Four examples—literary, biographical, autobiographical and contemporary—illustrate the significance of intimacy as a cultural ideal and why, despite our deep longing for it, intimacy remains elusive ...

We often think that sex leads to intimacy, and while this can be true, it's more often the case that it's the other way ...

Although psychologists have studied intimacy for decades, there is no one agreed-upon definition of it. There are two predominant ideas regarding what intimacy is (see Cook, 2014): Following Erik ...

Can YouTube videos be intimate? ASMR video content may very well show that they can be. ASMR is a non-scientific term that stands for ‘Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response’, which specifically refers ...

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

With so many things to do in a day and only so many hours to do them in, it’s not uncommon to feel the flame of desire in your relationship start to wane among the more mundane aspects of your daily ...

When I was younger, I based my worth on how wanted I was by a lover or potential partner. I was preoccupied with romantic prospects. This makes sense, given that we’ve been overfed the idea that ...

Some couples seem to have a quiet closeness that doesn’t need constant explanation. It shows up not just in grand gestures, but in the small, everyday ways they interact with each other. These pairs ...

When couples engage in open communication about their sexual desires and needs, they unlock a multitude of benefits for their relationship. First and foremost, it strengthens both the emotional and ...

Intimacy versus isolation refers to a stage of development in young adulthood. During this time, a person develops close friendships and a love relationship, both of which are intimate. When this does ...

L'Esprit Créateur, Vol. 44, No. 1, Esthetics of Intimacy / Esthétiques de l'intime (Spring 2004), pp. 9-26 (18 pages) ...