This article was reviewed by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD. If you want to protect yourself from intimacy transmitted infections (STIs) and unplanned pregnancies, safe intimacy is an important way to do ...

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 ...

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

Earlier this year—Valentine’s Day weekend, to be precise—I found myself sitting on the floor of a loft in downtown Los Angeles with eight other adults, learning how to fake an orgasm. We had been told ...

This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. Menopause often brings changes to vaginal comfort and natural lubrication, which can make intercourse painful. While this experience can feel ...

Living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can be disruptive and painful. As the name implies, it affects your gastrointestinal (GI) tract, and the symptoms include, but are not limited to, diarrhea ...

Research reveals how this often-overlooked emotional technique creates deeper bonds than physical intimacy alone When most people hear the word “intimacy,” their minds immediately jump to physical ...

When people hear the word “intimacy”, they often think it’s all about sex. But it goes beyond that. When people hear the word intimacy, sex is usually the first thing that comes to mind. And honestly, ...