This article was reviewed by Mike Bohl, MD. You’ve probably heard of the “three-date rule” — or maybe even the five-date one — when it comes … ...

Is Being in an Intimateless Marriage Common? This article was reviewed by Kelly Brown MD, MBA. So, here you are, asking a question you never thought you’d ask in those early days of marital bliss: My ...

The moment when a relationship shifts toward intimacy represents one of the most significant transitions two people can experience together. This delicate phase requires careful consideration, open ...

Dear Readers: Letter writer “Single By Choice” asked for advice relating to his choice to swear off dating after an erectile dysfunction diagnosis. Many responses poured in. What struck me about every ...

This article was reviewed by Kelly Brown, MD. What is healthy intimate life:? The answer may be different for every person, but there are some key elements that everyone seems to agree on. Healthy ...

Some of the most painful moments in relationships stem from subtle communication habits that protect instead of connect. Here are two that can slowly push partners apart. Emotional distance in ...

In my more than four decades practicing relationship therapy, I have spent many hours observing these interactions, and I've come to understand that there is a crucial missing piece that stops ...

My mentor Professor Garth Fletcher has a new book out, co-written with three of the other smartest minds in relationships research. It's called The Science of Intimate Relationships, and is an ...

Even though they're usually pitted at two different points on the spectrum of romantic love, according to a study from the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, emotional connection and ...

The mercury continues climbing across the United States, and relationship experts report a corresponding surge in couples seeking innovative ways to maintain intimacy during sweltering summer months.

Older adults say sexual intimacy remains central when starting romantic relationships, challenging stereotypes that desire fades with age.