At first you and your partner were sucking face and ignoring how completely obnoxious you were when it came to public displays of affection. Physical intimacy fueled by passion defined those early ...

Even though physical affection in our relationships is a largely indicator of health and closeness, a survey conducted by LELO and Talker Research argues that nearly 25% of people want “a break” from ...

In today’s hyper-connected world, where physical intimacy often becomes routine, many couples are discovering an unexpected path to deeper connection – planned periods of abstinence. This approach, ...

Keeping the flame of intimacy alive in relationships takes more than just being together. Many couples unknowingly sabotage their connection through everyday habits and behaviors. These silent ...

In the study, "Intranasal Oxytocin and Physical Intimacy for Dermatological Wound Healing and Neuroendocrine Stress," published in JAMA Psychiatry, researchers conducted a double-blind, randomized, ...

Marriages have their ups and downs. This is a normal part of being married to someone for several years. One major downside a married couple may experience is a lack of intimacy, whether emotional or ...

The first, and probably most well-known form of intimacy is sexual. As you can probably guess, this can be achieved through engaging in sexual actions with another party. But physicality isn’t the ...

Intimacy—that feeling of closeness, connectedness, and togetherness shared between people—is one of the most important and rewarding components of a healthy romantic relationship. When I work with ...