What cognitive and emotional factors determine whether partners interpret sexual mismatches as opportunities for collaboration or as threats to relational harmony?
When it comes to sex in a...
Sexual Rituals Can Strengthen Relational Stability
While there are many different types of sexual practices that couples may engage in, one thing they all have in common is the potential to...
The topic of sexual cues has been studied extensively in psychology, sociology, and neuroscience. Partners' perception of sexual cues can vary significantly depending on their gender, age, cultural...
Sexual behavior influences perceptions of relational equality and fairness. This is because it shapes how people interact socially and emotionally. Sexual behaviors can affect feelings of power...
There has been an increased interest in understanding how couples navigate their sexual dynamics during major life transitions or crises. These events can include pregnancy, illness, job loss,...
Sexual relationships have been shown to be a major factor that influences people's emotional loads, their ability to cope with stress, and how they share tasks within a relationship. These factors...
Sexual signals
Sexual signals are cues that people give each other to indicate their level of interest or desire for intimate contact. They can be verbal, physical, or nonverbal. Verbal signals...
How sexual novelty affects long-term relationship stability is an important question for many couples. It's common to hear that when two people have been together for a while, they tend to lose their...
The physical act of sex is an important component of human relationships, but it can also have significant implications for how partners evaluate one another and maintain their commitment to each...
Sexual attraction is an important aspect of human behavior that influences many aspects of interpersonal relationships, including friendships. Friendship dynamics are often shaped by social norms and...