New research suggests that physical intimacy may help speed up wound healing ...

DEAR ANNIE: I married my best friend 19 years ago, but we have known each other for nearly 40. Our shared history runs deep. We have weathered life’s highs and lows together, raised children, ...

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, ...

Does your relationship rely on physical intimacy?

Making a move and increasing physical intimacy in a romantic relationship can be a confusing and stressful process. On one hand, daters may worry about trying to get physical too soon and making their ...

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 ...

When a dear friend told me a few weeks ago that she and her spouse had been deeply intimate the night before, I naturally assumed that she was referring to good sex, which also helped explain her ...

Imagine you and your partner writing down physical intimacy wishes on small folded notes and placing them in a jar, then taking turns to pick one to guide the night. This is one memorable way to gift ...

Marriages have their ups and downs. This is a normal part of being married to someone for several years. One major downside a married couple may experience is a lack of intimacy, whether emotional or ...