yes it does and i think you can. i have this theory about me. sex is sex.it is fun and all but i do not ever let it mix with what i see as intimacy. like when we are hanging out and my hubby just walks up behind me and puts his hands on my shoulders as i am doing what i am doing .or just a smile.laying on his lap when i am sick.him just knowing me. nothing to do with sex at all. for me intimacy and sex are two totally different things and i never ever let one touch the other ever.