Avoiding conversations about intimacy is more common than most people realize. It’s not usually because something is wrong — it’s because intimacy touches vulnerable places. Fear of saying the wrong thing, h...

Intimate gifts can be tricky. When done well, they feel meaningful, personal, and deeply caring. When done poorly, they can feel awkward, impersonal, or even stressful — for both the giver and the receiver. ...

Valentine’s Day often comes with a lot of expectations — about romance, intimacy, and how the day is supposed to look. For many couples, that pressure can quietly take the place of connection. Instead of fee...

If desire has felt harder to access lately, you’re not alone — and you’re not broken. One of the most common reasons intimacy changes over time has very little to do with attraction or connection. It has eve...

When people talk about intimacy, they often focus on chemistry, communication, or physical connection. While those elements matter, there’s something even more foundational that often goes unspoken: emotiona...

When we think about intimacy, we often focus on communication, emotional connection, and trust. Those things matter deeply. But there’s another foundational element that doesn’t get talked about enough — com...

At the beginning of a new year, it’s easy to fall into the trap of setting big, ambitious goals for ourselves — including our relationships and our sex lives. “More connection.” “More passion.” “More time.” ...