Let's Talk Intimacy (Page 4)

Amber Brooks

By: Amber Brooks

Editor: Lillian Castro

Updated:

Ahh, intimacy. The very heartbeat of relationships. Below, we explore not only the meaning but also the significance of intimacy in relationships.

Our goal is to educate readers on how to maintain, deepen, and rebuild emotional and physical closeness throughout the lifecyle of their relationship. And that includes trust building, bonding, and vulnerability.

Intimacy isn’t one-dimensional, meaning it isn’t just about sex. Our expert articles explore the many facets of intimacy, giving readers the tools to water and grow every part at every stage of their romantic partnership.

These articles focus on how partners can promote rapport to create secure, enduring bonds. Our content offers practical guidance to help couples put what they learn about intimacy into action and understand its role in improving connection.

Find that romantic spark and never let it burn out with the help of our guides. Our experts also offer tips about intimacy in the digital world, including hot topics like sexting and AI companionship.

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What Our Experts Say:

91.
Casual BDSM: 6 Ways to Do It Right
Julian Wolf

Julian Wolf

BDSM doesn't have to be formal, play doesn't have to be within the confines of a serious relationship, and there is nothing wrong with being a "weekend warrior." Casual BDSM, much like casual sex, can be satisfying and fun when done right. There are two major types of play dynamics: egalitarian and non-egalitarian. Casual play can fall into either category, as everything is negotiable. 1. No one has to "be the...

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5 Essential Tips for Your First Time
loveisrespect

loveisrespect

So you’ve decided to have sex for the first time ever. Maybe you’re feeling a bit nervous. You might have a lot of questions like: What should I expect? What will it feel like? Will it be awkward? We get it. Having sex for the first time can be a little intimidating, and it’s totally normal to feel this way! While everyone’s experience will be different, we have some tips that will help make your first time...

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3WISHES’ 4 Tips for a Sexier Sex Life
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

The 411: If you really want to spice things up in the bedroom, there's no better site to turn to than 3WISHES.com, a premier online retailer that specializes in exclusively-designed, boutique-style lingerie.  Halloween is known as a time to bring out your wild side, but sexy outfits and role playing deserve more than just one day. And 3WISHES.com knows that! Caron Spatola, CEO and founder of 3WISHES.com As a...

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7 Crazy Celebrity Kisses We Still Don’t Understand
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

Celebrity couples may come and go, but their noteworthy moments of affection will live in infamy. Here's a look at seven of the strangest displays of love. 7. Angelina Jolie and Billy Bob Thornton Angelina Jolie has since cleaned up her act, but back in the day, she was famous for her aggressively public displays of affection. Jolie and Billy Bob Thornton were the celebrity couple train wreck we couldn’t look away...

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Elizabeth Marie

Elizabeth Marie

With the premiere of "Fifty Shades of Grey" right around the corner (Feb. 13, or Galentine's Day, to be exact), let's take a deeper look at the plot, the characters, the popularity of the books and how it all compares to reality.

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3 Important Things to Remember When Your Relationship Has Changed
Randy Mitchell

Randy Mitchell

I recently read that Nicholas Sparks filed for divorce after 25 years of marriage. He and his wife have several children together, and he has often credited her as an inspiration for his novels. From outside appearances, they seemed like the perfect couple. What I think their separation represents is that even the most in-sync couples can grow apart. The question is: what can be accomplished to keep your...

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Why I’m Defending People Who Have Anal Sex (Like Me!)
Arden Leigh

Arden Leigh

Recently I came across an article posted on the UrbanDater written by a woman who just doesn't believe women can actually enjoy anal sex. She even insinuates that articles written in praise of the amazing orgasms women can sometimes experience from anal penetration may actually be written by men propagating a falsehood in the hopes of encouraging more women to spread their cheeks for the dicks of men everywhere. She...

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Dr. Brad Sagarin: The Real Effects BDSM Has on Relationships
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

TL;DR: For more than 15 years, Dr. Brad Sagarin, a psychology professor at Northern Illinois University, has used his innovative research to identify the positive aspects of BDSM.  He may have a background in computer science, but Dr. Brad Sagarin knows a thing or two about bondage, dominance, sadism and masochism. And as an esteemed professor of psychology at Northern Illinois University, he's able to share...

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9 Kisses We Wish We Could Forget
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

There are some kisses that stay with us forever, often when we wish they wouldn't. Nothing could remove these images from our brains, but at least we can laugh about them, right? 1. Wedding Day You know, your wedding day probably isn't the best time to debut your tonsil hockey career. Your friends, family and the Internet would all be a bit better off if you'd practiced first. 2. On Stage It's exciting to win an...

