Relationships and Sexual Health

Why do women regret one-night stands more than men? A new study reveals this gap only exists in heterosexual encounters, and it is largely driven by a lack of sexual satisfaction and orgasms for women.

New research shows that Chinese parents and adult children often share similar preferences for a future spouse. The study suggests that these shared values, particularly regarding financial stability, are strongly tied to specific childhood parenting styles.

Should you text immediately after a date, or wait three days? New research shows that playing hard to get completely backfires. To maximize your chances of a relationship, the optimal time to text is the next morning.

New research in the Archives of Sexual Behavior identifies specific habits that people use to navigate multiple romantic partners. Engaging in practices like discussing outside attractions tends to predict better relationship quality across different relationship styles.

A large analysis published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior has found that partnered women actually report slightly higher sexual satisfaction than men. These findings challenge common assumptions that women experience less enjoyable sex lives.

New research published in Personality and Individual Differences suggests that individuals who feel unable to be their genuine selves with their partners experience lower emotional intimacy. This lack of connection predicts a stronger inclination toward infidelity.

A new study reveals that women experience greater romantic jealousy when a potential rival has highly feminine facial features. While this effect occurs in both heterosexual and lesbian women, it is significantly stronger among straight women.

Do men constantly misread sexual signals? New research challenges this assumption, finding that mixed-gender romantic couples are actually highly accurate at interpreting each other's internal feelings and external cues of sexual willingness.

Older adults are usually better at handling relationship friction, but a new study reveals that new dating disrupts this emotional advantage. When navigating a fresh romance, older individuals experience worse physical and emotional reactions to conflict than younger daters.

A large multinational study reveals that poor health acts as a major barrier in the modern dating market. Medical issues lower the odds of getting married while drastically increasing the risk of divorce and separation.

If your dating profile reads like a shopping list, you might be sabotaging your success. New psychological research reveals why listing your best qualities backfires, and how using simple storytelling can dramatically improve your chances of connection.

New research indicates that ghosting leaves a longer-lasting psychological mark than direct rejection. The study suggests that the lack of closure keeps people from moving on, prolonging their emotional distress.

Apathy can be a relationship killer. According to new research, feeling indifferent toward a romantic partner strips away intimacy and trust, leaving individuals stressed, depressed, and looking for more attractive alternatives.

A recent study in the Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin suggests we consistently underestimate our power in intimate relationships. This protective bias tends to affect people with relationship insecurities or a strong desire for control the most.

A recent study connects a strong feminist identity with the ability to navigate romantic conflicts constructively. For women who experienced childhood emotional neglect, these beliefs are associated with maintaining healthy communication with partners.