The qualitative study interviewed 50 women and 50 men who use online dating platforms. Participants were eager for passion as well as companionship.

The majority of older adults do not agree that companionship is more important in a long-term relationship than intimate ...

Older adults say sexual intimacy remains central when starting romantic relationships, challenging stereotypes that desire fades with age.

A study by the University of New Hampshire challenges common assumptions about aging and intimacy, revealing that many single ...

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 ...

Gen Z dating shows rising dismissive attachment, situationships, and emotional distance influenced by dating apps and fear of vulnerability.

Professional women are experimenting with AI companionship—and it may reveal deeper frustrations with today’s dating landscape.

You care about him deeply and the idea of losing that closeness terrifies you. Attraction has many forms, and feeling emotionally in love with a guy best friend while lacking physical desire doesn’t ...

The “ick” might feel like a simple turn-off, but could there be a deeper issue at play? Here are two signs it might be rooted in a fear of intimacy. You know that feeling when everything seems fine ...

Except instead of gifts and affection, you get...someone else’s trauma!