"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Cuddling is one of the most powerful instruments in your physical touch toolbox. Not only can getting ...

Can staring into someone's eyes change the trajectory of a relationship? Dr. Stan Tatkin says 'yes'. There are days when some of us feel very, very disconnected from our partners. While most of the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Two young people laughing and cuddling A bedtime cuddle with your partner could make a real difference to your feelings of stress ...

Being intimate with another person can be difficult. There’s the emotional barriers, the trust issues, and, of course, the charlie horses. Because cuddling is apparently a prime culprit of the ...

A subtle shift is quietly taking place in studies of teen sexuality. Researchers are finally focusing on sexual pleasure. Until recently, virtually all studies of adolescent lovemaking have focused on ...

There’s something uniquely magical about the early morning hours, a time when the world is quiet, and everything feels fresh and new. For many couples, these serene moments provide the perfect ...

A couple's sleep positions reveal quite a lot about the state of their relationship. While it might seem harmless, our sleeping positions at night, especially in relationships, often say a lot about ...

For some couples, having different nonsexual intimacy preferences can be a strain on the relationship. Here’s how to meet in the middle. By Allison Hope Hugs. Back rubs. Cuddling. Holding hands. There ...

Do you think affection is just “nice to have”? Recent psychological research shows it may be essential to your relationship’s success. Most people probably have a general sense that physical affection ...