Facial hair influences trust and attractiveness—but only among a specific group of men
Does facial hair build trust? A new study finds it depends on age, attractiveness, and beard style.
Happy sexless couples exist—but they are very rare, according to new psychology research
A large study finds that regular sex—around once weekly—is typical in highly satisfying relationships, while sexless but happy couples are rare.
New study links “destiny beliefs” to post-breakup contact and tracking
A belief in soulmates is linked to increased efforts to monitor or contact an ex after a breakup, according to recent findings.
People with intellectual humility tend to handle relationship conflicts better, new study finds
New research suggests that intellectual humility helps couples get along better and argue less.
Study identifies three patterns of physical behavior linked to sexual satisfaction in committed couples
New research sheds light on how different physical intimacy styles relate to sexual and romantic fulfillment in committed couples.
Surprising connection found between asexuality and family structure
A large study finds that asexuality in women and men is associated with different sibling configurations, offering new insight into potential developmental influences.
Expressing negativity improves support from romantic partners, new research finds
A new study finds that expressing emotional distress prompts higher-quality support from romantic partners, regardless of how severe the problem is.
Scientists link antidepressants to long-lasting genital numbness in young people
Young antidepressant users may face enduring sexual side effects, according to a large study examining post-treatment genital sensitivity.
Humans are wired to quickly spot subtle differences in strength and beauty, new study suggests
A new study finds that humans are surprisingly good at detecting subtle differences in physical attractiveness and formidability—doing so quickly and with impressive accuracy.
Obsession with money linked to poorer communication and lower marital satisfaction
A study of over 1,000 couples suggests that money beliefs shape relationship quality. Being overly focused on wealth hurts communication, while shared financial values boost marital satisfaction.
New scale allows researchers to study consensual sexual sadism without pathologizing it
A new study introduces a tool to measure consensual sexual sadism in the general population, helping researchers explore these interests without assuming psychological dysfunction.
Parasocial jealousy is real: Study finds fans feel more threatened when rivals differ from them
People with celebrity crushes can feel jealous when their favorite media figure starts dating — especially if the new partner feels different from them.
Premarital pregnancy does not predict poor marital outcomes when context is considered
A new study finds that premarital pregnancy does not predict lower marital satisfaction when couples are similar in their commitment to marriage.
Researchers pinpoint three distinct types of reactions to breakups
A new study explores how people respond when they're dumped, revealing sadness, curiosity, and distraction as the most common reactions.
New study finds conscientiousness linked to higher reproductive success worldwide
People who are organized and responsible tend to have more children, a new study shows—hinting at evolutionary advantages for conscientiousness.
