through the ups and downs of life, you need non-sexual ways to be intimate with your spouse or partner to carry your relationship forward. while it is great to have amazing, passionate sex, you can strengthen your relationship by regularly indulging in the below non-sexual intimacy touches. while hot kisses are often talked about, a kiss on the forehead is enough to make your partner feel happy and safe in a second. stroking your partner’s hair is a great way …

intimacy is defined as having a close familiarity or friendship; closeness. oftentimes intimacy is confused with sex and the two are not necessarily synonymous. so it is important to identify you and your partner’s love languages, to help build a better relationship through nonsexual intimacy. music is a great way to connect with someone and build intimacy without sex. this simple exchange will deepen your connection and leave you feeling warm and fuzzy. finding ways to incorporate non-sexual touch throughout …

cuddling feels amazing with the right person, and there’s a scientific reason for the pleasant sensation. for people who are simply refraining from having sex with other people but enjoy self-love, a goodnight kiss can be powerful mind candy for your intimate solo time. candlelight, delicious food (prepared by someone else), cocktails, and loving conversation is the longtime recipe for a romantic date. cave people likely paired off and stepped away from the pack for a fireside snuggle on a …

there are many other lovely ways to feel connected and close to your partner. take into consideration the daily discussions, rituals, and bonding moments you share with your partner on a day-to-day basis. stoke the fires between you by sending each other off warmly with a lingering kiss and a long embrace. when your partner reaches for you, it feels good to be seen and wanted. keep each other’s positive characteristics and attributes in the forefront of your minds. accept …

so, to celebrate the fact that sex comes in lots of different shapes and forms, we’ve rounded up a selection of non-penetrative sex ideas to get you started. alternatively, you can use sex toys to stimulate parts of your partner’s body other than their genitals, says kate moyle, a psychosexual and relationship therapist and host of the sexual wellness sessions podcast. “you can combine the massage with ice cubes to mix up hot and cold temperatures,” kate explains, “and it …