Health & Sexuality InfointimacyIntimacy, or special closeness with another person, can be sexual, emotional, or both.Explore intimacy content Filters Filter intimacy Content Filter by topic Ableism Bipoc (Black, Indigenous, And People Of Color) Black / African American Body Positivity Consent Disability Feminism Gender-Based Violence Healing From Abuse Lesbian Lgbtqia+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, And Asexual) Mental Health Patriarchy Racism Relationships Self-Advocacy Sexual Abuse Sexual Activity Sexual Arousal Sexual Assault Sexual Desire Sexual Violence Sexualities, Gender, And Relationships Shame Social Media Trauma Filter by theme Sexuality & Aging Sexuality & Disability Show 9 Results Clear All ResourcesReadHow Does Dementia Affect Sex and Intimacy? FAQs about how dementia can affect sex and intimacy. FAQs about how dementia can affect sex and intimacy. ResourcesListenAudre Lorde Reads "Uses of the Erotic: The Erotic as Power" A video recording of Audre Lorde reading her historical and powerful essay, "The Uses of the Erotic: The Erotic as Power." A video recording of Audre Lorde reading her historical and powerful essay, "The Uses of the Erotic: The Erotic as Power." Stories & ConversationsWatchDealing with Low Sexual Desire Levels While motherhood decreased SA’s desire to have sex, communicating with her husband and redefining what sex looks like for their relationship has been helpful. While motherhood decreased SA’s desire to have sex, communicating with her husband and redefining what sex looks like for their relationship has been helpful. Stories & ConversationsReadHow Past Sexual Abuse or Violence Affects Relationships How does experiencing violence or sexual abuse affect our intimate relationships? The conversation below is excerpted from an online discussion on relationships, identity, and sexuality. How does experiencing violence or sexual abuse affect our intimate relationships? The conversation below is excerpted from an online discussion on relationships, identity, and sexuality. Stories & ConversationsReadBeing in a Relationship When You Don’t Like Your Body "Almost every girl I knew complained about her body—about her stretch marks, the size of her hips, her breasts, her thighs. I always kept quiet. I was chubby and felt like if I complained, I wouldn’t get the reassurance that so many girls were looking for." "Almost every girl I knew complained about her body—about her stretch marks, the size of her hips, her breasts, her thighs. I always kept quiet. I was chubby and felt like if I complained, I wouldn’t get the reassurance that so many girls were looking for." Stories & ConversationsReadMedia Representations of “Ideal” Relationships Do you see yourself reflected in the media? Do you see relationships that mirror your own? How does the representation you see affect your sense of self? Do you see yourself reflected in the media? Do you see relationships that mirror your own? How does the representation you see affect your sense of self? Stories & ConversationsReadDefining and Expressing Intimacy What does intimacy look like? What do we need to be intimate with someone? What role does intimacy play in our relationships? What does intimacy look like? What do we need to be intimate with someone? What role does intimacy play in our relationships? ResourcesReadA Disabled Person's Guide to Talking With Your Partner(s) About Sex Disabled writer Carrie Kaufman created this excellent guide for disabled people who want help communicating sexually with their partners. Disabled writer Carrie Kaufman created this excellent guide for disabled people who want help communicating sexually with their partners. ResourcesReadThe Science of Saving Your Sex Life: On Desire, Arousal, and Pleasure Emily Nagoski debunks some myths about desire, arousal, and pleasure that get in the way of sexual satisfaction. Emily Nagoski debunks some myths about desire, arousal, and pleasure that get in the way of sexual satisfaction.