Conscious touch is a form of sex magic that offers connection, pleasure, and closeness without the hookup spiral.

I was used to casual touch and missed it when my 19-year relationship ended, and we divorced. Platonic touch between my friends and me became important when I was touch-starved. My dogs also help me ...

This research-backed technique invites you to rediscover your spouse through sensation, attunement and shared vulnerability—beyond expectations. In the dynamics of marriage, intimacy manifests in ...

As important as physical touch is for relationship well-being, new research suggests that feeling aligned may matter more than having identical needs. Physical touch is widely believed to be one of ...

Struggling with sex and intimacy while living with chronic illness? Columnist Marisa Zeppieri offers some valuable insight ...

When it comes to maintaining a strong and passionate connection in a relationship, many couples focus primarily on the sexual aspect. While sexual intimacy is undoubtedly important, there’s another, ...

When a dear friend told me a few weeks ago that she and her spouse had been deeply intimate the night before, I naturally assumed that she was referring to good sex, which also helped explain her ...

During the holidays, couples can purposefully explore different forms of intimacy in ways that everyday life rarely allows. According to consultant psychologist James Bosse, when intimacy is nurtured, ...

I was in a relationship and married for 19 years. During that time, I got very used to having someone physically around. Something that surprised me when we unexpectedly divorced this year was how ...