Several studies explore the link between eye contact and intimacy. If you do want to use it as a sexual tool to get in the mood, eye contact can induce arousal. But even if you just want to feel ...

We often think of exercise as a way to burn calories or tone our muscles. And it does! But its benefits go far beyond the purely aesthetic. When you move, your body releases endorphins, those ...

Intimacy versus isolation refers to a stage of development in young adulthood. During this time, a person develops close friendships and a love relationship, both of which are intimate. When this does ...

What’s the first thing that pops into your head when you hear the word intimacy? If your mind went straight to sex, well, I'm right there with you. Sexual intimacy tends to take center stage in ...

Intimacy—that feeling of closeness, connectedness, and togetherness shared between people—is one of the most important and rewarding components of a healthy romantic relationship. When I work with ...

Emotional intimacy means feeling close, supported, and trusted while openly sharing thoughts and feelings. It can improve relationship quality, commitment, and well-being. Emotional intimacy and ...

The first, and probably most well-known form of intimacy is sexual. As you can probably guess, this can be achieved through engaging in sexual actions with another party. But physicality isn’t the ...

Ian Kerner is a licensed marriage and family therapist, writer and contributor on the topic of relationships for CNN. His most recent book is a guide for couples, “So Tell Me About the Last Time You ...