A growing number of single women are taking control of their intimate lives through intentional goal-setting, marking a shift in how they approach relationships and personal satisfaction. This ...

Although radical honesty can come from a place of good intentions, it can also be so destabilizing that there is no emotional safety and closeness left behind.

The moment when a relationship shifts toward intimacy represents one of the most significant transitions two people can experience together. This delicate phase requires careful consideration, open ...

People seek out romantic relationships for different reasons. In doing so, they often make decisions and trade-offs about what they want in a partner. They may also have different stories about love ...

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 ...

Relationships are a journey; almost everyone strives for a healthy, fun and loving one. With social media, the qualities of a good relationship are pretty well-known: words like "trust," ...

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 ...