As important as physical touch is for relationship well-being, new research suggests that feeling aligned may matter more ...

I was used to casual touch and missed it when my 19-year relationship ended, and we divorced. Platonic touch between my friends and me became important when I was touch-starved. My dogs also help me ...

Touch deprivation is a real problem. Here’s how to navigate it and protect your mental health. Touch starvation, also known as touch deprivation or “skin hunger,” refers to experiencing a chronic lack ...

Affectionate touch, such as hugging, holding hands, kissing, or cuddling, is a way of expressing fondness, love, and support in our intimate relationships. It has been well documented that ...

Every woman dreams of a softer ending; grandchildren's arms wrapped around her, a long-awaited trip with her partner when the house finally quiets, and the freedom to embrace without worrying who ...

Sensate focus is a sex therapy technique for exploring the sensations of touch and improving physical intimacy between partners. Dr. William Masters and Virginia Johnson developed sensate focus in the ...

Intimacy in a romantic relationship is about feeling emotionally connected and supported by your partner, mentally and physically. You share a special and unique bond. Real intimacy involves both ...

We’ve all heard that intimacy is central to the health of most long-term romantic relationships. But what is it exactly? And how do we cultivate more of it? Researchers have found that in the context ...

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 ...