Marriage, an intimate and enduring partnership, thrives on openness and vulnerability. Interestingly, one aspect of vulnerability that often goes unexamined is physical nudity within the privacy of ...

When it comes to dating, first impressions are critical. Many people believe that a kiss on the first date is a sign of a good connection. However, there is an emerging perspective that suggests ...

Marriages have their ups and downs. This is a normal part of being married to someone for several years. One major downside a married couple may experience is a lack of intimacy, whether emotional or ...

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 ...

That’s what my new column Dear Dr. V is all about — real people sharing their intimate dilemmas in love, sex and relationships, and me helping them make sense of it all. Each week, I’ll respond to one ...

Here’s why vacation sex can be such a game-changer in a marriage, and how to make the most of it, according to research. To the dismay of many long-term couples who wish otherwise, intimacy with a ...

DEAR ANNIE: I have been married to my spouse for two decades and in a committed relationship with him for 23 years. We are parents to a 17-year-old son. While our relationship is characterized by ...

Dear Annie: I married my best friend 19 years ago, but we have known each other for nearly 40. Our shared history runs deep. We have weathered life’s highs and lows together, raised children, ...