Marriage, an intimate and enduring partnership, thrives on openness and vulnerability. Interestingly, one aspect of vulnerability that often goes unexamined is physical nudity within the privacy of ...

When it comes to dating, first impressions are critical. Many people believe that a kiss on the first date is a sign of a good connection. However, there is an emerging perspective that suggests ...

That’s what my new column Dear Dr. V is all about — real people sharing their intimate dilemmas in love, sex and relationships, and me helping them make sense of it all. Each week, I’ll respond to one ...

What is intimacy? Is it a feeling, specific actions, non-verbal communication, how physically close you are, a personality trait, or sexual activities? Intimacy is not a static “thing” that exists in ...

Marriages have their ups and downs. This is a normal part of being married to someone for several years. One major downside a married couple may experience is a lack of intimacy, whether emotional or ...

Here’s why vacation sex can be such a game-changer in a marriage, and how to make the most of it, according to research. To the dismay of many long-term couples who wish otherwise, intimacy with a ...

Recent research found that the desire for romance and intimacy in relationships doesn't decrease for older adults. In fact, many older adults view a lack of intimacy as a "deal breaker" in a new ...

At first you and your partner were sucking face and ignoring how completely obnoxious you were when it came to public displays of affection. Physical intimacy fueled by passion defined those early ...

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 ...