"Marital intimacy" refers to the close emotional and physical relationship between married partners. It includes aspects like love, trust, communication, and sharing affection, as well as sexual intimacy. Full definition
In fact, a 2008 study found that couples who reported any kind of marital intimacy — everything from holding hands to sex — exhibited lower levels of a hormone produced by stress. (health.com)
This may affect marital intimacy in a very serious way. (faith.org.uk)
At each of the child's growth stages, the demands on parents change; with these changes come new opportunities for and strains on marital intimacy. (religion-online.org)