This article was edited by Kelly Brown MD, MBA. It’s normal to go through periods of low desire, and the amount of intimacy you have with your partner may change over time. But how long is too long ...

This article was reviewed by Kelly Brown, MD. Whether you played a sport in high school, college or even at the professional ...

This article was reviewed by Kelly Brown, MD. Better intimacy: every man’s white whale. It’s true that even the best lovers among us always have room for improvement — that’s why all your favorite ...

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 ...

Something quietly shifted in relationships over the last decade, and most people didn't notice it happening until they were ...

Even though physical affection in our relationships is a largely indicator of health and closeness, a survey conducted by LELO and Talker Research argues that nearly 25% of people want “a break” from ...

Jayla and Mark are a high-functioning couple. They developed a strong connection in law school, partly over priding themselves on being so-called type-A personalities, as they are both highly driven, ...

Four examples—literary, biographical, autobiographical and contemporary—illustrate the significance of intimacy as a cultural ideal and why, despite our deep longing for it, intimacy remains elusive ...