BACKGROUND Sexual dysfunction following prostate cancer (PC) treatment often results in sexual avoidance and a loss of sexual intimacy, which can lead to relationship distress. This review aims to evaluate six studies intended to address relational and sexual intimacy following PC treatment and discuss methodological concerns which may help produce more effective interventions. METHODS Electr...

Intimacy usually involves the body. Its dependence on and the difficulties in transcending this are explored by discussing some of the problems those with neurological impairment have in this regard. These impairments are considered in relation to intimacy with one’s own body, with others and with the world. Intimacy is also often expressed through touching, and work on the neural basis for the...

This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of communication skills training on improving marital intimacy and reducing conflicts among young couples using a cognitive behavioural therapy approach. Data were collected from sample 20 in Iran who selected by purposive sampling method. To select them, first, they had complete at least 2 years marriage and, second, should be willing voluntarily ...

Background: Intimacy is one of the basic and psychological needs couples a motivating factor in their sexual participation. Objectives: To determine impact couple therapy based on relationship enrichment approach intimacy function consulting healthcare centers. Methods: This research was quasi-experimental study performed 60 referring to Comprehensive Health Centers southeast Iran 2020. The ins...

Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic may affect sexual intimacy and have implications for overall well-being. Objectives This study comprised two main objectives: 1) To explore the influence of on older couples’ intimacy; 2) assess how during influences mental health. Methods sample this qualitative consisted 391 participants (between 65 87 years age). Results For first objective, semi-structured...

INTRODUCTION Power imbalances within sexual relationships have significant implications for HIV prevention in sub-Saharan Africa. Little is known about how power influences the quality of a relationship, which could be an important pathway leading to healthy behavior around HIV/AIDS. METHODS This paper uses data from 448 heterosexual couples (896 individuals) in rural KwaZulu-Natal, South Afr...