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 ...

Research reveals how this often-overlooked emotional technique creates deeper bonds than physical intimacy alone When most people hear the word “intimacy,” their minds immediately jump to physical ...

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 ...

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 ...

When people hear the word “intimacy”, they often think it’s all about sex. But it goes beyond that. When people hear the word intimacy, sex is usually the first thing that comes to mind. And honestly, ...

This article was reviewed by Kelly Brown MD, MBA. Does intimacy relieve stress? And can intimacy help with anxiety? Absolutely. As it turns out, the stress relief-intimacy connection is one that is ...

Relational maturity means meeting your partner at eye level. Believing you’re more or less emotional is often a clever way to ...

Living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can be disruptive and painful. As the name implies, it affects your gastrointestinal (GI) tract, and the symptoms include, but are not limited to, diarrhea ...

Emotional intimacy is a cornerstone for healthy and connected relationships and is related to our overall happiness and emotional health. While there are several common types of intimacy, such as ...

Tension: We crave authentic connection while simultaneously using digital interfaces that train us to expect intimacy without the discomfort it requires. Noise: Wellness culture frames digital ...