Body image is how people perceive themselves physically and what they think others may see when looking at them. Self-perceived physical attractiveness refers to one's own assessment of their...
Conflicting Flirtation Attitudes Between Partners Create Sexual Tension and Reduce Intimacy
Flirting is an integral part of romantic relationships that can help couples build strong connections,...
The impact of sexual communication style has been studied extensively for many years now. Explicit communication involves being open about one's feelings, desires, and intentions regarding sex and...
Adolescent development is characterized by significant changes in physical, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral domains that occur during puberty and beyond. One such domain is sexuality, which...
The question of how bisexual erasure affects relational satisfaction, identity integration, and emotional well-being is an important one for people who identify as bisexual. Bisexual erasure refers...
Internalized stigma refers to the process whereby an individual who experiences prejudice and discrimination based on their social identity comes to believe that they are inferior, unworthy, and...
How do power dynamics, social norms, and internalized biases shape interpersonal interactions and relationship quality within LGBT partnerships?
Power Dynamics
Power dynamics play a significant...
Vulnerability in Erotic Play Predicts Emotional Closeness
Vulnerability is an essential component of human social interaction and plays a significant role in emotional closeness between romantic...
Sexual satisfaction is an important aspect of human life that has been studied extensively in various contexts. It refers to the level of fulfillment experienced during sexual intercourse, including...
The development of one's adult romantic relationships is heavily influenced by their childhood attachment style, specifically how they perceive themselves and others in close relationships....