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 ...

What’s the first thing that pops into your head when you hear the word intimacy? If your mind went straight to sex, well, I'm right there with you. Sexual intimacy tends to take center stage in ...

When you first enter into a relationship, intimacy tends to come easily. You want to know everything there is to know about your partner and they want to know everything there is to know about you.

The cultural narrative around relationship success often emphasizes significant moments: elaborate date nights, thoughtful gifts, and carefully planned vacations. However, relationship scientists are ...

Intimacy is essential for healthy, fulfilling relationships, as it fosters deep emotional, physical, mental, and even spiritual bonds. Yet, many couples unknowingly make mistakes that create distance ...

The moment when a relationship shifts toward intimacy represents one of the most significant transitions two people can experience together. This delicate phase requires careful consideration, open ...