love

If love is an addiction, your first love is the first dose.

One of the best-known allegorical depictions of love has a rather pessimistic male twin.

Cancer cells seem to have a harder time growing among pair-bonded mice, according to a new study that explored the “widowhood effect.”

Two-thirds of romances start out as friendships.

Might as well face it, you’re addicted to love.

The symbol for love is the heart, but the brain may be more accurate.

Think you can hide your feelings pretty easily?

Social interactions are important for building the strongest relationships.

A study finds that sexual regret doesn’t change how we behave in the future.

In-depth research suggests BDSM practitioners can experience altered states of consciousness that can be therapeutic.

Scrap getting fitter or eating better and focus more on the people in your life.

Scientists ripped up kids’ drawings. This is what they learned about relationships.

Monogamy is often considered a key component of traditional marriages, but it’s only half the story.

Is your masturbation routine benefitting your sex life? Here’s how to tell…

43% of people think they can get a sense of someone’s personality by their picture.

Positive, romantic thoughts could produce positive, romantic outcomes while dating.

Is indulging in erotic content good or bad for your sex life?

The problem is that what’s true of magnets is not at all true of romance.

Surveys show three different types of couples who live apart together.

Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti get stuck in an infinite wedding time loop.

While this has been a popular debate, the evidence suggests there isn’t a strong link between pornography use and erectile dysfunction (ED).

This study has linked female porn consumption to orgasms that are easier to achieve and more satisfying during both masturbation and partnered sex.

Do we really know what we want in a romantic partner? If so, do our desires actually mean we match up with people who suit them?

With the most common form of female sexual dysfunction impacting 1 in 10 women, this important study dives into how to keep a relationship going despite having different needs and wants in the bedroom.

Manly Bands wanted to improve on mens’ wedding bands. Mission accomplished.

What are the chances that an online connection will lead to true love?

A 12-year long study examines the differences between how same-sex and different-sex couples argue, with some surprising results.

Online dating has evolved, but at what cost?

This is one of countless studies that prove the positive impact of social connection and intimacy while highlighting the negative impact of isolation and separation.

Rather than trekking up a mountain, a more accurate metaphor for human development involves navigating the waters of a choppy sea.