Relationships and Sexual Health

In the fast-paced world of speed-dating, believing your date likes you makes you more likely to pursue them. However, a new study reveals that to actually win their affection, accurately guessing how they perceive you matters much more.

Being in the early stages of romantic love is associated with higher sexual frequency among couples. However, a new scientific review highlights that the intensity of that love does not actually predict how often partners are physically intimate.

A new study highlights the role emotional awareness plays in our sex lives. Researchers found that people with high sex drives who struggle to understand emotions are significantly more likely to engage in hypersexual behavior.

A new study finds that marriages with mismatched levels of financial honesty are associated with lower overall wealth and relationship happiness. This imbalance frequently coincides with couples struggling to establish shared financial goals.

A new study explores the psychology of the dating profile bio. Researchers found that sharing a moderate amount of personal information strikes the perfect balance, signaling openness to commitment without overwhelming potential matches or ruining the mystery.

A three-year study of over 3,000 teenagers suggests that questioning one's sexual identity or identifying as a sexual minority shapes adolescent sexual well-being, highlighting unique gaps in satisfaction and distress compared to consistently heterosexual youths.

A new study maps out how adults balance shared intimacy and solo sex. Based on attitudes, desire, and motives, people fall into distinct profiles that challenge common assumptions about relationships and satisfaction.

A new study explores the psychology behind our desire to pair up. Researchers found that people seek out lasting romantic relationships overwhelmingly for emotional connection and companionship, placing very little importance on financial support or societal pressure.

A new study reveals that societal belief in hell strongly predicts lower rates of infidelity and casual sex. This fear of supernatural punishment doesn't reduce sexual desire, but it does appear to stop people from acting on it.

A new study suggests dating apps should look beyond physical appearance. Researchers found that matching users with compatible, positive humor styles significantly boosts early romantic interest and the likelihood of a successful connection.

A recent study suggests that a high sex drive and a tendency for spontaneous mind-wandering are the main drivers of unexpected sexual thoughts. Surprisingly, frequent pornography use does not appear to directly trigger these unprompted ideas.

While early abuse is a known risk factor for psychopathy, the psychological pathways connecting the two remain murky. New research suggests that an avoidant attachment style acts as a bridge, linking traumatic childhoods to cold, antisocial behaviors in adulthood.

A new psychological evaluation of solitary sexual habits shows how gender and sexual orientation shape personal desire. Researchers found distinct patterns among heterosexual and homosexual adults regarding the frequency, attitudes, and subjective experiences of solitary orgasms.

New research reveals that men judge female body size in a strict order, looking first at the torso. However, the study shows that men have highly varied, individualized preferences when it comes to judging physical attractiveness.

New research provides evidence that measurable aspects of a person's 3D facial shape determine how attractive they are perceived by others. Furthermore, these external social judgments closely match the physical traits that boost a person's self-esteem.