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That feeling of being known by someone, without saying a word? That’s intimacy, and a new book from Dr. Justin Garcia says it’s oxygen for your relationships.

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If even you ever figured out why, despite everyone thinking you should, you still remain single, this might actually make sense. The truth is, the pressure of our previous experiences childhood ...

The American Psychological Association has linked prolonged stress to lower desire and reduced interest in partnered intimacy. When your body doesn’t feel safe, it doesn’t open up easily. This isn’t ...

Many people silently endure their fears, often burdened by the shame and embarrassment of admitting to certain phobias, especially those related to sensitive topics like sex and intimacy. One ...