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4 Reasons Why You Should Massage Your Pregnant Partner

Lisa van Raalte Ph.D. on August 23, 2022

New empirical research indicates several physiological and psychological benefits of massage for expecting mothers.

New empirical research indicates several physiological and psychological benefits of massage for expecting mothers.

Relationships

When and Why Partners Should Lie to Each Other

Lisa van Raalte Ph.D. on June 11, 2022

Deception in the form of affection may be the one advantage of lying to your partner.

Deception in the form of affection may be the one advantage of lying to your partner.

Stress

4 Significant Physical Benefits of Hugging

Lisa van Raalte Ph.D. on May 19, 2022

In addition to just making us feel closer to others, hugging has substantial physiological benefits.

In addition to just making us feel closer to others, hugging has substantial physiological benefits.

Relationships

4 Reasons Couples Should Cuddle More

Lisa van Raalte Ph.D. on April 13, 2022

Cuddling with your spouse improves your relationship and sex life.

Cuddling with your spouse improves your relationship and sex life.

Relationships

6 Rules for Being Friends with Benefits

Lisa van Raalte Ph.D. on March 14, 2022

Friends with benefits relationships are supposedly easy. A new study exploring the rules people set for these relationships suggests otherwise.

Friends with benefits relationships are supposedly easy. A new study exploring the rules people set for these relationships suggests otherwise.