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

Nowadays, it's hard to find genuine friendship. From childhood friends moving away to college friends not keeping in contact, it's no wonder that many of us take our friendships seriously. With so ...

When I was in high school, I spent a fair amount of time in the principal's office, for reasons which more or less boiled down to “trouble at home” and the fact that I had issues with authority ...

Intimacy is not a destination, but rather an evolving journey. It’s a language we learn, forget, and must continually rediscover. In the landscape of love and eroticism, most couples don't suffer from ...

This article was reviewed by Kelly Brown MD, MBA. Does intimacy relieve stress? And can intimacy help with anxiety? Absolutely. As it turns out, the stress relief-intimacy connection is one that is ...

Is sex during periods safe? Experts explain the medical facts, potential benefits like pain relief and mood boost, possible ...