What’s emerging isn’t a rejection of desire, but a refinement of it. Intimacy is being approached with more intention and ...

Intimacy belongs in friendships and platonic relationships too. Essentially, intimacy in platonic relationships, or platonic love, is non-sexual intimacy. A heightened sense of platonic intimacy is ...

Building intimacy in a relationship is a complex process and believe it or not, there are many different types of intimacy. Intimacy with another person requires self awareness, compassion and ...

Here’s why emotional maturity, insight, self-control and communication skills can sometimes mask a deeper fear of closeness.

We often think that sex leads to intimacy, and while this can be true, it's more often the case that it's the other way ...

What comes to mind when you hear the word intimacy? Is it sex? For most people it is. "Being intimate" has somehow become a polite way of talking about sex, and yet sex and intimacy are not synonyms.

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 ...

After-intimacy hygiene plays a key role in sexual health. Here are essential do’s and don’ts one should follow for safe ...

Is sex during periods safe? Experts explain the medical facts, potential benefits like pain relief and mood boost, possible ...