The ease of access to pornography via the Internet has sparked a renewed interest in the effects of porn on consumers, with much of the public debate on the topic highlighting potential harms. We see everyone from the media (1) , to high-profile academics, to politicians weighing-in on the issue
Have you ever thought about the criteria used for being recognized as an official couple on social media ? Maybe you felt annoyed when your partner’s new profile picture had been liked by his/her ex? Maybe you used social media after a break-up to snoop on someone you suspected to be your successor
Admit it: We have crushes, we have sexual fantasies, and sometimes we want to act on them—even when those crushes and fantasies aren’t about our current romantic partner. Most of the time, we ignore these crushes and our fantasies go unfulfilled. For some, cheating seems like an option. However, for
In new relationships, feelings of sexual desire for a partner come relatively easily. But, over time, partners’ sexual interests often change and it can be difficult for couples to keep the spark alive. In the beginning stages of relationships when partners are getting to know each other sexual
In this blog post, I review a number of studies that suggest that telling women to focus on their MRS degree (aka getting married) while in college can make women less interested in earning a STEM degree (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math). Why does this matter? Because the STEM fields are in...
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In this post I review research showing that women do not care about partner’s income as much as people may think. In fact, the research suggests that both men and women overestimate the degree to which the other gender cares about money in relationships. These findings are particularly relevant...
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Editorial Assistant: Rinat Meerson Note: An earlier version of this blog post has been published in the German version of In-Mind. We all know this situation: we want to tell the other person something, but they only have eyes for their smartphone. This behavior has a name: Phubbing. But how does...
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What if every argument could bring new understanding and growth in your relationship? Explore how conflicts, when handled constructively, can strengthen your bond. Backed by research and filled with actionable insights, this article shows you how to turn tension into trust and disagreements into