Relationships and Sexual Health

A new study suggests that highly attractive and responsive AI agents can trigger brain activity similar to real-world romance, blurring the psychological line between human emotion and artificial programming.

New research shows that childhood exposure to Evangelical purity culture is associated with greater sexual shame for survivors of sexual abuse. The findings highlight how strict religious sexual ethics relate to a survivor’s psychological recovery.

New research finds that using sex toys and dating younger partners are associated with less severe menopause symptoms. The study highlights how diverse sexual behaviors and relationship styles intertwine with physical and emotional well-being during this transition.

Taking psychedelics alongside a romantic partner is linked to a deeper mutual understanding and improved relationship satisfaction. Conversely, undertaking an intense psychedelic journey alone might leave couples out of sync and increase the likelihood of a breakup.

Almost a third of surveyed college students report engaging in sexual activity inside a moving vehicle. While respondents often view it as an exciting adventure, couples routinely face dangerous driving distractions and a noticeable gap in physical pleasure.

A recent study suggests that negative emotions tied to everyday memories fade much faster than those linked to sexual experiences. Researchers found that while the brain naturally softens bad memories, intimate encounters resist this emotional fading process.

A new study in Communication Research reveals how underlying relationship dynamics shape our daily chats. Scientists found that relational doubts increase annoyance during routine conversations, while active support from a partner fosters happiness and positive communication.

Feeling jealous can prompt romantic partners to prioritize defending their relationship over routinely nurturing it. Over time, this defensive focus creates a self-reinforcing loop that can increase jealousy and quietly erode long-term relationship satisfaction.

A new study reveals that regularly writing down partner-focused sexual fantasies can significantly boost sexual desire. The brief cognitive exercise also helps reduce sexual distress and performance anxiety by shifting attention toward rewarding erotic imagery.

A recent psychological study explores how personality traits, attachment styles, and past experiences shape a woman's reaction to infidelity. The results highlight personal characteristics that might predict whether someone chooses to forgive a cheating partner.

A recent study shows that highly religious women are much more likely to marry before cohabiting. Surprisingly, this trend isn't just about abstinence, as the vast majority of these brides still have premarital sex.

A recent psychological experiment reveals that swiping on dating apps based on quick, intuitive gut feelings can actually lower your self-esteem and make you feel overwhelmed much faster than judging profiles based on concrete physical and personal traits.

When couples have a child, mothers usually face a persistent drop in earnings compared to fathers. A new study reveals that this financial setback is smaller for women who have more formal education than their partners.

How much of your sexual past and preferences should you share with your partner? A new meta-analysis reveals that most people disclose a moderate-to-high amount of sexual information, constantly weighing the benefits of intimacy against the risks of judgment.