Intimacy stands as a cornerstone in every relationship, fostering emotional bonds and physical proximity between partners. Yet, even with dedication and effort, couples may face hurdles along their ...

Intimacy disorder affects how people connect emotionally and physically with others in close relationships. While it’s not an official diagnosis in the DSM-5, mental health professionals see it as a ...

Maintaining a connection with your partner requires intention and effort. It’s more than just a desire to be a good partner.

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 ...

Sextimacy is the effort to find emotional intimacy through sex. I use the term to facilitate communication in therapy because other generalizations-- promiscuous, fast, wild, hooking-up--miss the ...