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There’s a New Way to Meet Cute Guys, but Does It Actually Work?
Singles are calling bars to ask if guys are there. One psychologist says the dating tactic could add pressure to a night out.
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4 Questions to Ask Before Sleeping With Someone New, According to Therapists
From STI testing to what you both want, these four questions can help you get on the same page before the clothes coming off.
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Why You Keep Sleeping with Someone You Know You Should Leave (And How to Stop)
Great sex can make a bad relationship harder to leave. Attachment, obsession, and sexual afterglow help explain why you stay.
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This Is What Really Makes Your Partner Jealous, According to Researchers
A study of 4,465 people found reactions to sexual and emotional cheating were more complicated than a men-versus-women split.
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Why You Keep Having Sex Dreams About Someone Who Isn’t Your Partner
Research suggests sex dreams are common, and what happens after you wake up may say more about your relationship than the dream itself.
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Why You Still Love Them but Don’t Really Want to Have Sex (and What You Can Do About It)
Stress, routine, and too much familiarity can dampen desire even when attraction is still there, researchers and therapists explain.
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The 3 Biggest Reasons People Go Back to Their Exes, According to a Therapist
Fear, familiarity, and nostalgia can make an old relationship feel irresistible, even when the problems that ended it are still there.
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Why You Can’t Stop Missing Your Ex, Even When the Relationship Was Terrible
A therapist explains why we romanticize former partners, overlook the bad memories, and struggle to let go of relationships that ended.
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4 Spooky Dating Trends to Watch for During October’s Double Retrograde
An astrologer predicts ghosting, unexpected messages from exes, and opportunities for closure as Mercury and Venus go retrograde.
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The Surprising Reason Long-Term Relationships Fall Apart (and How to Prevent It)
Emotional distance can quietly pull couples apart. Experts explain why small moments of connection matter and how to keep the spark alive.
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Why Cigarettes Are Turning People On Again, According to Sex Therapists
New platform data shows a surge in smoking fetish content, while sex therapists explain how taboo and rebellion can fuel attraction.
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The 2 Things That Can Make or Break Your Relationship, According to Psychology
Research suggests how you handle disagreements and respond to your partner’s good news are both closely linked to relationship satisfaction.