Why Attraction Changes With the Seasons: The Surprising Science of Seasonal Desire
Have you ever noticed that your desire for your partner seems to ebb and flow throughout the year? You are not imagining it. Psychologists have long...
Oct 01 2026
The Investment Model: What Science Says Really Keeps Couples Committed
Why do some relationships thrive for decades while others quietly fade? According to decades of social psychology research, the answer has less to do with luck...
Sep 29 2026
Why People Fake Pleasure: What Research Reveals About Honesty and Security in Intimacy
It is one of the most familiar scenes in pop culture: one partner dramatically performs satisfaction while privately feeling anything but. Faking pleasure is so common...
Sep 13 2026
What Sex Researchers Learned This Year: 3 Science-Backed Ways to Strengthen Intimacy
Every year, hundreds of sexuality researchers gather at the Society for Personality and Social Psychology's Sexuality Preconference to share their newest findings. The 2025 meeting in...
Aug 29 2026
Should Orgasm Be the Goal of Sex? A Science-Backed Guide to Pleasure-Focused Intimacy
For many people, orgasm is treated as the finish line of sex. It is the moment that separates a "successful" encounter from a disappointing one, and...
Aug 19 2026
