Relationships and Sexual Health

A new study published in Psychotherapy Research reveals that prospective clients are more likely to select psychotherapists with attractive faces from online directories, even when perceived competence, trustworthiness, and client sexual preferences are carefully controlled.

A new analysis of over 100,000 individuals reveals a notable link between watching recreational pornography and engaging in interactive online sexual behaviors like sexting. The research highlights the nuanced psychological boundaries dividing casual viewing from solitary compulsive habits.

Adults who experienced psychological maltreatment as children often report lower satisfaction in romantic partnerships. By tracking young adults over time, researchers found that this early abuse diminishes relationship satisfaction by eroding the individual's broader sense of social belonging.

Men who naturally prefer staying up late might face a higher risk of developing premature ejaculation. A new study links this biological sleep preference and symptom severity to daily lifestyle routines and psychological stress.

Are online adult webcam relationships purely transactional? A new study suggests otherwise, finding that emotional intimacy and personal investment play a surprisingly large role in keeping both performers and paying viewers committed to their digital connections.

A recent experiment shows that subtle facial features shape our first impressions. Researchers found that faces displaying more of the white of the eye receive higher ratings for trust, sociability, and physical attractiveness.

A massive survey reveals how the launch of swipe-based dating apps transformed undergraduate sexual behavior, driving up the frequency of casual encounters while unexpectedly providing some users with a psychological boost instead of causing mental distress.

A laboratory study reveals how underlying relationship doubts and mutual support systems influence the emotional tone and conversational engagement of romantic couples during everyday logistics and problem-solving tasks.

A new survey reveals that when a romantic partnership falters, a person's baseline willingness to engage in casual sex heavily influences their views on cheating. Gender also plays a major role in shaping these permissive attitudes.

When a romantic partner frequently ignores you for their smartphone, the resulting sense of neglect can seep into the rest of your life. New survey data links partner "phubbing" to reduced household peace and increased sexual distress in women.

A new diary study of cohabiting couples reveals that when individuals feel a sense of spiritual forgiveness from a higher power, they are more likely to make amends and forgive their partners after an everyday relationship conflict.

People in open relationships often experience less jealousy than monogamous couples. However, a new study reveals that feeling less attractive than your partner still sparks conflict in both relationship types, highlighting the deep roots of romantic insecurity.

A recent survey of 310 commercial sex workers reveals that the mental health impacts of societal stigma are so severe that even high self-esteem offers no psychological protection against them.

If you have a genetic risk for depression, the hardest part of a breakup might be the years leading up to it. A new study found these individuals showed increased antidepressant use years before their relationships actually ended.

A new survey from Brazil explores the link between male body image and physical performance in the bedroom. While feeling larger than average aligns with better erectile function, this bedroom confidence doesn't seem to impact overall self-esteem.