This article was reviewed by Kelly Brown MD, MBA. Does intimacy relieve stress? And can intimacy help with anxiety?

Don’t put conversations about sex on hold; change the script and communicate, University of Minnesota researcher Kristen Mark says.

Learning each other's love languages, dedicating time for each other, and going on date are a few ways to reignite the spark.

You’re here because you have questions about intimacy and aging. Whether you’re experiencing changes in function, navigating new relationships, or simply curious about what intimacy looks like in ...

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 ...

In West Africa, daily life often involves multiple layers of responsibility: extended families to care for, long hours of ...

Talking about your experiences, emotions, and goals with your partner can help build emotional intimacy. Small gestures of appreciation, shared laughter, and exploring new activities can also ...

The bedroom silence that settles over many marriages can feel deafening. When physical intimacy dwindles to fewer than 10 times annually, couples find themselves navigating uncharted territory that ...

Blood pressure medications help protect your heart, but they can sometimes affect intimacy by altering blood flow patterns throughout the body. This common side effect often goes undiscussed in ...