This article was reviewed by Martin Miner, MD. Nobody should judge their intimate life by a kitchen timer. But if the period ...

How Long Does Intimacy Last? Nobody should judge their intimate life by a kitchen timer. But if the period between the start of your arousals and cuddle session after the action is shorter than the ...

We often think that sex leads to intimacy, and while this can be true, it's more often the case that it's the other way ...

Couples without emotional intimacy often struggle quietly with disconnection that leaves both feeling unseen. Not every relationship has that effortless closeness where both partners feel fully seen ...

When it comes to relationships, being comfortable is not necessarily the same as sharing emotional intimacy. But if you're in a long-term relationship, how do you maintain closeness over time? In this ...

The idea took root in a moment that was both silly and sincere. Josh Aaron, then a stay-at-home dad in Connecticut, was juggling the usual chaos: diapers, grocery runs, and tightly packed time blocks.

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 ...