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 ...

Whether you’re feeling stuck in a rut or simply want to future-proof your love life, this is your practical guide to keeping ...

Experiential intimacy is all about the shared experiences, like private inside jokes or memories that have a special meaning ...

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 ...

What is intimacy? Is it a feeling, specific actions, non-verbal communication, how physically close you are, a personality trait, or sexual activities? Intimacy is not a static “thing” that exists in ...

Sex scenes on film may appear seamless, but behind the camera, they’re meticulously crafted by intimacy coordinators aiming to reshape Hollywood’s approach to the work. Once a fledgling role, intimacy ...

Emotional intimacy is a cornerstone for healthy and connected relationships and is related to our overall happiness and emotional health. While there are several common types of intimacy, such as ...

This article was reviewed by Kelly Brown MD, MBA. Does intimacy relieve stress? And can intimacy help with anxiety? Absolutely. As it turns out, the stress relief-intimacy connection is one that is ...

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 ...