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The Psychology of: Intimacy Many confuse Intimacy with just SEX but in actuality it shows in many forms and different types of relationships. The most common type of intimacy is physical but there is also mental, emotional, and spiritual. Intimacy is defined as togetherness and closeness; researchers suggest months without wanted physical touch can have adverse health impacts like increased anxiety, depression, and trouble sleeping. Lack of physical intimacy can also lead to touch starvation, which can contribute to loneliness, isolation, and even compromise your immune system.