Relationships and Sexual Health

The level of the male hormone testosterone decreases in men once they become married, according to a study recently published in Psychoneuroendocrinology. Testosterone is a male sex hormone and it serves a number of functions within the male body. Testosterone...

Psychologists are taking a closer look at how the trait known as sociosexuality influences romantic relationships. New research suggests that individuals predisposed to casual sex are not necessarily predisposed to becoming cheaters. "We became interested in this topic because we...

Everyone knows that being cheated on is a painful experience. But psychologists are now honing in on the particular effects that infidelity can have on both mental and physical health. A new study, published in the Journal of Social and Personal...

Your spouse is more likely to divorce you if you are the older partner, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Marriage and Family. It is thought that a fundamental principle for successful marriage is that partners...

Dishonest individuals are more likely to have their friends keep an eye on their romantic partners, according to research published in the journal Personal Relationships. The study examined how personality traits like honesty affected mate retention tactics, meaning behaviors designed to...

Attitudes toward time are associated with academic cheating, according to research published in the journal Learning and Individual Differences. The study of 623 Hungarian high school students found that future time perspective was negatively related to academic cheating, while present...

People who are sexually "unrestricted" are not necessarily more likely to cheat on their partner, according to new research published in The Journal of Sex Research. The research examined a concept known as sociosexuality, which "refers to individual differences in...

According to a study published in Sexual and Relationship Therapy, a person is  more likely to engage in sexual involvement outside of a relationship if they are not satisfied with their relationship and feel detached from their partner. Extradyadic sexual...

A beautified profile picture on a dating website could make others judge you to be less trustworthy -- at least if you're a woman. A study of 305 participants found that men who viewed enhanced photos of women judged them...

New research in the journal Personal Relationships investigates the dating behaviors of single parents in the United States. The study of 747 single parents with dependent-age children found that a majority of them (62.2%) were not actively dating but many...

New research published in the Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy suggests that polyamory, swinging and open relationships are more common in the United States than thought. The study found that about one in five single Americans had engaged in...

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...