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 ...

Intimacy can be defined as the ability to meet yourself when you are near someone else (aka Into-Me-See). Some therapists distinguish between two types of intimacy: other-validated and self-validated.

For the best experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings. When you get intimate with someone you allow yourself to be vulnerable with them (Image ...

Portia: The Power of Intimacy Three experts weigh on the power of intimacy. Together they share the significance of different types of intimacy. They also give advice on how to gain, keep, and repair ...

This article was reviewed by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD. If you want to protect yourself from intimacy transmitted infections (STIs) and unplanned pregnancies, safe intimacy is an important way to do ...

Here’s why emotional maturity, insight, self-control and communication skills can sometimes mask a deeper fear of closeness.