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

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 ...

Intimacy in a relationship is a deep and personal connection that transcends physical proximity. It is the emotional, mental, and often physical closeness that partners share, allowing them to feel ...

How Important is Intimacy in a Relationship? This article was reviewed by Kelly Brown MD, MBA. Intimacy doesn’t just feel good — it’s also a sign of a healthy relationship. Couples who have regular ...

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

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 ...

When you first enter into a relationship, intimacy tends to come easily. You want to know everything there is to know about your partner and they want to know everything there is to know about you.

Depression is one of the most common mental health issues, touching the lives of millions around the world. While most people are familiar with the emotional, cognitive, and physical symptoms of ...

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

Somehow, we've already passed April. And yes, I know, people are always making inane comments like, “Can you believe it’s almost/already [insert name of month]?” But April carries special significance ...