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How to Air Your Dirty Laundry (And 2 Topics You HAVE to Discuss)
Rachel Dack

Rachel Dack

There are several facts of life that are unavoidable: We all have a past. We all have experienced great pain. We all have intimate details about ourselves that are difficult to share with others. We all have made mistakes and had moments we were not proud of. These essential truths may equate to what some commonly call “dirty laundry” in the dating and relationship world.  The expression "airing your dirty...

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Lube Shopping: 4 Things Every Senior Woman Must Know
April Braswell

April Braswell

Most women over 50, whether or not they are post-menopausal, find they need a personal lubricant for sharing senior intimacy. Even if your body produced enough lubrication for your bedroom antics in your 40s, your female body changes in your 50s. What do you want to consider when selecting a lubricant for your bedroom? 1. Only buy from trusted sources  It's best to buy your lubricant at a retail store or through a...

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6 Most Savvy Sexologists
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

You may think you're an A+ lover, but there's always more to learn, especially when it comes to what these sexperts can share with you. These six are the savviest sexologists we know, and we're sure they can teach you a thing or two about sex, love, dating, relationships and everything in between! Jocelyn...

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103.
12 First Kisses We’ll Never Forget (GIF Style!)
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

If only real life could be like television or the movies. Our own first kisses might be charming in their own way, but it's these on-screen kisses that had us on the edge of our seats. 12. Ross and Rachel - "Friends" Episode seven of season two is when Ross found out about Rachel's feelings for him. The sexual tension had been building all along, and this episode had us holding our breath over what was going to...

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104.
5 (Critical) Things to Consider Before Having a Threesome
Brian Rzepczynski

Brian Rzepczynski

Did you see the latest DatingAdvice.com study that reports gay Americans are three times more likely to have a threesome? What are your thoughts, and why do you think that is? Is it because gay men are more liberal and uninhibited when it comes to sexual activity? Is it because we don’t have norms around sexuality like our heterosexual counterparts that we have to follow and therefore dance to the beat of our own...

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105.
The 2 Essential Sex Toys Every Lesbian Needs
Mary Gorham Malia

Mary Gorham Malia

Yes, this is my opinion. The chief of the Lesbian Global Tribe may disagree with me, but I think toys are great and every lesbian should learn to enjoy a couple of them. Which ones? Let’s talk… 1. A great vibrator Little Ms. Clitoris really can enjoy a great vibrator, and there are some nights when that vibrator can move things along like nothing else can. You should always keep it ready! What makes for a great...

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106.
15 Aphrodisiac Foods You’ll Love (In Multiple Ways)
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

What do we all love more than food? Food that helps us make love. These 15 aphrodisiacs will leave you satisfied in more ways than one - time to hit up the grocery store! 15. Chili Peppers Your heart is racing, your palms are sweating and your blood is rushing through your body - did you eat a pepper, or are you ready to jump somebody's bones? You can really "spice things up" with some chilies as your body mimics...

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107.
The 9 Best Dirty Jokes of All Time
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

Why get your buddies together to share the best filthy jokes they know when you've got the internet? The World Wide Web is home to some rather risque humor, and we've found the best of it. Compiled for your entertainment, be warned that these scandalous jokes are not for the faint of heart - only those with a dirty sense of humor will be able to enjoy them! 1. Seven Inches I was sitting on my own in a restaurant...

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108.
Can 15 Minutes of Post-Coital Cuddling Help Your Relationship?
Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews

New research from the University of Toronto Mississauga suggests cuddling after sex helps couples find their way to a more satisfying relationship and even a better sex life. The report found how a couple interacts after sex can be a powerful predictor for how they view their partner, their relationship and even the quality of sex. The study is titled “Post-Sex Affectionate Exchanges Promote Sexual and Relationship...

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109.
Show Her the Love With These Simple Tips
Robert Rodriguez

Robert Rodriguez

Whether you're dating or in a relationship, making your woman feel loved is key. It is the gateway that will open up everything else in your life. There are many different ways to accomplish this. The following tips are some of the most effective and best ways to make your woman feel loved. 1. Listen to her Listening to her is a great way to make her feel loved because it shows you care about her point of view. As...

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110.
This Intro to BDSM Is So Good It Hurts
Katie B.

Katie B.

Consider this a very brief introduction to BDSM, often called kink. BDSM stands for: Bondage/Discipline Domination/Submission Sadism/Masochism BDSM relationships, or kinky relationships, may or may not coincide with open/ethically nonmonogamous relationships. You will find because BDSM relationships require a great deal of explicit communication and negotiation, partners in those relationships have...

