Nobody talks about this enough, and the silence has consequences. Older adults are regularly assumed to be past all of this by their doctors, by their adult children, and sometimes by their own ...

"Idea To Ponder" from Intimacy & Desire: "Normal couples have sexual desire problems. Virtually all couples have sexual desire problems sooner or later. Thirty six percent of almost 20,000 people have ...

Here’s why emotional maturity, insight, self-control and communication skills can sometimes mask a deeper fear of closeness. Emotional maturity is often seen as the gold standard of psychological ...

“People think sexuality is just about pleasure, and at its best, sexuality is pleasurable. But it also requires us to be open, exposed and, above all, vulnerable,” says Dorit Bar, a social worker and ...

Imagine feeling deeply connected to the people in your life, knowing that you are understood, valued, and loved for who you are. This sense of connection comes from intimacy—a crucial element in ...

Carley Millhone is a writer and editor based in the Midwest who covers health, women's wellness, and travel. Her work has appeared in publications like SELF, Greatist, and PureWow. Michael MacIntyre, ...