The study of what people communicate by standing closer, or farther away, is called Proxemics. Combined with the study of body language (known as Kinesics) and touch (called Haptics), it is an ...

My human sexuality class includes an online discussion feature. Every Friday I post a question to the forum. Students receive participation points if they post answers by Monday. They are encouraged ...

Four examples—literary, biographical, autobiographical and contemporary—illustrate the significance of intimacy as a cultural ideal and why, despite our deep longing for it, intimacy remains elusive ...

Here’s why emotional maturity, insight, self-control and communication skills can sometimes mask a deeper fear of closeness. Emotional maturity is often seen as the gold standard of psychological ...