Relationships and Sexual Health

Men in relationships tend to have better sexual functioning, including arousal, erections, and satisfaction, compared to single men. Sociosexuality and sexual orientation appear to have minimal influence.

A new study shows impulsivity, especially traits like distraction, lack of planning, and emotional reactivity, increases the risk of problematic pornography use. Younger individuals and men are more affected

A study found that young Turkish women who masturbate more frequently tend to have better understanding of sexual health and improved sexual well-being.

Sexualized self-presentation is common on mobile dating apps, particularly through visual cues like facial expressions and revealing clothing, with women and non-heterosexual users engaging more in this behavior.

Improving appearance—through makeup, hairstyling, or filters—heightens public self-awareness, making people more likely to engage in prosocial behaviors like donating or ethical shopping.

Sexual satisfaction becomes increasingly important to marital happiness as individuals age, with age being a stronger factor than marital duration. Gender differences and religiosity also influence this relationship.

Recent research found that intensified behaviors, such as binge-watching and escalating time spent viewing (quantitative tolerance), are closely linked to difficulties in controlling consumption, highlighting key patterns associated with problematic pornography use.

A recent study found that self-esteem and sexual satisfaction influence each other over time, creating a reinforcing cycle, while sexual frequency is less affected by self-esteem changes.

Single women report higher satisfaction with their relationship status, life, and sexual experiences than single men, while also desiring romantic relationships less.

A recent study identified six tactics for maintaining romantic relationships, with emotional gestures, shared activities, and third-party care most strongly linked to satisfaction.

Partners’ positive emotions are associated with lower cortisol levels in older adults, especially in satisfying relationships. The findings highlight potential links between emotional connection and stress regulation.

How many people fake orgasms—and what makes them stop? A groundbreaking study explores this intimate behavior.

A recent study found a link between secure attachment and lower PTSD symptoms, while insecure attachment correlated with higher symptoms. These findings emphasize the potential importance of attachment styles in understanding responses to childhood trauma.

New research examines men’s perceptions of female genitals, offering fresh insights into what heterosexual men value most.

Research shows that ambient darkness reduces women's willingness to engage with physically strong men, associating strength with potential threat rather than protection. This highlights how environmental cues influence social preferences.