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A study of 130 traits in millions of couples over more than a century finds people in long-term relationships are much more likely than not to be similar.
21 Jun
Though couples counseling can sound unromantic, it can be a place to improve communication and learn more about your partner. Here is what to expect from couples counseling.
Being in a marriage or long-term relationship typically includes promises of monogamy, but new research shows a surprising number of folks, mostly men, are open to the idea of having another person in the mix.
Fully one-third of men in the United Kingdom are open to the ...
There's an adage that in romantic relationships, opposites attract. Now, a large, new study confirms that just like many old sayings, it's wrong.
In an analysis of about 200 studies involving millions of couples, researchers came to the conclusion that there is little be...
Many a person has blamed "beer goggles" following a regrettable one-night stand, but a new study suggests that there's no such thing.
Rather, alcohol acts more like "liquid courage," according to findings published in the
One in five people who die by suicide experienced intimate partner problems that included divorce, separation, arguments and violence, new research shows.
“I think people hear the term intimate partner problems and go straight to intimate partner violence. That is a co...
Close relationships -- and whether your experiences within those relationships are positive or negative -- could influence your physical health.
New research found that the way you feel about your close relationships may affect the way your body functions.
“Both ...
If you're one of the millions seeking The One this Valentine's Day, here's a tip: Try swiping less.
This is the main message from a new study that ...
If you are one of the millions of people distressed by low libido, help may be on the way in the form of a new hormone shot.
Two new British studies suggest that injections of the hormone kisspeptin could boost sexual desire in men and women. When folks with low sex...
The "love hormone" oxytocin might not play the critical role in forming social bonds that scientists have long believed, a new animal study suggests.
Prairie voles bred without receptors for oxytocin display the same monogamous mating, attachment and parenting behaviors ...
Even though roughly 1 in 5 Americans has been involved in an “open” relationship at some point in their lives, new research cautions that many end up bearing the brunt of stigmatizing and stressful disapproval.
The finding stems from a pair of fresh investigatio...
Much like intense exercise, vigorous sex can trigger an asthma attack in folks with the chronic lung disease, according to new research.
"There is a lack of current literature available on the prevalence of sexual intercourse presenting as exercise-induced asthma," said ...
When it comes to love, first impressions matter.
But what exactly fuels the flames of romance?
It turns out that compatibility and popularity are two of the key factors shaping who people pursue as potential partners, a new speed-dating study suggests.
“Alt...
A bad marriage can break your heart -- literally.
Heart attack survivors in a stressful relationship are more likely to have a rocky recovery, a new study reports.
"We found there's an independe...
Perhaps to no one's surprise, new research has determined that men do, in fact, have a much stronger sex drive than women.
After reviewing more than 200 studies, investigators "found that men consistently report a higher sex drive," said study author Julius Frankenbach,...
Childbirth shouldn't put any dent in your future lovin', regardless of the way your baby was delivered, new research assures.
Sexual enjoyment isn't affected at all by method of delivery in the years following childbirth, according to
People who have weight loss surgery often see improvements in type 2 diabetes and other diseases, but these surgeries and the lifestyle changes they require can also have spillover effects on other aspects of life, including relationships.
Compared to the general U.S. po...
You and your best friend may have your noses to thank in helping bring you together, a new study suggests.
Researchers found that pairs of friends who'd just "clicked" upon meeting tended to smell more alike, compared to random pairs of strangers. What's more, a high-tec...
You might think that having the whole bed to yourself would leave you feeling more refreshed in the morning than sleeping with someone who might toss, turn or snore.
Yet, a new st...
Is an upcoming final exam or big-time job interview stressing you out?
Hug your honey.
That's the takeaway from new research that showed how embracing your significant other can help calm women.
But sorry, guys, the same isn't true for you, according to the ...
Two in five adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder say their mental health is excellent, which is significantly lower than people without the disorder, but still an encouraging finding, according to the authors of a new study.
Lovemaking isn't just for the young - older people gain a lot of satisfaction from amorous relations as well.
But things get complicated as people age, and many folks let this important part of life drift away rather than talk about sexual problems with either their part...
Giving dark chocolate to your sweetheart on Valentine's Day may be a win-win emotionally and physically, an expert suggests.
But it's important to keep any potential health benefits in perspective, noted Lizzy Davis, an assistant professor of nutrition sciences at the Un...
There's some bad news for lovelorn men this Valentine's Day.
A new study has found that men are at an increased risk of mental illness after the breakdown of any romantic relationship. And, it found, stereotypes of masculinity may be partially to blame.
Researchers...
Men compelled to find myriad new partners and ways to have sex may be driven by high levels of the so-called "love hormone," oxytocin, new research suggests.
Oxytocin, which is produced by the...
A trio of new studies are confirming what millions of women already know: Reacting to your man's insecurities can have you pretending the sexual satisfaction you do not feel.
The more a woman thinks her partner's ego is fragile, the more likely she is to protect those fe...
Many American teens and young adults underestimate the risk of sexually transmitted infections from unprotected oral sex, and that's especially true of young men, a new survey shows.
Doctors say oral sex can transmit herpes, gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV and human ...
