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 ...

In today’s hyper-connected world, where physical intimacy often becomes routine, many couples are discovering an unexpected path to deeper connection – planned periods of abstinence. This approach, ...

Even though physical affection in our relationships is a largely indicator of health and closeness, a survey conducted by LELO and Talker Research argues that nearly 25% of people want “a break” from ...

DEAR ANNIE: I have been married to my spouse for two decades and in a committed relationship with him for 23 years. We are parents to a 17-year-old son. While our relationship is characterized by ...

Keeping the flame of intimacy alive in relationships takes more than just being together. Many couples unknowingly sabotage their connection through everyday habits and behaviors. These silent ...

A rental car company owner who blackmailed an idol couple with footage of physical intimacy has received a prison sentence. On October 18, sources in the legal industry reported that Judge Gong Woo ...

When people in a relationship have similar interests in some of the same activities, they will typically experience a ...

24% of Americans want a break from sexual activity, and half have already taken extended breaks averaging six months 30% believe romance is dead, while 69% of single Americans are content being single ...

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 ...

Intimacy—that feeling of closeness, connectedness, and togetherness shared between people—is one of the most important and rewarding components of a healthy romantic relationship. When I work with ...

Dear Annie: I have been married to my spouse for two decades and in a committed relationship with him for 23 years. We are parents to a 17-year-old son. While our relationship is characterized by ...