Ending a significant relationship is never an easy thing. For starters, people in an intimate relationship imagine that life will always include that one special person. After all, it takes a huge ...

This article was reviewed by Kelly Brown, MD. What is healthy intimate life:? The answer may be different for every person, but there are some key elements that everyone seems to agree on. Healthy ...

When you hear the word ‘intimacy’, you probably start conjuring ~sexy~ images. And why wouldn’t you? Intimacy is key in a healthy, successful relationship. But sexual intimacy is not the only kind of ...

You're here because you have questions about intimacy and aging. Whether you're experiencing changes in function, navigating new relationships, or simply curious about what intimacy looks like in ...

The moment when a relationship shifts toward intimacy represents one of the most significant transitions two people can experience together. This delicate phase requires careful consideration, open ...

That’s what my new column Dear Dr. V is all about — real people sharing their intimate dilemmas in love, sex and relationships, and me helping them make sense of it all. Each week, I’ll respond to one ...

As important as physical touch is for relationship well-being, new research suggests that feeling aligned may matter more than having identical needs. Physical touch is widely believed to be one of ...

Generalization caveat: Not all men are afraid of relationships, but many men are terrified of them. Before I get into the reasons why they're so afraid, let me first address the question of whether ...

Intimacy is the foundation of a happy and emotionally healthy relationship. When intimacy issues go unaddressed, it becomes difficult to build the deep connection required for lasting love. Over time, ...

Relationships between people of different ethnic or racial backgrounds have become increasingly common. Research indicates that more adolescents and young adults are entering into inter-ethnic ...