Sharing food and smooching are two ways babies can suss out whom they can depend on to take care for them, a new study suggests.
The tell-tale clue common to both is a surprising one: saliva.
Want to look more alluring? Wear a mask.
Really.
That's the takeaway from Welsh researchers who found that masking up may make men look more attract...
Men who are broken-hearted or just unlucky in love could be more likely to have health-damaging inflammation, new research suggests.
Serious breakups and solo living for many years may increase the risk of ill health and death -- but apparently only for men, according t...
The latest in a spate of studies investigating links between use of social media and depression suggests the two go hand in hand.
"The relationship between social media and mental health has been the subject of a lot of debate," said Dr. Roy Perlis, lead author of the ne...
Some think that romance begins when two strangers catch each other's eye across a crowded room. Others seek it out by swiping right.
But new research suggests that more than two-thirds of all romantic relationships begin as friendships.
It's a question that Danu An...
Marriages can remain stable after something as challenging as a brain injury for one of the spouses, new research indicates.
Though past reports have suggested that divorce rates were high among those who experienced traumatic brain injury (TBI), that was not true for m...
Job stress, money problems and other everyday frustrations can undermine relationships, but big challenges like the coronavirus pandemic may actually leave couples happier, a new study reveals.
The reason: They're more likely to be aware that stress is affecting them.
Marriage and children may be the norm for most Americans, but a new study shows that many people are choosing to remain child-free -- and they're happy that way.
The study of 1,000 Michigan adults found that one-quarter had opted not to have kids. And, on average, their ...
When young adults are seeking a casual dating relationship, drinking is likely to follow, new research suggests.
Meanwhile, those who are already in a serious relationship are likely to drink less.
The study included more than 700 people in the Seattle area, aged 1...
More teens in the United States are reporting their sexual identity as gay, lesbian or bisexual, nationwide surveys show.
Between 2015 and 2019, the percentage of 15- to 17-year-olds who said they identified as "non-heterosexual" rose from 8.3% to 11.7%, according to nat...
Adults with autism report a broad range of sexuality -- being much more likely to identify as asexual, bisexual or homosexual than people without autism, a new study finds.
In a survey of nearly 2,400 adults, researchers found that those with autism were three to nine ti...
You might think regret has an upside -- to help you avoid repeating a mistake -- but new research shows it's just not so, especially when it comes to casual sex.
Researchers from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology asked volunteers to fill out a questionna...
Valentine's Day is Sunday and even amid a pandemic the search for love continues. When dating, will potential suitors think you're a prince or a frog?
That may depend on how genuinely happy you are with yourself and how well you present yourself, new research shows.
Could a cancer diagnosis sometimes produce positive life changes? In a new study, many people with colon cancer, even in advanced stages, believed their diagnosis had brought some beneficial effects to their lives.
In surveys of 133 colon cancer patients, researchers fo...
Tinder, Grindrand other dating apps have a reputation for encouraging casual hookups, but a new study suggests app users may be looking for -- and finding -- love in all the right places after all.
Unlike more traditional dating sites such as Match.com and EHarmony, the...
The holiday season can be difficult for people with cancer, especially with the added stress of the COVID-19 pandemic this year.
As they undergo treatment and cope with symptoms and side effects, they may struggle to get any pleasure from the season, according to the Rut...
Couples going through a divorce may see their mental well-being deteriorate -- especially if they are having angry exchanges and other conflicts, a new study shows.
The findings are no surprise, experts said. But the study appears to be the first to capture how married p...
Greater reproductive rights for women -- such as access to sex education and birth control -- are associated with lower rates of low birth weight babies, a new study finds.
Reproductive rights refer to a woman's right to plan motherhood. This includes use of birth c...
It's often thought that older women lose interest in sex, but many women continue to rate sex as important, a new study finds.
"In contrast to prior literature reporting that the importance of sex decreases as women move through midlife, we found that for a quarter ...
As the coronavirus pandemic wears on, it's clear that not everyone's on the same page when it comes to preventing the risk of infection.
Lots of people wear masks, try to maintain social distancing and avoid large gatherings. But plenty of others forgo a mask or wear...
Cyberbullying is less common among teens who feel loved and supported by their parents, new research shows.
The findings could be especially relevant during the coronavirus pandemic, say a team from New York University.
"With remote learning replacing class...
Researchers say a new test can tell which patients with gonorrhea will benefit from treatment with the antibiotic ciprofloxacin.
The low-cost drug has been out of use amid concern that the bacterium that causes gonorrhea was becoming resistant to it.
In th...
Nearly half of U.S. teens have been stalked or harassed by a partner or done the deed themselves, a new study finds.
"These victimization and perpetration numbers are unacceptably high," said study author Emily Rothman, a professor of community health sciences at Bos...
As many as 40% of LGBTQ youth and more than half of transgender and nonbinary youth contemplated taking their life in the past year, according to a new report.
Also, one in three LGBTQ youth said they had been threatened or harmed because of their sexual identit...
About one-third of people prescribed drugs to prevent HIV stopped taking the medications when they were forced to stay home due to the coronavirus pandemic, a new survey finds. The reason, they said: They weren't having sex.
Many discontinued the drugs without their ...