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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

How Long Does Intimacy Last? Nobody should judge their intimate life by a kitchen timer. But if the period between the start of your arousals and cuddle session after the action is shorter than the ...

Research has shown that obesity can be an underlying cause of both psychosocial and physical functioning and can be a consequence of disorders, comorbidities, and negative social attitudes that ...

Tension: We crave authentic connection while simultaneously using digital interfaces that train us to expect intimacy without the discomfort it requires. Noise: Wellness culture frames digital ...