Relationships and Sexual Health

A daily diary study found that people with high attachment anxiety experience a spike in depression and a drop in self-esteem on days when their partner pays more attention to their phone than to them.

A new scientific review explores how solitary sex acts as an emotional tool in long-distance relationships. While men and women report different motivations, the practice's overall impact is deeply influenced by cultural norms and personal habits.

When one partner focuses on their phone instead of a conversation, both individuals suffer. New research indicates that this digital distraction undermines mindfulness, pulling couples out of the moment and damaging their overall relationship quality.

We quietly scan our environment without noticing facial beauty, but when we physically move our eyes, our gaze naturally locks onto attractive faces. A new eye-tracking experiment reveals the social biology behind where we choose to look.

While often assumed to be purely about explicit erotic content, many sexual fantasies involve deep emotional connection and closeness, a new study finds. Fantasizing about someone else during partnered sex is surprisingly common and rarely signals relationship trouble.

Contrary to the idea that dating apps offer too many choices, new research suggests that seeing more profiles helps users find better matches. Having abundant options tends to increase an individual's desire to pursue a relationship.

People who watch adult media for emotional escape or thrill-seeking tend to hold extreme beliefs about gender roles. New research shows this connection grows even stronger when viewers believe the videos accurately reflect real life.

Why do some men engage in non-consensual condom removal? Psychologists have linked the coercive act to entitlement, psychopathy, and narcissism.

A new study suggests that highly attractive and responsive AI agents can trigger brain activity similar to real-world romance, blurring the psychological line between human emotion and artificial programming.

New research shows that childhood exposure to Evangelical purity culture is associated with greater sexual shame for survivors of sexual abuse. The findings highlight how strict religious sexual ethics relate to a survivor’s psychological recovery.

New research finds that using sex toys and dating younger partners are associated with less severe menopause symptoms. The study highlights how diverse sexual behaviors and relationship styles intertwine with physical and emotional well-being during this transition.

Taking psychedelics alongside a romantic partner is linked to a deeper mutual understanding and improved relationship satisfaction. Conversely, undertaking an intense psychedelic journey alone might leave couples out of sync and increase the likelihood of a breakup.