Sex scenes on film may appear seamless, but behind the camera, they’re meticulously crafted by intimacy coordinators aiming to reshape Hollywood’s approach to the work. Once a fledgling role, intimacy ...

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 ...

Michelle Williams worked with an intimacy coordinator on the show Dying for Sex. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. For a bit of ...

Earlier this year—Valentine’s Day weekend, to be precise—I found myself sitting on the floor of a loft in downtown Los Angeles with eight other adults, learning how to fake an orgasm. We had been told ...

Dear Eric: I am a 50-year-old woman who reconnected with a 41-year-old man I dated years ago. Before we moved in together, the physical intimacy slowed, becoming maybe once a week to every other week.

Is Being in an Intimateless Marriage Common? This article was reviewed by Kelly Brown MD, MBA. So, here you are, asking a question you never thought you’d ask in those early days of marital bliss: My ...

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 ...

Many couples see intimacy as a "nice to have" in relationships. It's sweet when it's there, but not essential. This is especially true after the honeymoon period wears off. As a sex therapist and ...

Tension: We crave authentic connection while simultaneously using digital interfaces that train us to expect intimacy without the discomfort it requires. Noise: Wellness culture frames digital ...

Research has shown that obesity can be an underlying cause of both psychosocial and physical functioning and can be a consequence of disorders, comorbidities, and negative social attitudes that ...