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When it comes to improving libido, the best advice — the advice that is truly evidence-based — tends to be rather unsexy: Get ...

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As a metaphor for intimacy, searching for a deep connection in the dark is a recipe for short-term, and certainly a long-term, disaster. Why? Because instead of turning the lights down, we need ...

A lack of intimacy is a reason why so many people feel unfulfilled in their relationships. But the good news is that couples can positively affect the level of intimacy they have with their partners.

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Sexual dysfunction is a common side effect of antipsychotics, but it doesn’t have to be permanent. Learn about causes, switching meds, and restoring intimacy.