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 ...

Emotional intimacy is a cornerstone for healthy and connected relationships and is related to our overall happiness and emotional health. While there are several common types of intimacy, such as ...

It's just a three letter word. A three letter word that undoubtedly has you simultaneously curious, introspective and possibly defensive. Then there's this word: Intimacy. Yikes. A lot more complex ...

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 ...

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, ...

Can you have intimacy after prostate removal? Yes. It just might feel a little different. Recovery takes time, and everyone heals at their own pace. Some changes in intimate function are common after ...

It can also erode your confidence and desire to explore intimacy with a partner, leading to a sense of loss or uncertainty in your relationship. “Many individuals affected by Peyronie’s disease ...