During the holidays, couples can purposefully explore different forms of intimacy in ways that everyday life rarely allows. According to consultant psychologist James Bosse, when intimacy is nurtured, ...

Heart failure changes many aspects of life, but intimacy doesn’t have to disappear. Maintaining physical connection boosts emotional health, reduces stress and strengthens partnerships – benefits that ...

Better sleep, less stress, stronger immune system — are these the results of a better diet? Exercise? It’s just “good sex.” Psychologist and Emory University professor Candice Hargons, who holds a ...

You’re here because you have questions about intimacy and aging. Whether you’re experiencing changes in function, navigating new relationships, or simply curious about what intimacy looks like in ...

The moment when a relationship shifts toward intimacy represents one of the most significant transitions two people can experience together. This delicate phase requires careful consideration, open ...

This article was reviewed by Mike Bohl, MD. How much intimacy is too much? Between the achy muscles and the rehydration breaks, it’s normal to wonder if too much intimacy might pose some health risks.

Few human endeavors are as rewarding and potentially frightening as acts of intimacy. In Robert Sternberg's triad of love—passion, intimacy, commitment—the intimacy stage of a relationship ...

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 ...