Relationships and Sexual Health

A new study sheds light on how ultra-Orthodox Jews who leave their religious communities face confusion, trauma, and vulnerability when navigating sexuality in secular society, often lacking the cultural knowledge needed for healthy relationships and sexual well-being.

A new study of young Romanian adults found that people who had been ghosted or breadcrumbed were more likely to do the same to others. The findings suggest these toxic behaviors may be part of a cycle shaped by psychological...

People who believe they are attractive are more likely to value wealth and possessions, according to a new study. The tendency to compare themselves with others may drive this materialism—unless buffered by a sense of personal affirmation.

A new study in Current Psychology finds that people judge faces more positively when they appear next to less attractive ones. Brain activity data shows that emotion plays a key role in these social perceptions—even when we're not fully aware...

A large international study has uncovered four psychological profiles of video game players, each shaped by emotional regulation, attachment style, and mental health. The findings offer new insight into which gamers are most at risk for problematic use.

A new study finds that people across cultures and sexual orientations generally prefer feminine facial features—even in men. The findings challenge long-held assumptions about the appeal of masculine male faces and highlight how identity shapes perceptions of attractiveness.

A new study suggests that neurotic individuals may damage their romantic relationships by frequently engaging in conflict behaviors like yelling or withdrawal. These actions, not simply a lack of affection, appear to explain why they report lower relationship satisfaction.

Experiencing romantic desire for someone outside a relationship can trigger subtle psychological shifts. A new study reveals that these feelings influence what people buy—encouraging men to seek shared experiences and women to opt for practical, lasting possessions.

A new study of Canadian couples found that greater childhood trauma predicted higher attachment anxiety, which in turn was linked to more intense negative emotions during sexual conflict. The effects were statistically weak but consistent.

A new study finds that sexual activity before bed—whether with a partner or solo—can improve sleep quality by reducing nighttime wakefulness and increasing sleep efficiency, based on objective brain monitoring in cohabiting couples.

A new study from Spain replicates earlier findings showing BDSM practitioners score higher in psychological well-being and secure attachment.

Mindfulness in marriage may help reduce the emotional strain of divorce-related fears, especially among those with higher infidelity tendencies, according to a new study involving over 400 married individuals.

Despite small differences in average ratings by gender, race, and sexual orientation, people showed strong agreement in which breasts they found most attractive, suggesting shared aesthetic preferences across diverse demographic groups.

Women with anxious attachment styles are more likely to experience increases in depressive symptoms if their partners show signs of depression, according to a four-year study of German couples.

A new study reveals that people with flexible gender beliefs and low interest in dominance are most satisfied in relationships, while those with conflicting views on gender roles report more distress.