We’ve all heard that intimacy is central to the health of most long-term romantic relationships. But what is it exactly? And how do we cultivate more of it? Researchers have found that in the context ...

Imagine feeling deeply connected to the people in your life, knowing that you are understood, valued, and loved for who you are. This sense of connection comes from intimacy—a crucial element in ...

What’s the first thing that pops into your head when you hear the word intimacy? If your mind went straight to sex, well, I'm right there with you. Sexual intimacy tends to take center stage in ...

In the age of social media, it feels like there’s a term for legit everything relationship-related nowadays. Because of this, you probably have (many!) questions about all the types of relationships ...

For the best experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings. When you get intimate with someone you allow yourself to be vulnerable with them (Image ...

A lack of intimacy can really kill a relationship. But what counts as intimacy varies greatly from one couple to the next. One thing we can all agree on, however, is that the closeness and trust that ...

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 ...

Cultivating emotional intimacy in marriage makes me think of a road trip. Having a destination is essential, but the journey is where adventure lies. My wife and I love a good road trip. I could tell ...

Taking a look at different types of intimacy within liveness. Abby Khoury is a Media Production major with a Sports Media minor at CU Boulder. She is originally from Connecticut. While living in ...