Relationships and Sexual Health

Labeling oneself as addicted to pornography is linked to higher relationship strain and communication difficulties, even after accounting for compulsive behavior. This suggests the stigma of the "addiction" label might harm relationships.

Recent research suggests that narcissistic and borderline traits amplify emotional reactions to romantic infidelity, especially in ambiguous situations.

A study found that subtle photo filters increase likability on dating apps, while exaggerated filters decrease it. People with more openness to casual relationships tend to trust filtered faces more, while attractiveness strongly influences overall trust.

A study found that couples who met through online dating experienced better relationship success when they discussed their relationship on social media, while those who didn’t engage in such discussions showed less favorable outcomes, especially in marriages.

A new study shows that men focus mainly on physical attractiveness in online dating profiles, while women consider both looks and financial stability. Interestingly, men paid more attention to less attractive women when they had high-paying jobs.

Recent research found that high-pitched female voices made men more likely to take risks, but only when they believed it would make them more attractive to women. If they thought women preferred cautious men, the effect was reversed.

A new study suggests that wives tend to have a greater influence on their husbands' self-esteem and happiness than vice versa, with husbands of employed wives reporting higher psychological well-being compared to those with stay-at-home wives.

A study found that recreational marijuana legalization is associated with a 20% rise in intimate partner violence.

A new study reveals that facial attractiveness and positive personality traits independently reduce negative emotional responses to unfair offers in economic decision-making, highlighting that beauty and charm can bias fairness judgments.

A new study provides evidence that sexual expression—encompassing behaviors, desires, and attitudes—plays a key role in long-term marital satisfaction for older couples, emphasizing the importance of sexual health and intimacy for sustaining relationship satisfaction as people age.

New research suggests that perceived mate availability is linked to mental health, with fewer dating options associated with increased anxiety and depression for those with low mate value, while an abundance of options is unexpectedly tied to worse mental health...

Children of polyamorous parents generally have positive relationships with their parents' romantic partners, viewing them as supportive, fun, and caring figures who contribute to their well-being and expand their social circles.

Romantic couples exhibit higher brain synchronization during interactions compared to strangers, with stronger neural connections linked to greater honesty, according to new research.

A study published in Marketing Letters found that self-perceived attractiveness can promote prosocial behavior through increased public self-consciousness and impression management, but only when these actions are visible to others.

Relationship satisfaction generally declines over time, according to new longitudinal research. The study pinpointed a key tipping point for relationship breakups.