Relationships and Sexual Health

A new study shows that when mothers experience hostile conflict with their partner, they may feel less emotionally secure—an effect that predicts harsher discipline toward their children. Fathers showed no similar pattern in parenting behavior.

Receptive anal intercourse is more common than often assumed, with about a third of women and a quarter of men reporting experience. A new study highlights shared zones of rectal pleasure and differences in orgasmic potential between genders.

A new meta-analysis reveals that vulnerable narcissism is moderately linked to insecure attachment styles, particularly preoccupied and fearful types. The findings highlight how early emotional experiences may shape narcissistic traits and underscore the importance of supporting healthy childhood development.

New research across three countries suggests that people view attractive individuals, especially women, as more moral—but this effect disappears when liking is accounted for. The findings highlight how emotional responses shape moral character judgments more than appearance alone.

A new study in Sexual and Relationship Therapy found that among the Dark Triad traits, only psychopathy predicts a greater openness to casual sex. Traits associated with empathy and kindness did not show meaningful links once darker traits were considered.

New research highlights that perceptions of financial gain are common in younger people dating older men, but the greatest sexual satisfaction appears in older women partnered with younger men.

A new study sheds light on how ultra-Orthodox Jews who leave their religious communities face confusion, trauma, and vulnerability when navigating sexuality in secular society, often lacking the cultural knowledge needed for healthy relationships and sexual well-being.

A new study of young Romanian adults found that people who had been ghosted or breadcrumbed were more likely to do the same to others. The findings suggest these toxic behaviors may be part of a cycle shaped by psychological...

People who believe they are attractive are more likely to value wealth and possessions, according to a new study. The tendency to compare themselves with others may drive this materialism—unless buffered by a sense of personal affirmation.

A new study in Current Psychology finds that people judge faces more positively when they appear next to less attractive ones. Brain activity data shows that emotion plays a key role in these social perceptions—even when we're not fully aware...

A large international study has uncovered four psychological profiles of video game players, each shaped by emotional regulation, attachment style, and mental health. The findings offer new insight into which gamers are most at risk for problematic use.

A new study finds that people across cultures and sexual orientations generally prefer feminine facial features—even in men. The findings challenge long-held assumptions about the appeal of masculine male faces and highlight how identity shapes perceptions of attractiveness.

A new study suggests that neurotic individuals may damage their romantic relationships by frequently engaging in conflict behaviors like yelling or withdrawal. These actions, not simply a lack of affection, appear to explain why they report lower relationship satisfaction.

Experiencing romantic desire for someone outside a relationship can trigger subtle psychological shifts. A new study reveals that these feelings influence what people buy—encouraging men to seek shared experiences and women to opt for practical, lasting possessions.

A new study of Canadian couples found that greater childhood trauma predicted higher attachment anxiety, which in turn was linked to more intense negative emotions during sexual conflict. The effects were statistically weak but consistent.