This article was edited by Kelly Brown MD, MBA. It’s normal to go through periods of low desire, and the amount of intimacy you have with your partner may change over time. But how long is too long ...

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As partners, you're each other's cheerleaders. However, it can feel like you have a gaping hole in your fan club when your relationship is on the rocks. "Forgetting birthdays, anniversaries or ...

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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 ...

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A couples therapist explains how the bedroom shapes intimacy, desire, and emotional connection — and why what feels like ...