New research finds that AI companions can provide emotional support, intimacy, and personal growth, but they can also erode ...

Falling in love with A.I. is no longer science fiction. A recent study found that one in five American adults has had an ...

“Parallel play works because it honors the truth that love isn’t always dramatic or intense,” said Julie Nguyen, a ...

What’s the first thing that pops into your head when you hear the word intimacy? If your mind went straight to sex, well, I'm right there with you. Sexual intimacy tends to take center stage in ...

Almost every time I speak to a general-public audience about my research on polyamory, someone eventually asks if poly people’s desire for multiple partners means that they don’t really love each ...

Building a lasting relationship requires more than just sharing a living space and daily routines. The foundation of true intimacy lies in meaningful communication that helps partners understand each ...

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 ...

Intimacy is essential for healthy, fulfilling relationships, as it fosters deep emotional, physical, mental, and even spiritual bonds. Yet, many couples unknowingly make mistakes that create distance ...