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 ...

Although psychologists have studied intimacy for decades, there is no one agreed-upon definition of it. There are two predominant ideas regarding what intimacy is (see Cook, 2014): Following Erik ...

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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 ...

How we see sex and intimacy on screen has profound effects on how we learn to love each other. But, what we see on-screen is based on a myth rather than reality. Dr Orna Guralnik, who hosts the hugely ...

If you want a simply way to boost your relationship on a day-to-day basis, try peppering your texts with emoji. This is the surprising recommendation of a new study by researchers from the University ...

These 4 relationship habits might feel normal when you're young, but they can hurt you later. If you want a strong, lasting partnership, it's worth rethinking these patterns before they do real damage ...

Loneliness is a common experience in relationships, but there are attainable steps to rebuild emotional connection and safety. Feeling lonely while in a relationship is a common experience that can be ...