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Today is World Sexual Health Day and the theme is “Positive Relationships.” To mark this occasion, I’ve been collaborating with Feeld, the dating app for the curious, on a groundbreaking report titled, The State of…
As technology continues to evolve, there are an increasing number of ways to connect with others and experience digital intimacy. In other words, it’s easier than ever to explore sex and romance through mediated…
Celibacy is having a cultural moment. In the last decade, a growing number of celebrities have opened up about their decision to take a temporary break from sexual activity, from Lenny Kravitz to Lady Gaga. At the same…
Talking about sex can be tricky, especially when it comes to the topic of STIs. Research shows that a lot of people avoid direct conversations about this due to fear of rejection, embarrassment, or shame. The discomfort…
Researchers have previously explored the positive impact of perceived gratitude from romantic partners for couples' relationship ...
We’ve been answering several questions from our listeners and readers lately, covering topics like “ how to navigate sex when one partner is paralyzed” and “ how body modifications have been historically linked to queer…
Marriage counseling can be a pivotal step for couples experiencing difficulties in their relationship. It offers a safe space to ...
It’s normal for families to have difficulties after a disaster. Sometimes it might not be clear how problems are connected with ...
Recently on the blog we’ve been answering a few listener and reader questions, including topics such as how to navigate sex when one partner is paralyzed and how body modifications have been historically linked to queer…
When the Sex and Psychology team was in Berlin for our study abroad course earlier this year, we visited the Lovehoney Group for a tour and lecture to learn how sex toys and pleasure products are made. As part of this…
Today, we’re going to dive in and answer a question that a listener sent in about queer signaling. They asked: “I watched a sitcom the other day (Two and a Half Men) and in it a male character had his right ear pierced…
In today’s digital age, education is rapidly evolving to incorporate innovative technologies that enhance learning. One such technological advancement is the development of sophisticated artificial intelligence language…
Today, we’re going to dive in and answer a question that a listener sent in about sex and paraplegia. They asked: My husband is a paraplegic. He has no feeling below his ribs. I was wondering if you can suggest any tips…
Parents – especially moms – often carry the mental load that comes with trying to balance what their families need with what ...
A codependent relationship is when one partner needs the other partner, who, in turn, needs to be needed. This circular ...
According to a recent study, relationships between sisters can be more rewarding and more positive than any other bonds between ...
Imagine navigating through a forest, where each tree represents a family, and its roots represent its members that span back many ...
We tend to associate the word “relationship” with romantic relationships; and when we think of romantic relationships, the ...
The Bowen family systems theory, developed by psychiatrist Dr. Murray Bowen, offers profound insights into the ...
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“Rebound relationships” have a terrible reputation. A romance ignited shortly after another ends seems chaotic—like an ...
Recent evidence from clinical practice and research in the field of Clinical Family Psychology highlights the importance of ...
In 1995, decades before she began assisting with research on this column, Rena Rudavsky and her family were selected to ...
Patterns of memory sharing begin early in one’s life, informing relationships, one’s history, and one’s sense of cultural ...
Attachment styles in children can be powerful indicators of how they interact with others, especially caregivers. Does a child ...
Have you ever felt like it’s hard to find the time in your life for even the most important things, such as your romantic partner?
When a friend calls and surprises you by saying that they and their partner broke up last night, a relationship's end might seem ...
As shown in Table 2, we organized the themes into 3 broad categories, including: (1) Fathers’ experiences during the postpartum period – including thoughts and feelings as individuals, fathers, and ...
At one time, the word “family” meant people related by blood, marriage, or adoption. Today the definition embraces the many ...
Three months into the pandemic, I had the urge to see my 28-year-old daughter and her husband, 2,000 miles away. She had ...
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