“Affection deprivation” refers to an inadequacy of emotional warmth, care and nurturing in one’s life, particularly in interpersonal relationships. It occurs when individuals do not receive the ...

Nature versus nurture: A debate that may only be applicable to women when it comes to a love of affection. A new study found a “latent genetic factor” accounting for up to 48% variance in affection ...

Have you ever said “I love you” out of habit, when you weren’t fully feeling it? Or told your partner you had an amazing time in bed when the experience was average? This is called “deceptive ...