What comes to mind when you hear the word intimacy? Is it sex? For most people it is. "Being intimate" has somehow become a polite way of talking about sex, and yet sex and intimacy are not synonyms.

Intimacy in a relationship is not just about physical closeness—it is about feeling alive, content, and, at the same time, ...

Aging and intimacy are not incompatible. Relationships evolve with time just as bodies do. The myths and realities of aging have created an industry rich with people offering a fix to stop or slow ...

Key points Close relationships confer life's greatest rewards: Physical and mental health. Our reasons for choosing to be in close relationships are crucial to their quality and durability. Loneliness ...

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 ...

A cancer diagnosis isn't just devastating for the patient. Research shows cancer is known to cause a high rate of divorce. To prevent breakups, Cancer Treatment Centers of America is helping couples ...

Can you have intimacy after prostate removal? Yes. It just might feel a little different. Recovery takes time, and everyone heals at their own pace. Some changes in intimate function are common after ...

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When Louise Duffy decided to leap into transformative health care, her journey led her to the Erdem Hospital in Istanbul. What awaited her was a state-of-the-art medical procedure and an experience ...

The deal inducts these workers into the union’s health and pension plans and establishes minimum wage rates and overtime ...