Men perceive women’s use of direct pick-up lines as most effective, study finds
Pick-up lines are a way that people can try to attract a romantic or sexual prospect. This is a tactic...
Higher sexual esteem and more traditional gender beliefs predict better sexual function among young adults
Sexual dysfunction can be a problem across the lifespan but is usually thought of in terms of older adults. Despite...
Men who wish to become fathers tend to be perceived as more desirable by women, study finds
According to a new study published in Evolutionary Psychological Science, men who wish to become fathers, or have prior relationship...
More women than men report being aroused by aggression in porn, according to study
A study among pornography viewers suggests that more women than men are aroused by scenes that feature aggression toward women....
New research indicates that romantic successes and failures can have profound impacts on how men think
A man's popularity in the dating market can influence his sexual attitudes and even his views about socio-political issues, according...
Exposure to interparental conflict predicts insecure attachment and imbalanced attitudes in future relationships
It is common knowledge that parents’ relationships can have a huge effect on the romantic development of their children. A...
New study highlights the importance of perspective taking in maintaining healthy romantic relationships
Perspective-taking appears to act as a buffer against psychological relationship aggression during emerging adulthood, according to new research published in...
Greater sexual desire associated with better relationship outcomes in both male and female partners
Low sexual desire is a common problem in couples and is considered a key contributor to disruptions in sexual and...
Psychopathic women who desire marriage are more likely to experience insults from their partner
New research suggests that women who score high on narcissism receive lower levels of insults from their romantic partner, whereas...
Men who pose shirtless on Tinder are perceived as less competent and more prone to risky sexual behavior
Men who maintain a sexualized presence on dating apps are less appealing to women, according to findings published in Sex Roles:...
Women withhold honest sexual communication to protect their partner’s perceived masculinity, study finds
Women who are concerned about threatening their partner's masculinity are more likely to fake orgasms and less likely to communicate...
Brazilian women who pretend to orgasm more frequently are less satisfied with their relationship
In new research published in Evolutionary Psychology, researchers explore women’s reasons for pretending to orgasm, engagement in mate retention behaviors,...
Partners’ heart rates synchronize in complex patterns of interaction when they are in close proximity
How important is being close to your romantic partner? A study published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships...
New study suggests that psychopathic individuals tend to become even worse after age 50
New research provides evidence that people with psychopathic tendencies become more manipulative and abusive after age 50, causing those around...
People with more narcissistic and psychopathic traits report having a higher number of sexual partners
New research shows that narcissism and psychopathy are positively correlated with number of sexual partners, and narcissism is positively correlated...
