Relationships and Sexual Health

A new study finds evidence that romantic partners synchronize their brain activity to prune specific details from their shared memories.

Women use specific strategies to vet potential mates, according to new research. The study highlights "integration" into the family as a primary method for detecting dishonesty in dating contexts.

Sexual behaviors involving physical force have moved from the fringes into the mainstream. A new national survey reveals just how common practices like spanking have become among American adults, particularly younger generations.

A study in the International Journal of Sexual Health finds that sexual difficulties in women are primarily associated with depression, while men show a unique link between eating disorder symptoms and sexual health.

New research suggests that benevolent sexism and anxious attachment lead people to base their self-worth on their relationship status, prompting them to utilize maladaptive strategies to maintain troubled partnerships.

Do specific anatomical features signal a specific personality type? According to new psychology research, women often make assumptions about character and sexual behavior based on the visual traits of the vulva.

Parents of young children who reframe their views on scheduled sex report better sexual outcomes. New research indicates that valuing intentional intimacy can boost frequency and desire while reducing feelings of obligation.

A new study in Gut Microbes suggests supportive marital bonds may lower obesity risk by influencing oxytocin, brain activity, and gut metabolites. This research highlights a biological pathway linking social connection to physical health.

New longitudinal research suggests that collaborative communication patterns help explain the link between attachment anxiety and lower sexual satisfaction, providing evidence that how partners discuss sex matters for long-term well-being.

A comprehensive analysis of over 4,000 individuals reveals that romantic partners with differing political views experience a modest drop in relationship quality. The findings suggest polarization now permeates private life.

Researchers report that 30mg of daily saffron improved erectile function and sexual desire in men after four weeks.

Legal restrictions on abortion may drive up the perceived value of birth control. A behavioral economics study reveals that college women demonstrate higher demand for emergency contraception when abortion is hypothetically illegal.

The dissolution of a marriage may cast a long shadow on children’s health. A new study links parental divorce during childhood to a 61 percent increased risk of stroke in adults over age 65.

Who enjoys anal sex and why? New research maps the anatomy, demographics, and psychology behind this sexual practice.

Does parenthood dim the spark? Research involving 3,000 people globally found that parents tend to experience less passion and intimacy than non-parents, though the actual number of children does not worsen the decline.