Vulnerability in a relationship means opening up to your partner and sharing your true self. Here are the benefits — and tips to take the leap.

It’s no secret that poor body image causes tremendous psychological distress for a large proportion of women. Men certainly also struggle with body image concerns. However, studies show that as many ...

Stress, particularly when chronic, is associated with many negative health consequences. An effective way to reduce stress and lower cortisol (the “stress hormone”) involves physical contact—be it in ...

Touch starvation, also called touch deprivation or skin hunger, refers to the longing for physical connection. Experts share how it impacts your health.

Dr. Kristin Neff guides in a short practice in self-compassionate touch. Scroll down for transcript. Summary: Dr. Kristin Neff guides us through various practices of self-compassionate touch, such as ...

The time has come for you to sit down with your partner and have a serious discussion about the state of your relationship. The connection between you has become a ticking time bomb. Entering these ...

The Journal of Sex Research, Vol. 54, No. 7 (September 2017), pp. 862-876 (15 pages) Women with female sexual problems (FSP) are more likely than unaffected women to demonstrate negative appraisals, ...