Long-Distance Relationships: How Couples Build Intimacy When Miles Get in the Way

Maintaining intimacy in a long-distance relationship is about more than scheduling calls—it requires intentional attention to desire, boundaries, and emotional safety. Written by a licensed psychotherapist and AASECT-certified sex therapist, this in-depth guide explores evidence-informed ways couples can stay sexually connected across distance using communication, digital intimacy, and trust—without minimizing the real challenges of being apart.