Relationships and Sexual Health

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.

People often share political views with their romantic partners, but is this because they choose like-minded mates or because they influence each other over time? A new decade-long study of couples offers some answers to this complex question of political...

Are all ejaculatory disorders the same? A new study says no. Researchers found a stark contrast between men with delayed and premature ejaculation, with the former suffering more from depression, anxiety, and reporting a poorer overall quality of sexual life.

A large study finds that reactions to infidelity vary not only by sex but also by sexual orientation and psychological traits. Traits like masculinity, femininity, and sexual attraction appear to shape jealousy in more flexible, dimensional ways than once thought.

The mental state of being present during sex may have benefits that extend beyond the individual. A new study in the journal Mindfulness followed couples daily to explore the interpersonal effects of sexual awareness on their relationships.

New research suggests that married couples from lower socioeconomic backgrounds tend to share more synchronized heart rate patterns during conversations, hinting at a deeper physiological connection shaped by social class and relationship interdependence.

Dating companies are embracing generative AI to combat user fatigue, promising features like AI concierges to make finding a partner more efficient. While users are hopeful, experts warn this technological fix could undermine the very authenticity and skills needed for...

Researchers have discovered a link between a person's general submissiveness, their role within a relationship, and socioeconomic factors like education and status.

New research published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior explores how people distinguish between romantic and platonic relationships when sex isn’t part of the equation. The findings suggest social norms shape how individuals define romance, often more than personal experience.

Adding to its known health risks, a new study suggests childhood obesity may also impact penile development. Researchers found that being obese as a child, but not as an adult, was associated with shorter penis length.

A major study on workplace attractiveness reveals a surprising twist: the "beauty premium" is weaker for female service employees. The analysis found men's perceived performance is more consistently influenced by their physical appearance.

New research analyzing data from thousands of adults finds that masturbation is on the rise. The study also suggests its role is more complex than a simple substitute for sex, serving a similar function for men and women.