Relationships and Sexual Health

Sensory differences in autistic adults—particularly women—are linked to high levels of sexual distress. A new study suggests this emotional distress acts as a bridge, indirectly lowering both sexual and relational satisfaction in romantic partnerships.

Couples are more likely to separate when women outearn their male partners. A new study challenges the popular belief that traditional gender norms are to blame, suggesting instead that work-family conflict plays a much larger role.

As cosmetic procedures targeting the lower body surge in popularity, aesthetic surgeons are turning to evolutionary biology, geometry, and medical imaging to decode the exact proportions and structural features that define the ideal female buttocks.

While attractive political candidates often enjoy an advantage at the ballot box, new research indicates that a pleasing physical appearance is not linked to shifting how lawmakers actually vote once they take office.

A genetic study reveals that having sex at an earlier age may accelerate the physical aging process, creating a lifelong ripple effect that increases frailty and reduces overall longevity.

A decade-long observational study reveals that high-conflict divorces are associated with a lasting increase in medical visits and prescriptions. The findings suggest that the physical toll of relationship hostility begins years before the marriage legally ends.

A new study suggests that an athletic physique is associated with a higher likelihood of male Afghan refugees dating women with German citizenship, highlighting how physical traits might function as social currency for newcomers facing legal instability.

Everyday stressors, mental health challenges, and relationship dynamics play a major role in how people perceive their sexual desire. New research reveals that these factors lead more than half of adults to worry about their libido.

When romantic relationships become obsessive or overly dependent, the underlying psychology can vary significantly. A new review reveals that manic love, emotional dependence, and love addiction each have distinct psychological profiles and should be treated as separate issues.

Feeling like your partner is out of your league can influence your sex life. A new study shows women in this dynamic often feel a stronger urge to please their partners sexually, sparking more frequent sexual initiation.

A massive new data review combining 1.5 million ratings from across the globe confirms a long-debated phenomenon: people consistently rate female faces as more attractive than male faces.

Psychological research indicates that couples in lasting relationships do not necessarily have matching personalities. Instead, partners usually align on traits connected to their core values, such as honesty and openness, while differing in other areas.

Working from home might be convenient, but it can also harm your romantic partnership. Researchers found that mismatched work-life boundaries cause stress and mutual loneliness, which can ultimately lead couples to consider separating.

When evaluating potential dates, people do not simply tally up positive and negative qualities. Research shows that a single highly attractive characteristic often outweighs other factors, heavily influencing our final romantic choices.