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Pucker Up! 6 Best Blogs for Kissing, Smooching & Everything in Between
C. Price

C. Price

A kiss is just a kiss, but you’ll remember these blogs for how well they celebrate the idea. Kissing can be communication or art. Kissing can even represent the whole human experience. Our six best kissing blogs were selected for their style, substance and selection of simply the best in locking lips. Kiss...

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April Braswell

April Braswell

As a baby boomer couple, you might have read magazine and newspaper articles depicting the majority of women over the age of 50 have started menopause. But what if your senior mate is over 50 and still hasn't reached menopause? It’s nothing to fret about, but her being premenopausal does have an impact on your relationship, especially in the bedroom. If you’re a boomer guy, you may even have avoided reading any of...

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113.
6 Ways to Make a Better Sex Tape Than Kim Kardashian
Katie B.

Katie B.

Who out there likes to watch themselves have sex? (Who doesn't?) Closet mirrors, mirrors on the ceiling, bathroom mirrors - all are prime looking places to get more turned on during a solo, partnered or group sexual encounter. What's the next step after mirrors? Recording, of course! Not only do you get the thrill of being recorded, but you get the ability to watch your session over and over later on. Mirrors are...

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114.
8 Reasons to Accept His Booty Text
Sarah Cooper

Sarah Cooper

Another Tuesday night, another late night booty text from that guy you met at Home Depot. To accept or not accept? That is the question. The answer to that question is - yes! Here are eight reasons to accept his booty text. 1. Reward him for minimizing pointless conversation. You've got to respect a man who respects your time. He’s not wasting minutes of your life with a phone call, asking how you are when he really...

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115.
He Has No Desire for Sex. What If His Libido Doesn’t Return?
Brian Rzepczynski

Brian Rzepczynski

Reader Question: I’ve been with my current boyfriend for a little more than six months. He is HIV positive and I love him. When it comes to the bedroom, he tells me he’s tired from working all day. Alternatively, if I try to come on to him, I usually get pushed away. He tells me his HIV meds take away his desire to have sex. What if his libido doesn’t return? Maybe he’s just not sexually attracted to me. We...

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116.
Hotwifing and Cuckolding: An Insider’s Guide
Katie B.

Katie B.

Need someone for hotwifing and cuckolding? Give NaughtyCharm.com's free trial a go. It's our experts' #1 choice for sensual fun. Hotwifing and cuckolding are styles of ethical non-monogamy that both emphasize a woman having sexual and/or erotic relationships and encounters outside of her primary partnership to the enjoyment of both herself and her primary male partner. Hotwifing Isn't About Humiliation, While...

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117.
Bottoms Up! Can Two Bottoms Make a Relationship Work?
Brian Rzepczynski

Brian Rzepczynski

Question: Can two bottoms in a monogamous gay relationship make it work? The answer to this...a resounding yes! But this will also depend on what you put into the relationship, as well as the attitude that goes along with it. I recently wrote an article about top/top couple pairings. It’s quite interesting to me the increase in questions that have been coming in about the viability of top/top and bottom/bottom...

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118.
How to Make Yourself Squirt
Karen Foster

Karen Foster

Squirting is considered to be the holy grail of female orgasms. While some people may think it is weird or gross for a girl to squirt, there are many others that find this type of orgasm to be incredibly hot. If you are ready and willing to take your orgasms to a higher level, here are a few things you can try to get yourself to squirt. 1. Work with a partner. If you have never squired before, then you may want to...

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119.
Help! My Boyfriend is Selfish in Bed
Manny Cosme

Manny Cosme

You love your boyfriend more than anything and can't imagine life without him. Things are generally good between you...except when it comes to sex. You hate to admit it, but it's just not satisfying to you. He's a bit selfish in bed, wanting you to do all of the work to please him, which you don't mind since you enjoy his body. But when it comes to your turn, he's less than enthusiastic about returning the favor....

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120.
Having Problems in the Bedroom?
April Braswell

April Braswell

While your bedroom forays may be daily, many couples over 50 find intimacy has changed and are looking for some practical help. Guys, you’ve likely noticed the firmness and your performance vitality is not what it used to be in your 20s. This goes for gay men and straight men alike. For most mature men, much of your identity as a man is wrapped up with this, so not only are you feeling diminished in the bedroom,...

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Amber Brooks

By: Amber Brooks

Editor-in-Chief

Amber Brooks is the Editor-in-Chief at DatingAdvice.com. When she was growing up, her family teased her for being "boy crazy," but she preferred to think of herself as a budding dating and relationship expert. As an English major at the University of Florida, Amber honed her communication skills to write clearly, knowledgeably, and passionately about a variety of subjects. Now with over 1,800 lifestyle articles to her name, Amber brings her tireless wit and relatable experiences to DatingAdvice.com. She has been quoted by the Washington Times, Cosmopolitan, The New York Post, and AskMen, among others.

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