The bedroom silence that settles over many marriages can feel deafening. When physical intimacy dwindles to fewer than 10 times annually, couples find themselves navigating uncharted territory that ...

The “ick” might feel like a simple turn-off, but could there be a deeper issue at play? Here are two signs it might be rooted in a fear of intimacy. You know that feeling when everything seems fine ...

There are many types of anger, and it helps to figure out what type you’re expressing. A deep, subconscious fear of intimacy can rear its ugly head, showing up in response to a relationship that is ...

This article was reviewed by Kelly Brown, MD. Better intimacy: every man’s white whale. It’s true that even the best lovers among us always have room for improvement — that’s why all your favorite ...

People can avoid intimacy in their sexual dynamic by employing all sorts of avoidance methods, Noor says. “They’ll turn the ...

Is Being in an Intimateless Marriage Common? This article was reviewed by Kelly Brown MD, MBA. So, here you are, asking a question you never thought you’d ask in those early days of marital bliss: My ...

That’s what my new column Dear Dr. V is all about — real people sharing their intimate dilemmas in love, sex and relationships, and me helping them make sense of it all. Each week, I’ll respond to one ...

Have you ever felt suddenly repelled by someone you were previously attracted to? It might be the way they chew, the way they laugh, or even just a random comment that triggers a shift in your ...

Marriages have their ups and downs. This is a normal part of being married to someone for several years. One major downside a married couple may experience is a lack of intimacy, whether emotional or ...

Intimacy disorder affects how people connect emotionally and physically with others in close relationships. While it’s not an official diagnosis in the DSM-5, mental health professionals see it as a ...