Here’s why emotional maturity, insight, self-control and communication skills can sometimes mask a deeper fear of closeness.

When you first enter into a relationship, intimacy tends to come easily. You want to know everything there is to know about your partner and they want to know everything there is to know about you.

We often think that sex leads to intimacy, and while this can be true, it's more often the case that it's the other way ...

Before embarking on the journey of a romantic relationship, it’s imperative to navigate its terrain with caution, ensuring compatibility, trust, and safety—particularly when contemplating intimacy.

Building and maintaining intimacy in a relationship requires dedicated effort and understanding. While many couples share deep love, they often struggle to connect on more profound levels. Intimacy ...

A fatal weekend shooting in Cornwall, Ont., is shedding a stark spotlight on a segment of the population whose experience of ...

Few human endeavors are as rewarding and potentially frightening as acts of intimacy. In Robert Sternberg's triad of love—passion, intimacy, commitment—the intimacy stage of a relationship ...

Most drug treatments on the market today target inflammation, but a new approach may be needed. aquaArts studio/E+ via Getty Images Asthma is a common, serious and difficult-to-manage chronic health ...

A study by researchers at Mass General Brigham highlights the opportunity for orthopedic surgeons to play a critical role in ...

There are tons of ways to be intimate with your partner, including having a really good, deep conversation. In fact, talking to your partner is one of the best ways to truly get to know them and ...

Smadar Samson met a group of women who had become homeless after leaving abusive relationships, while she was doing volunteer work in homelessness outreach. Some had children in tow, others had ...