Relationships with real people can involve rejection, awkwardness, time and emotional labor. But in the ‘goonverse,’ desire ...

AI responds with more patience and empathy than humans often do. That contrast should worry us. Half of teens use AI chatbots for companionship. They're choosing safety over authenticity. We're ...

A study by the University of New Hampshire challenges common assumptions about aging and intimacy, revealing that many single adults aged 60 to 83 continue to prioritize sexual activity in their ...

Berlinale hit “Truly Naked” bets on intimacy, not porn. “Porn is very much like WWE. It’s the fantasy that pays the bills. They get in the ring, fight and bleed. But it’s all fake,” adult performer ...

As someone who is in need of relationship advice, I sat down with sociology professor Kathryn Lively, who teaches a course designed for would-be romantics: WGSS 33.07: “Love, Romance, Intimacy and ...

Lee Schulman’s term “pedagogical solitude” captures a pervasive problem in academic teaching: many of us teach in isolation, with few opportunities for intellectual or creative exchange with fellow ...

In his book The Intimate Animal, sex and relationships researcher Justin Garcia says people have miscalculated their need for human intimacy, which is the real issue at the root of the loneliness ...

Ian Kerner is a licensed marriage and family therapist, writer and contributor on the topic of relationships for CNN. His most recent book is a guide for couples, “So Tell Me About the Last Time You ...

Here’s why emotional maturity, insight, self-control and communication skills can sometimes mask a deeper fear of closeness. Emotional maturity is often seen as the gold standard of psychological ...

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 ...

The deal inducts these workers into the union’s health and pension plans and establishes minimum wage rates and overtime rules. By Katie Kilkenny Labor & Media Reporter Intimacy coordinators now have ...