Relationships and Sexual Health

Attachment describes the way in which humans form deep and enduring emotional bonds. We develop these systems very early in life, usually through parent-child interactions, and they shape the way in which we interact with those who we form similarly...

Narcissists and psychopaths may have more dating success than others, according to a recent study published in European Journal of Personality. The study used speed dating to examine the effect of the three “Dark Triad” (DT) personality traits (explained below)...

New research published in Sexual & Relationship Therapy has uncovered the different ways in which men and women perceive infidelity. Infidelity can lead to relationship dissatisfaction and breakdown, though in some cases the problems may be caused by the different ways in...

Some people frequently check and re-check their mobile phones. Once this impulse is triggered, it may be more a question of not being able to leave the device alone than actually hoping to gain some reward from it. These insights...

Online daters are more interested in potential partners who are emotionally responsive but relatively physically unattractive when they have first read the profiles of ones who are emotionally unresponsive, according to results of a forthcoming study in the Journal of...

Some couples may be predisposed to divorce and also affected by emerging problems, according to a 2015 study. The study, published in Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, compared the two current theories of relationship deterioration—enduring dynamics (problems are generally...

Depressed people have greater chances of rejection in a dating context, because their unhappiness puts potential romantic partners in a less happy mood, according to a study published in Clinical Psychological Science. Social isolation is a major factor contributing to...

Countless couples have recited the words, 'in sickness and in health' on their wedding day with the intention of honoring those vows. But as it turns out, that may be easier said than done. A new Iowa State University study...

A study finds that women with wider hips report more casual sexual encounters, hinting that our body shape may influence romantic choices. Could evolution be quietly guiding modern dating?

Divorce is tough, for just about everyone. But some people move through a breakup without overwhelming distress, even if they're sad or worried about money, while others get stuck in the bad feelings and can't seem to climb out. What...

New research suggests eating vegetables gives you a healthy tan. The study, led by Dr Ian Stephen at The University of Nottingham, showed that eating a healthy diet rich in fruit and vegetables gives you a more healthy golden glow...