Relationships and Sexual Health

Romantic relationships are widely considered a primary buffer against loneliness, but new research shows this protective effect does not apply equally to everyone. Survey data reveals that for asexual individuals, romantic involvement is not associated with feeling less isolated.

Men who were more romantically or sexually interested in their female friends tended to pay for more shared expenses, and women read this behavior as a sign of mating interest, according to research.

Engaging in self-pleasure before going to sleep is linked to falling asleep faster, experiencing better physical rest, and waking up with elevated positive emotions, according to a recent survey exploring the hidden boundaries between waking behavior and dreaming.

A new study of over 8,000 young adults reveals that individuals with paraphilic interests, such as voyeurism or fetishism, are more likely to experience sexual dysfunctions like erectile dysfunction and orgasmic disorder.

New research in Applied Research in Quality of Life indicates that being perceived as unattractive during adolescence predicts a shorter lifespan. Interestingly, this increased mortality risk appears to affect women.

We are fairly good at detecting our partner’s attachment style, but our own insecurities often bias our judgment. New research shows that when we perceive our partners as anxious, we naturally step up to offer more affection.

A new speed-dating study reveals that individuals with hostile, competitive narcissistic traits receive more requests for a second date, while those with vulnerable or purely charm-based self-centeredness struggle to spark a romantic connection.

A recent psychology study found that people who are highly motivated by growth and advancement tend to have an inflated sense of their own attractiveness, giving them the confidence to pursue highly desirable romantic partners.

A new German study reveals that feeling powerful within a romantic relationship is a much better predictor of sexual assertiveness than gender. The findings challenge the traditional assumption that men naturally take the lead in the bedroom.

A new study explores the connection between a woman's body size and her romantic jealousy. Researchers found evidence that a woman's height and BMI are linked to how threatened she feels when she hears another woman with a highly feminine...

Individuals exhibiting traits of narcissism, psychopathy, and manipulativeness are noticeably more open to altering their physical appearance. A new study involving university students reveals a strong mathematical link between dark personality characteristics and cosmetic surgery acceptance.

Do you enjoy your alone time, or do you feel forced into it? A recent study found that people with anxious and avoidant attachment styles frequently experience "non-self-determined solitude," a state strongly associated with intense loneliness.

By analyzing small samples of human hair, researchers have uncovered a lasting biological link between a mother's social hormones and the emotional quality of her bond with her child.

New research reveals that minor, temporary delays in a household’s regular pay schedule significantly increase the risk of intimate partner violence. The findings highlight how even brief financial stress can escalate tensions and endanger women.

When young Americans use dating apps, political labels act as major dealbreakers. A new study in the European Sociological Review reveals that daters penalize opposing political views heavily, driven by assumed lifestyle clashes and fear of family disapproval.