The American Psychological Association has linked prolonged stress to lower desire and reduced interest in partnered intimacy ...

At first you and your partner were sucking face and ignoring how completely obnoxious you were when it came to public ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. The “desire gap” refers to differences in the level of sexual and affectionate ...

Learning the intricacies of human relationships often involves more than just an exchange of love and affection. Sometimes, the dynamics tilt towards power plays, manifesting in subtle yet impactful ...

As couples move into their 40s and 50s, marriages are tested by shifting priorities, health changes, and evolving family ...

As important as physical touch is for relationship well-being, new research suggests that feeling aligned may matter more ...

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 around.

When it comes to maintaining a strong and passionate connection in a relationship, many couples focus primarily on the sexual aspect. While sexual intimacy is undoubtedly important, there’s another, ...

Dealing with a loss of love and romantic intimacy in a marriage or any other long-term relationship can be disorienting and derail everyday life. It’s not only hard for the partner on the receiving ...

Intimacy findings Analyses then focused on physical intimacy measured in daily life through ecological momentary assessment. Models predicting healing between 24 hours and seven days after wounding, ...