This article was edited by Kelly Brown MD, MBA. It's normal to go through periods of low desire, and the amount of intimacy you have with your partner may change over time. But how long is too long ...

Relationships between people of different ethnic or racial backgrounds have become increasingly common. Research indicates that more adolescents and young adults are entering into inter-ethnic ...

Intimate partner sexual abuse affects victims deeply, causing pain, shame, and terror. For domestic abusers, sex is about domination more than pleasure. Over time ...

How Important is Intimacy in a Relationship? This article was reviewed by Kelly Brown MD, MBA. Intimacy doesn’t just feel good — it’s also a sign of a healthy relationship. Couples who have regular ...

For the past three years, I have had the pleasure of teaching the course "Psychology of Relationships" to eager students yearning to learn about the nature of human relationships, and hopeful to glean ...

Even though they're usually pitted at two different points on the spectrum of romantic love, according to a study from the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, emotional connection and ...

This article was reviewed by Mike Bohl, MD. You’ve probably heard of the “three-date rule” — or maybe even the five-date one — when it comes to having intimacy. But the truth is, there’s no universal ...

With heart disease as the leading cause of death worldwide, there is growing recognition that recovery is not only physical but also emotional and social. A new study shows that strong and supportive ...