Sexual intimacy is one of the central elements in a romantic relationship. It helps the couple bond while keeping the desire alive. For both men and women, according to some studies, having a higher level of intimacy tends to be associated with having higher levels of sexual desire. Feeling and expressing intimacy in different stages of a relationship is also affected by biochemical reactions in the brain. To find out more, please read our previous post: “Hormones behind sexu

In the early stages of a relationship, our body hormones play a very important role in building intimacy - from first attraction to how we r