside a married couple may experience is a lack of intimacy, whether emotional 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 ...

Source: "Bruce Rolff, 123RF' 'Man in white suit with face hidden by green apple, used with permission.' Hungering for sexual intimacy? If this hunger exists within ...