If you’re looking to deepen your bond with your partner, you might want to focus on building recreational intimacy. Like love languages, there are a number of different forms of intimacy to help ...

How Important is Intimacy in a Relationship? This article was reviewed by Kelly Brown MD, MBA. Intimacy doesn’t just feel good — it’s also a sign of a healthy relationship. Couples who have regular ...

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 ...

For many, sex is fun and pleasurable—but it's also pretty important to human existence. Sexual pleasure can play a key role in nurturing healthy relationships and, ultimately, extending your lifespan.

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, ...

Sex and cancer recovery Read ahead to know how intimacy supports emotional health reduces stress and how patients can safely reconnect during and after treatment Learn safe ways to navigate sex during ...

Struggling with sex and intimacy while living with chronic illness? Columnist Marisa Zeppieri offers some valuable insight that can help.

Stress and anxiety, be they temporary or ongoing, can significantly influence a couple’s emotional connection and level of sexual activity, with both positive and negative effects. While things like ...

This article was reviewed by Mike Bohl, MD. How much intimacy is too much? Between the achy muscles and the rehydration breaks, it’s normal to wonder if too much intimacy might pose some health risks.