This article was reviewed by Kelly Brown MD, MBA. Does intimacy relieve stress? And can intimacy help with anxiety? Absolutely. As it turns out, the stress relief-intimacy connection is one that is ...

Here’s why emotional maturity, insight, self-control and communication skills can sometimes mask a deeper fear of closeness. Emotional maturity is often seen as the gold standard of psychological ...

When beleaguered couples come to my office for counseling, it’s usually helpful to start the therapeutic ball rolling by empathizing with the couple‘s presenting complaints and to duly compliment them ...

When we mention health, we tend to think about food, exercise, or stress reduction. But sexual health is another big factor in our well-being overall. It is, unfortunately, often overlooked or ...

When we think about intimate relationships, most of us think first of intimacy between partners or friends. Personal intimacy is a state in which two individuals are able to let down their outer ...