Low-quality father involvement leads sons to invest less in romantic relationships, study finds
Childhood experiences with fathers can shape romantic beliefs for life. A study reveals that men raised with low-quality paternal investment are more likely to develop reduced expectations for male commitment and invest less in their own relationships.
Why straight women watch lesbian porn: New study identifies five key factors
A recent study published in the journal Sexualities has shed light on a growing trend: heterosexual women are increasingly choosing to watch pornography featuring women having sex with women.
Even feminist men can struggle with female proposals, study suggests
Marriage norms are shifting, but proposals remain traditional. New research explores women who buck the trend and propose, revealing their experiences and the social reactions they face.
Scientists demonstrate they can boost romantic chemistry with a subtle manipulation
A study using real-time video manipulation found that seeing a partner smile more can increase attraction. When both participants’ smiles were enhanced simultaneously, they reported stronger connections, suggesting that facial expressions play a key role in romantic interest.
Having an unclear sense of self makes people less selective about romantic compatibility
Why do some people seem to settle for partners who aren’t the best fit? A study in Self & Identity suggests that the answer may lie in self-concept clarity.
Filtered faces, filtered judgments: How beauty filters warp our perceptions, according to psychology
Do beauty filters influence how we judge character? Yes, says new research. People using filters are seen as more attractive, intelligent, trustworthy, and sociable. However, the study also highlights a possible downside: reinforcement of gender stereotypes in intelligence perceptions.
Feeling objectified by partner linked to fewer orgasms and more emotional labor for women
A new study finds that when women feel objectified by their partner, they report fewer orgasms and greater emotional labor in sex.
New study finds infidelity fears drive both affectionate gestures and controlling behaviors
Jealousy is a powerful force in relationships. New research finds that imagining a partner’s infidelity not only increases jealousy but also drives people to use both loving and manipulative tactics to keep their partner close.
Erotic webcam viewers experience conflicting emotions and ethical tensions
Viewers of erotic webcam platforms experience complex emotions, balancing feelings of connection and intimacy with concerns about addiction and exploitation
Why your friends may be better for your mental health than your partner
Close friendships consistently protect against depressive symptoms throughout life, while romantic relationships show a more complex link, with starting a new romance sometimes associated with increased depressive feelings.
Why do men orgasm more than women? New research points to a “pursuit gap”
New research uncovers the "orgasm pursuit gap": men prioritize their orgasm and feel supported, while women focus on their partner, creating sexual disparity.
Deep neural networks reveal new insights into facial traits linked to attractiveness and kindness
Deep neural networks outperform traditional methods in measuring facial traits, improving predictions of attraction and kindness while avoiding biases like head tilt, according to new research.
Women with ADHD-diagnosed partners report lower quality of life and higher depression
Women in relationships with ADHD-diagnosed partners face higher depression and lower life quality. However, regular self-care and health-promoting activities may help mitigate these negative effects.
Gratitude and forgiveness appear to soften loneliness’ blow to marriage satisfaction
A new study indicates that gratitude and forgiveness may play a role in lessening the negative association between loneliness and relationship satisfaction in marriages.
Men and women misjudge what the opposite sex finds attractive in facial features
A recent study found that men overestimate the masculinity women prefer in male faces, while women overestimate the femininity men prefer in female faces.
