Cases of self-reported porn addiction are on the rise, but the challenge for therapists is to help their clients reconcile their moral beliefs with their natural sexual behaviors.
The received wisdom says that women should prefer porn that depicts romantic situations, but new research shows that women have the same range of interests as men.
Sex addiction is a controversial topic among healthcare professionals, but labeling high sex drive as “excessive” stems from negative sexual attitudes that pervade society.
People are happier when they believe relationships take effort. This kind of sexual growth mindset also makes people less sensitive to sexual rejection.
“Hot topics” in a relationship can be difficult to discuss, but new research shows that open and honest communication is the best approach to resolving a conflict.
New research finds that people are pretty good at intuiting their partner’s reasons for having sex, but that still doesn’t make them happier in their relationship.
According to cultural scripts, men are supposed to “give” their lovers an orgasm during sex, but many have little understanding of how female climax works.
A friends-with-benefits relationship is more than just a casual fling but short of a long-term commitment, and the rules of engagement vary widely from couple to couple.
People consider both the things they want (deal makers) and don’t want (deal breakers) in a potential mate, but they give more weight to positive than negative traits.
Married people are generally happier than singles. New research explores whether they're happy because they’re married, or married because they’re happy.
Charismatic people make great leaders, but new research shows they make great lovers as well. And the good news is that charismatic behaviors can be learned.
A decline in relationship satisfaction is inevitable in almost all marriages, but successful couples learn how to find opportunities for positive interactions.
A satisfying relationship requires open communication about intimate preferences, but many couples find it difficult to talk about sex. Here's how to bridge the gap.
It’s normal for people to hold both positive and negative attitudes about their spouse, and the resulting cognitive dissonance can be a strong motivation for change.
When we're under a lot of stress, we often blame our partner for things that really aren't their fault. Being mindful of this can make our marriage stronger.
Couples in open marriages feel happiness for their partner’s other romances, which they call “compersion,” but that doesn’t mean they can’t also experience jealousy.
Verified by Psychology Today
