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 ...

People may still want connection, but find themselves avoiding it, postponing it, or feeling detached during it, without ...

That feeling of being known by someone, without saying a word? That’s intimacy, and a new book from Dr. Justin Garcia says it’s oxygen for your relationships.

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A cancer diagnosis changes many parts of life. Conversations often focus on treatment plans, test results, and physical recovery. What is discussed far less is how cancer affects intimacy and sexual ...

From long-distance adult toys to intimate texting and sending romantic love letters, there are many creative ways to maintain intimacy when you and your partner are miles apart. In this guide, you’ll ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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