Tampa (BLOOM) – When it comes to human relationships, intimacy is a key component that fosters deeper connections and emotional bonds. Physical touch, in particular, plays an important role in ...

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

Modern relationships are evolving at the speed of a swipe, leaving many pondering an age-old question: When is the right time to get physical? With shifting societal norms, the decision has become ...

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, ...

Intimacy is much more than a physical connection. It’s a bond built with another person (or even yourself), and though it’s often formed through physicality, that’s not the only way to achieve ...

Intimacy in a romantic relationship is about feeling emotionally connected and supported by your partner, mentally and physically. You share a special and unique bond. Real intimacy involves both ...

The growing trend of softness as a lifestyle has also found its place in how couples express physical intimacy. This virtue of intimacy has inspired a revival of ancient practices where slowness, ...

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 ...

Cancer changes so much more than just your physical health—it also affects your emotions, your relationships, and your sense of self. One of the biggest challenges for survivors and their partners is ...

Growing older is often synonymous with a slew of misconceptions: slowing down, becoming frail, and, most baffling of all, losing interest in intimacy and love. As a specialist in aging and sexuality, ...

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 ...