Relationships and Sexual Health

A new study suggests that your underlying reasons for wanting a relationship shape the kind of partner you seek. While dating for genuine connection leads to high-quality goals, dating for validation can actually sabotage your romantic success.

Young adults who frequently watch physically violent online pornography report lower empathy, more acceptance of violence against women, and increased difficulties with sexual function, according to a large survey conducted in Spain.

"Single positivity" encourages young women to embrace independence, but this cultural approval comes with an expiration date. A new study reveals that as single women age, they face renewed societal pressure to settle down and find a partner.

Young adults vastly overestimate their likelihood of having children before age 30, but a person's relationship status and physical attractiveness can strongly predict how accurate their family planning expectations will actually be.

Young adults who hold open, favorable views toward specific sexual practices tend to experience higher levels of sexual pleasure, satisfaction, self-esteem, and confidence, suggesting that embracing diverse sexual expression acts as a protective factor for overall well-being.

When asked to design two ideal romantic partners, most people prefer two well-rounded matches. However, differences emerge when people plan to invest their time and resources unequally between relationships, revealing how structure shapes human mating preferences.

A recent analysis of personal testimonies reveals how the cognitive traits associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder shape sexual satisfaction, intimacy, and communication between partners.

A recent study suggests that developing a crush outside your relationship isn't just about having "dark" personality traits. Instead, emotional infidelity is linked to a mix of emotional sensitivity, impulsive tendencies, and relationship dissatisfaction.

Comparing yourself to your romantic partner is often viewed as a bad habit. But new psychological research suggests that comparing skills or opinions can actually help couples build stronger, more understanding relationships over time.

A new study finds that couples who experience moments of awe together report higher relationship satisfaction and a deeper sense of connection. These shared experiences of wonder foster relationship flourishing better than individual feelings of awe.

A new survey details exactly who people share their smartphone location data with and the motivations driving these digital disclosures. While couples often track each other for practical coordination, family members rely on the technology for passive safety.

A survey of medical students reveals a strong preference for symmetrical breast proportions and smaller areolas. The findings aim to help plastic surgeons provide better guidance for patients seeking cosmetic procedures.

Women experiencing a chronic lack of sexual desire still routinely engage in sexual activity to maintain relationship stability. A review of clinical trial data quantifies exactly how often this obligatory intimacy occurs and explores the psychological reasons behind it.

A new analysis of over 70,000 people across 59 countries reveals that personal demographics like age, education, and income predict relationship status differently depending on a nation's cultural values.

A comprehensive new analysis of friends with benefits relationships reveals that these casual arrangements offer greater sexual variety and lower rates of relationship violence, but come with increased sexual health risks and slightly higher mental health challenges.