Intimacy is the foundation of a happy and emotionally healthy relationship. When intimacy issues go unaddressed, it becomes ...

When you’re swiping on dating apps, the one thing you’re looking for is a true connection. Not two-sentence conversations that seem to fizzle in an instant, but rather, genuine chats and flirty banter ...

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 ...

Here’s why emotional maturity, insight, self-control and communication skills can sometimes mask a deeper fear of closeness.

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 ...

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 ...

Love transcends diagnoses. People of all neurotypes, whether on or off the spectrum, are fully capable of being in meaningful relationships. It has been long established that love transcends medical ...