This article was reviewed by Mike Bohl, MD. How soon can a woman be ready again after pleasure? The answer depends on a mix of physical, emotional, and situational factors. While it’s often said that ...

Recent research found that the desire for romance and intimacy in relationships doesn't decrease for older adults. In fact, many older adults view a lack of intimacy as a "deal breaker" in a new ...

This pair-bonding pattern emerged around the same time as bipedalism, a trait that itself encouraged intimacy. “Face-to-face coitus was now possible,” Garcia writes—which rendered the act more ...

The majority of older adults do not agree that companionship is more important in a long-term relationship than intimate ...

A recent study published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior suggests that an openness to sugar relationships relates to ...

In-depth interviews with women and experts reveal how stigma, silence, and outdated beliefs undermine sexual health after menopause, and what strategies can help women thrive in this transformative ...

In my own experience, and after talking to many clients and friends, I’ve determined that girls and women tend to have three experiences with sex: trauma, performance, or intimacy. Trauma: Almost ...