Four examples—literary, biographical, autobiographical and contemporary—illustrate the significance of intimacy as a cultural ideal and why, despite our deep longing for it, intimacy remains elusive ...

A growing number of single women are taking control of their intimate lives through intentional goal-setting, marking a shift in how they approach relationships and personal satisfaction. This ...

Some couples seem to have a quiet closeness that doesn’t need constant explanation. It shows up not just in grand gestures, but in the small, everyday ways they interact with each other. These pairs ...

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 around.

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 ...

Do your intrusive thoughts about taboos shake the trust your partner has in you? How can couples coping with intrusive sexual or violent thoughts achieve intimacy in their marriages? How can we have ...