Intimacy

#AskGottman: Sex Answers

The Gottman Institute

The Gottman Institute answers your questions about sex, lovemaking, and communication on this installment of #AskGottman.

Talking about sex is more intimate than having sex

Zach Brittle, LMHC

Turns out, the most important part of cultivating a healthy sex life is talking about a healthy sex life.

How To Share Compassion & Empathy in Intimate Conversation

Ellie Lisitsa

Try these techniques in your own relationship. The results may surprise you.

Dr. Gottman’s 3 Skills (and 1 Rule!) for Intimate Conversation

Ellie Lisitsa

Protect your relationships from unnecessary stressors and weather the storms that come by making emotional connection a priority.

Homework Assignment: Have Great Sex

Ellie Lisitsa

It had been a while since we last discussed sex on the blog, and as Dr. Gottman recommends making a habit of talking about the subject, we decided it was time to share this quizwith you on Wednesday!

Love Quiz: What Is The State of Your Sex Life?

Ellie Lisitsa

Take the following quiz to assess the quality of sex, romance, and passion in your relationship.

The Digital Age: Building Intimacy

Ellie Lisitsa

Be close even when you're far away.

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