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.

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 ...

How do you boost intimacy? You find out what the two of you already know about each other and what you already know how to do—and do it better and more often. You can find out a lot about yourselves ...

Navigating the delicate balance between personal space and intimacy in relationships can be challenging yet rewarding. Understanding the importance of both elements is key to fostering a healthy and ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Dear Eric: I am a 50-year-old woman who reconnected with a 41-year-old man I dated years ago. Before we moved in together, the physical intimacy slowed, becoming maybe once a week to every other week.

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

Feeling taken for granted by your partner? You might be experiencing the ‘resentment gap’, says counsellor Emma Page. Here’s ...

At these retreats in places like Costa Rica, California and the Berkshires, you’ll learn how to express your desires, enhance intimacy and build self-confidence. By Caren Osten Gerszberg Fifteen years ...