Relationships and Sexual Health

Men using sextech elicit stronger disgust than women, with lifelike robots triggering the most negative reactions, a new study reports.

A new study reveals that mothers partnered with men carry the heaviest household labor burden compared to other groups. Unlike women in same-gender relationships, these mothers do not experience increased relationship satisfaction from having greater decision-making power.

Childhood sexual abuse is consistently linked to lower sexual assertiveness in adulthood. This negative association persists across diverse cultures and gender identities.

Researchers analyzed 185 Taylor Swift songs to see how her lyrics portray romantic relationships, attachment styles, and heartbreak.

Researchers analyzing online posts found that cheaters use risk management and rationalizations similar to criminals.

A new study finds evidence that romantic partners synchronize their brain activity to prune specific details from their shared memories.

Women use specific strategies to vet potential mates, according to new research. The study highlights "integration" into the family as a primary method for detecting dishonesty in dating contexts.

Sexual behaviors involving physical force have moved from the fringes into the mainstream. A new national survey reveals just how common practices like spanking have become among American adults, particularly younger generations.

A study in the International Journal of Sexual Health finds that sexual difficulties in women are primarily associated with depression, while men show a unique link between eating disorder symptoms and sexual health.

New research suggests that benevolent sexism and anxious attachment lead people to base their self-worth on their relationship status, prompting them to utilize maladaptive strategies to maintain troubled partnerships.

Do specific anatomical features signal a specific personality type? According to new psychology research, women often make assumptions about character and sexual behavior based on the visual traits of the vulva.

Parents of young children who reframe their views on scheduled sex report better sexual outcomes. New research indicates that valuing intentional intimacy can boost frequency and desire while reducing feelings of obligation.

A new study in Gut Microbes suggests supportive marital bonds may lower obesity risk by influencing oxytocin, brain activity, and gut metabolites. This research highlights a biological pathway linking social connection to physical health.

New longitudinal research suggests that collaborative communication patterns help explain the link between attachment anxiety and lower sexual satisfaction, providing evidence that how partners discuss sex matters for long-term well-being.

A comprehensive analysis of over 4,000 individuals reveals that romantic partners with differing political views experience a modest drop in relationship quality. The findings suggest polarization now permeates private life.