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 ...

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 ...

As a Counseling Intern at Enhancing Intimacy, I see individuals and relational units seeking to enhance their sense of connection, navigate conflicts effectively, and build trust and vulnerability in ...

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 ...

If you live long enough, you kind of figure out that lust, love and marriage might be three different experiences. Think of it this way: Love is when nobody else matters; lust is when nobody else ...

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 ...

Do your intrusive thoughts about taboos shake the trust your partner has in you? How can couples coping with intrusive sexual or violent thoughts achieve intimacy in their marriages? How can we have ...

DEAR ABBY: I’m in a sexless 25-year marriage. It was not always this way, but any intimacy has been over for more than a decade. My wife’s libido has waned, which I understand. What she does do is ...

DEAR ABBY: I’m in a sexless 25-year marriage. It was not always this way, but any intimacy has been over for more than a decade. My wife’s libido has waned, which I understand. What she does do is ...