#relationships


are texting and social media really making us lonely and depressed?

Plenty of pundits have quipped that social media and constant texting made us lonelier, more bitter, and less empathetic. A set of new studies says they may actually have a point.
are texting and social media really making us lonely and depressed?

when it takes a village to maintain a relationship

People in polyamorous relationships often say it's unfair to expect to have all their needs met by one person. According to psychologists, they might have a good point.
when it takes a village to maintain a relationship

a study of the friend zone: the scientific reasons why she's just not that into you

Science confirms that the "friendzone" is very real and shows how not to get trapped in it.
a study of the friend zone: the scientific reasons why she's just not that into you

you can't compare sex partners when you only have one

Pat Fagan of the Family Research Council plays fast and loose with statistics and doesn't bother with the logic in his latest attack on healthy libidos.
you can't compare sex partners when you only have one

promoting abstinence by very bad example

Stephen Crowder's attempt to encourage abstinence until marriage among teenagers and adults inadvertently shows all the downsides to this approach.
promoting abstinence by very bad example

# sex    

spank me baby, it'll bring us closer

BDSM was considered a pathology for many years. A recent study proves otherwise.
spank me baby, it'll bring us closer