Editorial Guidelines
At IntimacyRise, we believe thoughtful content begins with honesty, responsibility, and respect for the people whose experiences and perspectives are being shared.
As an independently operated platform, our editorial approach reflects our commitment to authentic storytelling, accessible information, and meaningful conversations.
1. Independent Editorial Voice
IntimacyRise is independently founded and operated by Natasha. Our content reflects independent editorial decisions and is not presented as the official position of a medical institution, professional association, or healthcare provider.
We aim to maintain an honest, respectful, and approachable voice across our articles and discussions.
2. Personal Experiences and Stories
Some articles are inspired by personal experiences, reflections, conversations, or stories shared by others.
Personal experiences are subjective. They represent an individual's perspective and should not be interpreted as universal experiences, verified facts, or professional guidance.
When stories are shared by contributors or other individuals, we aim to respect their privacy and the permissions agreed upon before publication. Identifying details may be changed or omitted when appropriate.
3. Research-Informed Content
Some articles draw upon publicly available research, publications, and information from established organizations or other relevant sources.
We aim to identify sources where appropriate, represent information fairly, and avoid presenting uncertain findings as established facts.
Research-informed content is not the same as professionally reviewed or medically certified content. Unless explicitly stated, articles have not been reviewed by a licensed healthcare professional.
4. No Professional Credentials Implied
IntimacyRise is not operated by licensed healthcare professionals, therapists, or certified specialists.
Our articles are written for general educational, informational, and reflective purposes. We do not claim to provide medical, psychological, therapeutic, legal, or other professional advice.
5. Respectful and Inclusive Content
We recognize that people have different backgrounds, identities, experiences, relationship structures, values, and beliefs.
We aim to discuss sensitive subjects with care and avoid unnecessary judgment, shame, stereotypes, sensationalism, or assumptions about how people should live or form relationships.
Consent, mutual respect, personal boundaries, and individual autonomy are important considerations in our coverage of relationships and intimacy.
6. Accuracy and Corrections
We make reasonable efforts to review our content for clarity, accuracy, and appropriate context before publication.
If we identify an error or receive credible information that an article may be inaccurate or misleading, we may update, correct, clarify, or remove the content as appropriate.
Readers may contact us to report factual errors or suggest corrections.
7. Guest Contributors and Submissions
IntimacyRise may publish articles, personal reflections, and stories submitted by guest contributors.
Publication does not necessarily mean that IntimacyRise independently verifies every personal account or endorses every opinion expressed by a contributor.
Contributors are expected to respect privacy, obtain appropriate permission to share another person's story, and avoid presenting unqualified medical or professional claims as established facts.
8. Editorial Independence and Transparency
Some content may include affiliate links, sponsored material, or other commercial relationships in the future.
Where applicable, we intend to disclose these relationships clearly. Commercial relationships should not be presented as independent professional endorsements.
9. Evolving Standards
IntimacyRise is an independent and evolving platform. These guidelines may be updated as the website grows, new content formats are introduced, and editorial practices develop.
Our ongoing commitment is to publish content with honesty, care, transparency, and respect for the people who read and contribute to IntimacyRise.