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 ...

Intimate relationships depend on couples’ mental health and emotional well-being. When these two closely intertwined aspects of life are not aligned, it can impact a person’s ability to develop and ...

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 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 it comes to maintaining a strong and passionate connection in a relationship, many couples focus primarily on the sexual aspect. While sexual intimacy is undoubtedly important, there’s another, ...