Aesthetic Intimacy: What It Is & Why It Matters In Relationships

When it comes to intimacy, the word itself evokes feelings of closeness and vulnerability—most often in relation to emotions or sex. While those are two of the most powerful types of intimacy, they’re not the only kind. According to clinical sexologist and psychotherapist Kristie Overstreet, Ph.D., LPCC, LMHC, CST, aesthetic intimacy is another important form of intimacy in relationships.