Relationships and Sexual Health

A study reveals men avoid discussing pornography use more than other sensitive topics, which is linked to lower sexual satisfaction. Women showed no similar pattern, highlighting significant gender differences in communication and relationship dynamics.

Romantic breakups can be potentially traumatic events for emerging adults, triggering symptoms similar to post-traumatic stress disorder.

A new study reveals society's "ideal" number of sexual partners for men and women. The findings show that moderate sexual activity is most favorably viewed for both genders.

New research has found that ghosters often have prosocial motives and care more about ghostees than perceived. Ghostees consistently underestimate this care, highlighting a significant disconnect in understanding the emotional dynamics behind ghosting.

A recent study in the Journal of Child & Adolescent Trauma found that early maltreatment significantly predicts perpetrating and be victimized by dating violence.

A recent study found that cannabis use before sex significantly increased orgasm frequency, ease, and satisfaction for women with orgasmic difficulties, benefiting over 70% of participants.

Video and picture pornography use is linked to lower sexual and relationship satisfaction, while written and audio materials show varied effects, highlighting the significant impact of the type of explicit media on intimate relationships.

Israeli Arabs who experienced childhood physical or emotional abuse tend to have poorer marital quality, higher psychological distress, and more insecure attachment styles as adults, with physical abuse having a stronger impact than emotional abuse.

A new review identifies individual traits (e.g., low conscientiousness, high extraversion), relationship factors (e.g., dissatisfaction), and contextual opportunities (e.g., presence of an attractive alternative) as key predictors of infidelity.

Studies show that the time from penetration to ejaculation in men varies widely, with most lasting between 5 to 11 minutes. These findings help address issues like premature and delayed ejaculation.

Are all single people insecure? When we think about people who have been single for a long time, we may assume it’s because single people have insecurities that make it difficult for them to find a partner or maintain a...

Women rated taller men with larger shoulder-to-hip ratios as more attractive, masculine, dominant, and capable in fights. Self-perceived attractiveness influenced these preferences.

Self-perceptions of masculinity and femininity influence how many sexual partners heterosexual women report, with more masculine women reporting more partners and more feminine women reporting fewer. But this pattern doesn't hold for men or LGBTQ individuals.

When resources are scarce, women prefer men with more feminine facial features, suggesting a shift in attraction towards potential providers, according to a recent psychology study.

New findings suggest that mindfulness and self-compassion enhance relationship and sexual satisfaction in midlife marriages through fulfilling the basic psychological needs of autonomy, competence, and relatedness.