Relationships and Sexual Health

New research suggests that the quality of childhood relationships with parents may be linked to the development of certain sexual interests in adulthood.

Could a region’s economic health influence how its residents present themselves online? A recent study analyzed thousands of edited photos to explore an unexpected link between digital beauty standards and socioeconomic conditions.

Breakups are rarely random. A new psychological framework shows that ending a romantic relationship often reflects a complex mix of attitudes, emotions, social expectations, and perceived control.

Aggression in pornography is often seen as a product of male desire. A new study challenges this idea, finding that many viewers, especially women, are drawn to scenes that mix dominance, pleasure, and pain.

Recent research suggests that women find men with lower body fat more attractive. While facial masculinity was linked to testosterone and age, the link between health and attractiveness was fully explained by adiposity, age, and hormone levels.

Does our gut feeling of disgust shape our views on sexuality? A new study suggests it reinforces a double standard, leading us to judge men and women differently.

Why does transactional sex persist? A new paper argues the answer isn't simple, proposing a unified framework that connects our evolutionary past with modern psychological drivers and economic forces.

The names women use for their anatomy are linked to their well-being. Playful terms were tied to negative body image, while certain informal language used during intimacy was associated with more positive sexual experiences.

Beyond color and length, what makes hair appear attractive? A new study systematically alters hair shine, alignment, and volume to see how these features shape our judgments of female appearance.

For some women, the path to orgasm does not involve sex. New research explores the surprising, and often misunderstood, experience of arousal and climax during physical exercise.

A popular social media filter subtly reshapes faces in ways that are surprisingly specific. New research quantifies these digital alterations and explores their connection to aesthetic procedures.

Your political party can make or break a first impression on dating apps. But a new study suggests another political trait might be even more attractive to potential partners.

New research suggests specific forms of touch during intimacy are associated with greater mutual satisfaction and emotional bonding. These common behaviors appear to enhance feelings of closeness and connection for partners.

A new study finds single adults in the U.S. and Japan report lower well-being than married peers. However, family relationships explain this gap differently across cultures, suggesting cultural context shapes how singlehood affects health and satisfaction.

A new study shows that perceiving psychopathic traits in a romantic partner is a strong predictor of your own relationship dissatisfaction. One's own manipulative tendencies and being seen as callous were also consistently linked to lower satisfaction for the couple.