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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Romantic relationships are built on a foundation of intimacy. New research shows how sharing deep emotions with your partner can strengthen this foundation.

The “ick” might feel like a simple turn-off, but could there be a deeper issue at play? Here are two signs it might be rooted in a fear of intimacy. You know that feeling when everything seems fine ...

The idea took root in a moment that was both silly and sincere. Josh Aaron, then a stay-at-home dad in Connecticut, was juggling the usual chaos: diapers, grocery runs, and tightly packed time blocks.