What do people really want from their partners? Is it loving words or loving deeds? Researcher Jianmin Zeng reveals that the answer is more complex than common stereotypes suggest.
Understanding how morality shapes our views can clarify why conversations about women’s rights feel so polarized.
Researcher Thekla Morgenroth explains how ‘harm-based,’ ‘fairness-based’ and ‘purity-based arguments’ are used to discuss and dictate women’s bodily autonomy.
Does your masculinity depend on the approval of other men? Here's three ways this could be holding you back.
Despite LGBTQ+ activists' efforts, bisexual identities are becoming increasingly ignored and dismissed. Here's four reasons why this is happening, according to psychological research.
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Start The Assessment →You've likely heard of 'mansplaining,' but have you ever heard of 'shelaborating'? Here's what it entails.
Women are becoming less and less tolerant of gender-based mistreatment. Here's why some of them are abstaining from dating, marriage, sex and even having children.
While we've made great strides towards gender equality, recent research reveals that there's still much left to desire for both of the sexes.
If energy is more attractive to you than a person's physical features, then you may be a 'symbiosexual.' Here's how to know.
Psychological research reveals how partners can live out their wildest sexual fantasies, without any risks.
Women opt for 'tend and befriend' instead of 'fight or flight.' Here's how it makes their friendships stronger.
What's the difference between a chivalrous partner and a sexist one? Here's how to tell.
Emotional strength does not lie in concealing your emotions. Here's why men often believe this, and why it needs to be renounced.
The link between romance and sexuality can be tricky—especially for someone who is 'aromantic.' Here's what you need to know about it.
Research reveals that tracking your partner's cycle is a must-have for your 'relationship toolbox.'
Sex therapist Deborah Lovell explains men's concerns about their partner's sexual pain in heterosexual relationships.
Not all men adhere to toxic masculinity. Do you resonate with any of these three identities?
Psychological research shows that the recent retrograde in gender norms could be detrimental to us all.
Researcher Samantha Stevens and her team discusses the motivation, sexualization, and sitgmatization of young straight girls kissing.
Despite the risks, a significant number of men persistently seek out methods to augment their penis size. But what drives this relentless pursuit?
Here's what true inclusivity and equality might look like through the eyes of LGBT individuals.
Professor Jacqueline M. Chen helps us understand what it means to be a true ally to the LGBT community.
Incels catch a bad rap because of the actions of the loudest voices in the community. Here's why the solution to the problem lies at the micro and macrolevel.
Researchers Zsófia Csajbók and Peter K. Jonason discuss why we might have to leave the myth of ‘opposites attract’ behind.
New research indicates that sharing household responsibilities can spark up your sex life.
‘Manning up’ is tricky terrain. Here’s how to be fully human in the face of gender stereotypes.
Dickinson College’s Azriel Grysman discusses his new research on emotional expression in relationships.
New research dispels antiquated gender narratives.
A new study explores the muddy waters of sexual compliance in men.
New research shows how expressions of gratitude can guard against objectification.
A wise woman is not the same thing as a wise man, according to new research.
Psychologist Emily Treichler and psychiatrist Dilip Jeste discuss their research on men and women’s relative wisdom strengths.
A new study suggests that men and women worry about Covid-19 for different reasons.
A new study examines gender differences in fear and risk perception during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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