FOR MANY MEN, intimacy has long been synonymous with physical closeness. If you were "intimate" with someone, it meant you'd had sex. But intimacy has undergone a rebrand, and is now thought of as ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Cuddling is one of the most powerful instruments in your physical touch toolbox. Not only can getting ...

At The Gentle Barn, thousands pay each year to do "cuddle therapy" with live turkeys. So I tried it, ahead of Thanksgiving.

Imagine that you're cozying up with your romantic partner on the couch. Maybe you're watching a movie or the fire crackling. You're holding hands. Hugging. Just lying in each other's arms. Sound nice?

Those of us who are both cat and dog parents know that our pets are naturally affectionate—it’s just a given. But another fur baby—or should I say feather baby—that loves to shower their parent with ...