Psychology & Psychiatry
Men's pornography use and its impact on intimacy
The more frequently men use pornography the less sexually intimate they are with their partners, latest University of Otago, Christchurch, research shows.
Dec 2, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Should I stay or should I leave? Untangling what goes on when a relationship is being questioned
Knowing whether to stay in or leave a romantic relationship is often an agonizing experience and that ambivalence can have negative consequences for health and well-being.
Aug 17, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Serotonin: A critical chemical for human intimacy and romance
The judgments we make about the intimacy of other couples' relationships appear to be influenced by the brain chemical serotonin, reports a new study published in Biological Psychiatry.
Apr 14, 2011
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The bromance is blossoming, says study
After winning Olympic gold in the men's synchronised three-metre springboard last year, British diver Jack Laugher ran, in only Speedos, to his diving partner and housemate, Chris Mears, for a heartwarming victory cuddle. ...
Jun 8, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Are you sabotaging your sex life?
(HealthDay)—Research confirms that a good sex life is a key to strong feelings of intimacy and satisfaction for both partners in a relationship.
Jan 10, 2019
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Low hormone response may contribute to women avoiding intimacy
(Medical Xpress) -- University of Michigan researchers have found that women who avoid close relationships and intimacy have smaller hormone responses to emotionally intimate stimuli.
Feb 14, 2012
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Psychology & Psychiatry
21 minutes to marital satisfaction: Study shows how minimal intervention can preserve marital quality over time
Marital satisfaction—so critical to health and happiness – generally declines over time. A brief writing intervention that helps spouses adopt a more objective outlook on marital conflict could be the answer.
Feb 5, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Sexless marriage? How to talk with your partner about it
A lot can happen in a marriage to end the sexual part of the relationship.
Feb 23, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Long-distance relationships can form stronger bonds than face-to-face ones
The long-distance relationship has plagued college students and people relocated for work for ages. These relationships are seen as destined to fail, but are they actually creating stronger bonds than a geographically closer ...
Jul 18, 2013
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Are 'hookups' replacing romantic relationships on college campuses?
"Hooking up" has become such a trend on college campuses that some believe these casual, no-strings-attached sexual encounters may be replacing traditional romantic relationships. However, a new study by researchers with ...
Nov 8, 2012
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