In his book “The Intimate Animal,” sex and relationships researcher Justin Garcia says people have miscalculated their need ...

At first you and your partner were sucking face and ignoring how completely obnoxious you were when it came to public ...

That feeling of being known by someone, without saying a word? That’s intimacy, and a new book from Dr. Justin Garcia says it’s oxygen for your relationships.

Almost every time I speak to a general-public audience about my research on polyamory, someone eventually asks if poly people’s desire for multiple partners means that they don’t really love each ...

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 ...

The cultural narrative around relationship success often emphasizes significant moments: elaborate date nights, thoughtful gifts, and carefully planned vacations. However, relationship scientists are ...

Fearing intimacy and avoiding closeness in relationships is the norm for about 17% of adults in Western cultures. As many readers understand, it can be crazy-making and even infuriating to feel ...

This article was edited by Kelly Brown MD, MBA. It’s normal to go through periods of low desire, and the amount of intimacy you have with your partner may change over time. But how long is too long ...

According to award-winning psychologist Dr. Candice Nicole Hargons, an imbalance in household chores can negatively impact both relationships and intimacy. When one partner consistently carries more ...

Why is financial intimacy important? What are common obstacles to achieving financial intimacy? How can couples begin fostering financial intimacy? How does financial intimacy relate to overall ...

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 ...