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Why Men Fall in Love Faster Than Women
Fools rush in. As do men, according to social scientists. But why?
Why Victorian Women Turned to Pseudoscience to Try to Understand Love
In the pursuit of love, women turned to raw beef masks, seances, and other beliefs not based in fact.
You’re Being Cheated on to Pay a Karmic Debt, According to a Psychic Matchmaker
Scientists have proposed a host of neurobiological reasons for infidelity—but could there be a more esoteric explanation? We turned to the star of TLC's "The Psychic Matchmaker" for some answers.
Follow Your Nose: The Science Behind Love, Sex, and Scent
From pheromones to that post-coitus funk, we investigate the relationship between sexual attraction and your olfactory organ.
Sharing Life's Experiences Can Make You Start to Look Like the One You Love
Social psychologists explain why two people in a couple are often more alike than one would expect by chance.
Your Brain on BDSM: Why Getting Spanked and Tied Up Makes You Feel High
What happens in your head when you get flogged? Scientific researchers and professional dominatrixes talk about endorphins and all the other neurochemicals that make bondage so delightful.
Uncovering the Christian Think Tanks Behind the Bogus Studies on Gay Parenting
Conservative evangelicals have been influencing politics for decades, in part by funding anti-gay propaganda and misconstruing legitimate research.
Dogs Can Feel Rejected and Fall in Love Like Humans
According to researchers, the romantic lives of dogs include as much sex and misery as ours.
The Animals That Put More Effort into Seduction Than Your Useless Boyfriend
Throughout the animal kingdom, bird and beast alike are probably getting more sexual attention than you.
When One Tiny Thing Your Partner Does Spells Doom for the Relationship
Sudden Repulsion Syndrome is what happens when a small decision or behavior puts an abrupt end to a budding relationship. We investigate the common causes of SRS and what this says about dating culture today.
When One Tiny Thing Your Partner Does Spells Doom for the Relationship
Sudden Repulsion Syndrome is what happens when a small decision or behavior puts an abrupt end to a budding relationship. We investigate the common causes of SRS and what this says about dating culture today.
Why You Can't Shut Up About Your Crush Even When It's Annoying Everyone You Know
Is there a psychological reason for why you can't help but gush to your friends about your bizarrely successful Tinder date? We investigate.