The majority of older adults do not agree that companionship is more important in a long-term relationship than intimate ...

If you’re looking to deepen your bond with your partner, you might want to focus on building recreational intimacy. Like love languages, there are a number of different forms of intimacy to help ...

This article was reviewed by Mike Bohl, MD. You’ve probably heard of the “three-date rule” — or maybe even the five-date one — when it comes … ...

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 ...

of single adults aged 60-83 consider sexual intimacy essential to romantic relationships, challenging asexual aging stereotypes.

A study by the University of New Hampshire challenges common assumptions about aging and intimacy, revealing that many single ...

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, ...

Stress and anxiety, be they temporary or ongoing, can significantly influence a couple’s emotional connection and level of sexual activity, with both positive and negative effects. While things like ...

This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. Key Takeaways: Painful intercourse, or dyspareunia, is common during ...

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 ...