A study uncovered an "ugly leniency effect" in which unattractive faces were more likely to be judged innocent, regardless of time pressure or thinking style.
Angry men are less happy in their relationships, and so are their partners, according to new research. Women also tend to see angrier men as less intelligent.
Your dating profile might reveal more than just your interests—it could shape your chances of getting a message or video chat invitation. New research explores how smoking, gender, and vaccination status influence online dating decisions.
Partner preferences are linked to feminist beliefs, research in Sex Roles reveals. Individuals with stronger feminist views show distinct patterns in what they seek in a mate.
New mate poaching research shed light on how personality shapes the way people approach the challenge of wooing an already attached romantic parnter.
According to new psychology research, Tinder users fall into three profiles based on their dark personality traits and sexual attitudes.
Women and parents say intelligence is key in partners, yet choose attractive mates, even if less intelligent.
Your friends might know your love life better than you think. A new study found that friends accurately judge who’s ready for commitment, often linking insecurity with unreadiness.
Why do women orgasm? It's not essential for reproduction like it is for men, sparking centuries of scientific curiosity. Is it nature's way of selecting the best mates, or something else entirely?
Self-focused perfectionism is related to higher partner-focused desire, while feeling external pressure is correlated with lower sexual function and higher distress.
Men who suspect their female partners have more male friends produce ejaculates with higher sperm concentration—yet paradoxically, those who believe in their partner’s faithfulness generate sperm that move faster.
A new psychology paper examines how sexual shame—shaped by biological, psychological, and cultural factors—reduces arousal, desire, and overall sexual functioning in women, proposing a theoretical model linking these factors to negative sexual outcomes.
A recent study has revealed that college students who use smartphone apps designed for casual encounters are more prone to risky sexual behaviors. The research also uncovered that boredom may be a driving factor behind hookup app use for women.
Intrigued by what makes women thrive psychologically in romantic relationships? A new study in Behavioral Sciences is offering important insights.
Dating apps boast millions of users and billions in revenue. But a new study reveals a darker side: they may be linked to poorer body image and mental health.