Relationships and Sexual Health

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.

While declining female sexual desire is frequently treated as a biological or hormonal issue, behavioral researchers point to adolescent development. Unequal early sexual experiences often condition the developing brain to associate intimacy with discomfort rather than pleasure.

While money problems are a known relationship killer, a new study uncovers another threat: unpredictable work schedules. Researchers found that erratic shifts and last-minute changes increase the risk of breakups for hourly service workers.

A recent survey of unmarried adults in their thirties and forties shows wide variation in future relationship goals. While many prefer cohabitation to marriage, others are unsure or have no interest in living with a partner again.

A new study reveals a troubling pattern in young relationships: women are more likely to face intimate partner violence during the exact weeks their partners are cheating on them, often leading to a breakup.

The term “porn addiction” is ubiquitous, but clinical realities are far more complex. Current research suggests underlying mental health conditions, emotional dysregulation, and even religious guilt fundamentally shape how individuals perceive their psychological reliance on pornography.

College instructors who view their profession as a profound personal calling report higher levels of engagement in their daily work, a relationship heavily influenced by their loyalty to their school and overall job satisfaction.

Saying no to sex can cause emotional strain in a romantic relationship. A new psychological evaluation finds that mindful individuals reject their partners with less hostility, fostering better communication and higher overall relationship satisfaction.